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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Akiyama wants to clinch but Dick Twist slips to the side
and Dick Twist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dick Twist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akiyama 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.
Dick Twist tries to pass to full mount but Akiyama defends it.
Akiyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick Twist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dick Twist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akiyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dick Twist controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick Twist lands a nice short elbow.
Dick Twist drops an elbow to the side of Akiyama's head.
Dick Twist thows a huge punch but Akiyama dodges it nicely.
Akiyama tries to get to full guard but Dick Twist has control of the leg.
Akiyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dick Twist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Akiyama taking shots to the head.
Dick Twist scoring with strikes but Akiyama is staying in there. #ROC#Akiyama is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yoshihiro Akiyama has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dick Twist! Akiyama is hurt baaadly! Dick Twist is firing away with more strikes - Akiyama is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Ole Dick Twist! |
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Event:
MMAL #3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Porter tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Akiyama scores with a one two! Porter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akiyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Porter backs up against the ropes.
Akiyama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Porters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Porter is rocked!#CL#
Akiyama clinches.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?
Porter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama is holding Porter round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Porter goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Akiyama takes it and Porter is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
In his post fight interview, Yoshihiro Akiyama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAL #4
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junior Porter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akiyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Porter tries to counter with a takedown but Akiyama is quick to defend against it.
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown but Akiyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Akiyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Porter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Porter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akiyama defends well and Porter ends up having to push Akiyama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Porter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Akiyama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Porter to the mat. Porter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Porter (0) vs (2) Akiyama#SUB2#
Akiyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Porter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Porter (2) vs (2) Akiyama
Porter tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Akiyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Porter trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Porter (5) vs (2) Akiyama#SUB#
Porter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akiyama, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Porter happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Porter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akiyama prevents Porter from moving into mount.
Porter trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Porter works to advance to full mount. Akiyama defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Porter (7) vs (2) Akiyama#T2#
Porter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Porter looking to control but Akiyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Porter content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Porter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akiyama has worked his arm free - good work by Akiyama!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Porter is trying to get an arm triangle but Akiyama is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Porter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akiyama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Porter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akiyama keeps working. #SUB#
Porter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akiyama is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Porter tries for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well.
Porter wants to control but Akiyama is keeping him busy.
Porter has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Porter (9) vs (2) Akiyama#SUB#
Porter is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Akiyama is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Akiyama flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Porter anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Akiyama and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Porter slips an arm under Akiyama chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Porter has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Porter is squeezing on Akiyama like an anaconda would it's prey. Akiyama fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Porter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Akiyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayorga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yoshihiro Akiyama has been cut.
Mayorga clobbers Akiyama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayorga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama misses with a wild combination.
Akiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akiyama looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayorga.
Mayorga scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Mayorga lands a big uppercut and Akiyama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Akiyama looks OK. Mayorga waves Akiyama back to his feet!#ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayorga connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Akiyama out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osvaldo Mayorga!
Our winner, Osvaldo Mayorga, 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:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Akiyama against the cage.
#TD2#
Santos jumps guard and drags Akiyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akiyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akiyama is aware though and is defending well.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santos is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Akiyama has his hands clasped together but Santos extends and breaks Akiyama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Santos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Santos! |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akiyama dives in and grabs Espinoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espinoza pushes down on Akiyama's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espinoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akiyama defends it well.#CL#
Akiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiyama has Espinoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Espinoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Espinoza is trying to drag Akiyama to the mat but Akiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Espinoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama can't get the takedown.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama stops a takedown attempt from Espinoza.
#T1#
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Espinoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Akiyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Espinoza prevents it.
#TD2#
Espinoza pulls Akiyama into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Espinoza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akiyama (0) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akiyama's guard. #SUB2#
Espinoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Akiyama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Espinoza has cracked it and Akiyama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Espinoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Espinoza! |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nick Holey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Akiyama pushes Holey up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown.
#TD#
Holey gets control of Akiyama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akiyama trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
Akiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Holey is retaining full guard.
Holey is pulling down on Akiyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Akiyama, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Holey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akiyama trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey controlling Akiyama's posture.
Holey keeping full guard, as Akiyama tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Holey is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.
Holey controls Akiyama momentarily but Akiyama frees himself.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Holey is keeping the position.
Holey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Holey keeps moving.
Akiyama looking to pass the guard.
Akiyama postures up.
#SUB2#
Akiyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holey dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (0) Akiyama#T2#
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Holey advances to half guard. #SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akiyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Holey wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Holey seems to be working for a kimura but Akiyama defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Holey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akiyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holey.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Holey trying to control the action but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Holey is looking to advance position but Akiyama won't allow it.
Holey wants to control but Akiyama is keeping him busy. #T5#
Akiyama wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
Akiyama is pressing down on Holey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akiyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holey is one step ahead there.
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama is trying to keep Holey in close.
#T6#
Holey stopping the sweep attempt from Akiyama.
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey tries to free his leg and advance position but Akiyama is retaining full guard.
Holey trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Akiyama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Holey has gone for a leg lock! Akiyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (2) vs (2) Akiyama#T7#
Holey keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Holey has Akiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holey is keeping the position for now.
Holey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akiyama stopping the sweep attempt from Holey.
Akiyama pushing down on Holey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Akiyama is looking to pass Holey's guard but actually Holey recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holey looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
Holey is breathing heavily.
Akiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holey (4) vs (2) Akiyama
Holey wants to pass the guard but Akiyama is keeping the position.
Holey trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom. #T9#
Holey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Akiyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Holey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Akiyama as he works his way to full guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving. #T10#
Holey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akiyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Holey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holey wants to pass the guard but Akiyama is keeping the position.
Akiyama wants to sweep here but Holey controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Holey wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Akiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Akiyama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Holey stacks Akiyama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Holey! Score +3 for passing guard: Holey (7) vs (2) Akiyama#T13#
Akiyama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holey's best efforts.
Akiyama is looking for a sweep. Holey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holey is trying to work for a kimura but Akiyama is defending well.
#SUB#
Holey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Holey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holey wants to free his trapped foot but Akiyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holey takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Akiyama fails with the takedown.
Adesanya feinted with a counter takedown.
Adesanya lands with a good body shot.
Akiyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adesanya to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Yoshihiro Akiyama has been cut.
Adesanya thuds a left hand into Akiyama's body.
Akiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Adesanya, looking for a takedown. Akiyama pushes Adesanya against the cage but Adesanya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akiyama at a distance.
Akiyama looks winded!
Adesanya connects with a crisp jab.
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Akiyama's belly button to the back.
Adesanya drops Akiyama with a huge uppercut! Akiyama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Adesanya is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Adesanya!
A very excited looking Israel Adesanya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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