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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuda.
Matsuda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kona misses
and Matsuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Kona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Matsuda staggers Kona with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kona looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kona connects with a looping right hand.
Kona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda dodges the punch combination from Kona.
Matsuda throws an overhand right that lands on Kona's shoulder, as Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Kona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Kona.
A big right from Kona misses.
The fighters circling - Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Kona ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Matsuda throws a hook but Kona avoids it easily.
Kona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Matsuda rushes Kona and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Matsuda tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuda fails to land.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kona controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuda misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda tries to throw a body punch but Kona avoids it by throwing Matsuda back against the ropes.
Kona is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kona is trying to break the clinch but Matsuda is controlling him.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuda lands a body punch.
Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Matsuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuda tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
A body shot lands from Matsuda.
Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kona tries to circle away but Matsuda has him pinned against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Matsuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuda misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Matsuda scores with a shot to the side of Kona's head.
Matsuda misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda tries to work over Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuda lands with a right to the head.
Kona blocking some punches.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuda tries to throw a body punch but Kona avoids it by throwing Matsuda back against the ropes.
Matsuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kona controls his hands.
Matsuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kona controls the action.
Matsuda tries a body shot but Kona blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Matsuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuda.
Matsuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kona looks to land a combination but Matsuda avoids it well.
Matsuda works the jab nicely.
Kona throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Kona thuds a left hand into Matsuda's body.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
Kona defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Kona misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsuda! But no joy.
Kona slips a jab and a cross from Matsuda.
Kona seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kona throws a series of punches but Matsuda avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Kona does no damage.
Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Kona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kona stalks Matsuda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matsuda's face. Matsuda staggers backwards, shaken.
Kona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Matsuda counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kona onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kona cracks Matsuda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuda scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Kona is rocked!
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matsuda connects with a body shot that sends Kona's belly button to the back.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kona misses with the combination.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kona.#T3#
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Kona saw that one coming.
Kona throws a nice looking combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kona lands with a nice combination. Matsuda backs away looking to recover.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Kona saw that one coming.
Kona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuda circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kona throws a combination that misses
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda swings for the body but Kona moves out of range.
Kona throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Kona.
Kona scores with a big combo that sends Matsuda crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Matsuda flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Kona jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Kona!
Our winner, Ted Kona, 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:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuda counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuda lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwuma throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Matsuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Matsuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chukwuma. #CL2#
Chukwuma gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Matsuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuda scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuda fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Matsuda is breathing heavily.
Matsuda lands a right hand.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Matsuda is leaning against Chukwuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuda misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Matsuda.#CL2#
Chukwuma has Matsuda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsuda as Chukwuma tries to tie him up.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuda presses Chukwuma against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chukwuma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Matsuda as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Matsuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Matsuda saw that one coming.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the body
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Chukwuma slips the punch.
Chukwuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Chukwuma cracks Matsuda with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Matsuda is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Matsuda is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Matsuda is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kenji Matsuda has been cut.#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!
Chukwuma misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Matsuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuda there.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Chukwuma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuda misses the target.
Chukwuma throws a right hand that misses
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwuma lunges at Matsuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuda's hand.
Chukwuma connects with a quick right hand that sends Matsuda tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tinashe Chukwuma!
A very excited looking Tinashe Chukwuma 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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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Wang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang throws a shot to the body.
Wang scores with a body shot.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Matsuda moved away.
Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuda is looking to clinch.
Wang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Matsuda catches Wang right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Matsuda counters with a left and a right that stings Wang.
Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wang lands an overhand right.
Wang misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Wang.
Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuda swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda slips a jab from Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##CL#
Matsuda clinches with his opponent.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang gets through Matsuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang tried to score with a low kick but Matsuda checks it.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Matsuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Matsuda moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wang misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
Wang works Matsuda's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Matsuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuda is out of range and Wang settles back down.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang misses with a left hand
and Matsuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Matsuda.
Matsuda takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Wang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuda.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Wang misses.
Matsuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Matsuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wang. That one must have hurt.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Matsuda saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Wang.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wang.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuda misses the target.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wang thows a leg kick but Matsuda checks it
and Matsuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang throws a push kick but Matsuda slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuda throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wang throws a hook but Matsuda blocks it.
It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsuda avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch.
Wang throws a leg kick but Matsuda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Wang.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Matsuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuda moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang misses with a body shot.
It looked like Matsuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wang.
Donk. Wang catches Matsuda right on the button with a cross.
Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand.
Wang throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Wang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang misses with a body kick.#T1#
Wang misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Matsuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wang throws a solid leg kick but Matsuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wang.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch.
Kenji Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wang throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Wang throws a front kick aimed at Matsuda's knee but Matsuda avoids it well.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Matsuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses.
Hung Young Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang misses with a hook.
As Wang looks to move away, Matsuda throws a big counter combo but Wang just gets out of the way.
Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Matsuda is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Matsuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang catches Matsuda napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Matsuda crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Wang raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hung Young Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birdwhistle.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda slips a straight right by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Birdwhistle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Birdwhistle misses the target.
Birdwhistle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Birdwhistle's head.
Birdwhistle lands a nice hook to Matsuda's body. Matsuda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Birdwhistle scores with the left hand. Matsuda knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda checks a leg kick nicely.
Birdwhistle throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birdwhistle in his tracks. #T1#
Birdwhistle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birdwhistle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a low kick but Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Matsuda jabs at Birdwhistle's body.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birdwhistle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsuda lands a body shot.
Birdwhistle connects with a looping right hand.
Matsuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Birdwhistle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.
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!
Birdwhistle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Matsuda lands a nice shot that snaps Birdwhistle's head back.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Birdwhistle.#KD2#
Birdwhistle ducks into a a hook from Matsuda and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birdwhistle manages to avoid it.
Birdwhistle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A cross from Matsuda lands.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Birdwhistle ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Birdwhistle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Birdwhistle lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuda looks to land a left hand but Birdwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda tries to bum rush Birdwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Birdwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birdwhistle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lysander Birdwhistle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
and Matsuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Birdwhistle. That snapped Matsuda's head back.
Matsuda slips a jab from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Birdwhistle jabs at Matsuda's body.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Matsuda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuda misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuda can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Matsuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matsuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birdwhistle or not.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Birdwhistle is trying to break the clinch but Matsuda is controlling him.#T1#
Matsuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuda.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuda fails to land.
Matsuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birdwhistle throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuda won't allow it.
Matsuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuda lands a left hand.
Matsuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuda pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kenji Matsuda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Matsuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuda scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Matsuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Good body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Matsuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Matsuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Matsuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuda.
Matsuda pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Matsuda - that landed with a thud.
Matsuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsuda is leaning against Birdwhistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lysander Birdwhistle'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matsuda stuns Birdwhistle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lysander Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Birdwhistle tries to move into range but Matsuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Matsuda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuda scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuda connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Birdwhistle's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Birdwhistle - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenji Matsuda!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenji Matsuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lysander Birdwhistle spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm trying to quit all my bad habits, so I hope this defeat is not the start of a new one.'. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Young Blood!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blood.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Matsuda rushes Blood and presses him up against the ropes.
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Blood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Matsuda to keep the fight standing.
Blood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuda just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kenji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Blood.
Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsuda tries to score a body lock takedown but Blood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Matsuda turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blood tries to clinch up but Matsuda circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood is looking to clinch but Matsuda is avoiding it.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blood manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Matsuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Blood wants to clinch.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blood.#CL#
Matsuda rushes Blood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood jumps guard but Matsuda stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Matsuda has him pressed against the ropes.#T5#
Blood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matsuda smiles and moves away.
Blood is looking to clinch but Matsuda is avoiding it.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.#T6##CL#
Matsuda rushes Blood and presses him up against the ropes.
Blood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuda walks away with a smile on his face. Blood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
#T7##CL#
Matsuda gets a clinch.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Matsuda has him pressed against the ropes.
Matsuda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blood tries to pull guard but Matsuda holds him up against the ropes and eventually Blood drops back down to his feet.
Matsuda can't get the takedown.
#T8#
Blood tries to pull guard but Matsuda won't allow it.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Matsuda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Blood
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda advances to half guard.
Blood trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Matsuda manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Blood
Blood working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Matsuda controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsuda controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blood to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Blood#T10#
What can Blood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blood trying to control the position but Matsuda manages to sink in the hooks.
Blood is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matsuda.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Matsuda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blood is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Blood right now.
I really don't envy Blood right now.
Blood wants to control his opponent's hands but Matsuda gets his hands free.
Matsuda has the hooks in. Blood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Matsuda has good solid back control here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matsuda.#T13#
Matsuda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blood is trying to break free.
Blood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Matsuda continues to hold on tight.
Matsuda is hanging on to Blood's back as he tries to escape.
What can Blood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blood trying to control the hands but Matsuda won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Kenji Matsuda 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Super Macho Man!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Macho Man gets a clinch.
Macho Man's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Macho Man's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matsuda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Macho Man manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macho Man is defending well.#T1#
Macho Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsuda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsuda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macho Man prevents it.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda stops a takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Macho Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Macho Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macho Man is defending well.
Matsuda is trying to drag Macho Man to the mat but Macho Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Matsuda wants a takedown.
#T3#
Macho Man is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macho Man gets underhooks to prevent Matsuda's takedown attempt.
Matsuda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuda goes for a takedown attempt but Macho Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Matsuda has Macho Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T4#
Macho Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T5#
Macho Man is looking for a takedown.
Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macho Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsuda prevents the takedown attempt.
Macho Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Matsuda wants a takedown but no success here.
Matsuda tries for a takedown but Macho Man manages to get underhooks.
#T6#
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuda wants a takedown but no success here.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown.
Macho Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Macho Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Macho Man looking for a takedown. #T7#
Matsuda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macho Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsuda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsuda has Macho Man pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Macho Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matsuda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macho Man prevents it.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T8#
Macho Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matsuda is working for takedown but Macho Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macho Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsuda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macho Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T9#
Matsuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Matsuda is working for takedown but Macho Man is calmly controlling the position for now.#T10#
Matsuda can't get the takedown.
Macho Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsuda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macho Man after a bit of a struggle.
Matsuda is trying to drag Macho Man to the mat but Macho Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T11#
Matsuda is trying to drag Macho Man to the mat but Macho Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Matsuda looking for a takedown. #T12#
Macho Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Matsuda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macho Man is defending well.#T13#
Macho Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macho Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsuda wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Macho Man works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (0) vs (2) Macho Man
Macho Man wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsuda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Matsuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Macho Man passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (0) vs (5) Macho Man
Matsuda is trying to control Macho Man's posture but Macho Man avoids it.
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but Macho Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macho Man takes a little break here. Matsuda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Super Macho Man 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kenji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockmuller misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
Rockmuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matsuda just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Rockmuller pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Rockmuller managing to control the position.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Rockmuller pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard. #T2#
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockmuller has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rockmuller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsuda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockmuller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Matsuda content to stall in guard here.
Rockmuller pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Rockmuller keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rockmuller has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rockmuller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuda has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (0) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy. #T8#
Rockmuller tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Rockmuller is working away. #T9#
Rockmuller is letting Matsuda control him for a moment.
Rockmuller is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Rockmuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Rockmuller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Matsuda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Rockmuller seems content to control.
Matsuda is trying is best to control the position here. #T12#
Matsuda tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Rockmuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockmuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (3) Matsuda
Matsuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rockmuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller content just to control the position here. #T14#
Matsuda can't escape the position.
Rockmuller controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (8) vs (3) Matsuda
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
A victorious Don Rockmuller 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jacek Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Siuta tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Siuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Siuta and move into the clinch.
Siuta is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Siuta closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Siuta jumps into guard, dragging Matsuda to the mat.
#SUB2#
Siuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Siuta working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Siuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siuta trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Siuta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Siuta keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Siuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siuta trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Siuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Siuta's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Siuta is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Siuta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (3) vs (0) Siuta
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Siuta is refusing to be controlled, as Matsuda sits in half guard.
Siuta wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
#T4#
Siuta is still trying to improve position.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsuda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siuta wants to get back to full guard but Matsuda has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (6) vs (0) Siuta
Siuta is looking to get to half guard.
Siuta tries to improve his position but instead Matsuda has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (9) vs (0) Siuta#T5#
Siuta tries to roll but Matsuda sticks to his back.
Matsuda is looking to control Siuta but Siuta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Siuta trying to control but not successfully.
Siuta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Siuta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siuta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (12) vs (0) Siuta
Matsuda keeps control of the position as Siuta tries to break free.
Siuta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsuda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Siuta.#T7#
Siuta tries to escape but Matsuda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matsuda controls the action.
Matsuda has the hooks in. Siuta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Siuta is keeping busy.
Siuta tries to roll but Matsuda sticks to his back.
Matsuda not allowing Siuta to control his hands.
Matsuda is trying to stick to Siuta's back but Siuta is turning into Matsuda. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matsuda's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Siuta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (12) vs (2) Siuta
Siuta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siuta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siuta looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Siuta trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
Siuta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matsuda wants to sweep here but Siuta controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Matsuda looking to control.
Siuta pushing down on Matsuda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Siuta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsuda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siuta. #SUB2#
Siuta is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Matsuda still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Matsuda has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (16) vs (2) Siuta#T11#
Matsuda trying to control the position but Siuta is working away.
Siuta tries to buck Matsuda off but Matsuda is having none of it.
Siuta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siuta wants to get back to full guard.
Siuta regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsuda postures up.
#T12##SUB2#
Siuta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matsuda escapes and throws Siuta's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (19) vs (2) Siuta
Siuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matsuda wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
Siuta is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda working away.#T13#
Siuta is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Siuta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matsuda has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (22) vs (2) Siuta
Siuta tries to improve his position but instead Matsuda has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (25) vs (2) Siuta
Siuta tries to escape but Matsuda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siuta trying to control but not successfully.
Matsuda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Siuta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matsuda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siuta on the ground.
Siuta can't escape the position.
Siuta regains half guard.
Siuta wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Siuta is looking to get back to full guard here but Matsuda has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (28) vs (2) Siuta
Siuta tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 28 to 2.
After winning the bout, Kenji Matsuda 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Matsuda. No joy for Kona on that attempt.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch.
Kona shoots in for a takedown but Matsuda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kona moves in looking to clinch but Matsuda pushes him off.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch.
Kona fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Kona tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Kona manages to avoid the attempt.
Kona closes the distance and clinches up with Matsuda, looking for a takedown. Kona pushes Matsuda against the ropes but Matsuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kona tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Kona manages to avoid the attempt.
Kenji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Kona.
Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona is looking to clinch but Matsuda is avoiding it.
Kona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuda tries to avoid it but Kona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuda to the ground. Matsuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Kona and move into the clinch.
Kona moves in looking to clinch but Matsuda pushes him off.
Kona doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Matsuda moves into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Matsuda has hold of one of Kona's legs. Kona is fighting the takedown attempt but Matsuda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Kona
Kona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kona 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.
Matsuda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kona on the ground.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (2) Kona
Kona wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (4) vs (2) Kona
Kona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kona keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
Kona working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Kona's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5##SUB2#
Kona looking for a guillotine here but Matsuda defends easily.
Matsuda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kona controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
Kona might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6##SUB2#
Kona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsuda passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (7) vs (2) Kona
Kona tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kona is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kona's face as Matsuda controls the position. #T7#
Kona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (7) vs (6) Kona
Matsuda trying to control the action but Kona just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kona has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Matsuda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kona trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Kona is persistently looking for the submission but Matsuda is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Matsuda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kona. #T8#
Matsuda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matsuda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuda tries to get out of the position.
Kona takes Matsuda's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Matsuda is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (7) vs (9) Kona
Kona tries to keep control of the position but Matsuda is staying busy.#SUB2#
Kona is cranking Matsuda's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Matsuda! He's tightened the choke and Matsuda is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ted Kona!
A relieved looking Ted Kona 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kenji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chukwuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
Chukwuma is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chukwuma ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chukwuma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matsuda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Chukwuma trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chukwuma pulls Matsuda in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsuda from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chukwuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chukwuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chukwuma has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
Chukwuma is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
#T2#
Chukwuma can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matsuda stalling.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chukwuma moves into full guard.
#T3#
Matsuda trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chukwuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsuda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.#T4#
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Chukwuma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chukwuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chukwuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard.
Chukwuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Matsuda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (3) Matsuda
Chukwuma tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position. #T6#
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Chukwuma is working away.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Chukwuma sneaks back into half guard.
Chukwuma is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda is thwarting Chukwuma's attempts to control the position.
Chukwuma keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Matsuda is thwarting Chukwuma's attempts to control the position.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chukwuma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Matsuda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (6) Matsuda
Chukwuma controls the position for a moment.#T9#
Chukwuma sneaks back into half guard.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chukwuma is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuda passes into side control, despite Chukwuma's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (9) Matsuda#T11#
Matsuda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chukwuma is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda working away.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Chukwuma wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
Chukwuma is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
The referee asks Matsuda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matsuda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chukwuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chukwuma is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face as Matsuda controls the position.
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14##SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working.
Matsuda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda wins on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Kenji Matsuda 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kenji Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caique Lima!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Lima tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Lima tries to clinch up.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.
Lima shoots and misses #CL#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsuda walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Matsuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.#T1#
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Matsuda pushes him off.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.
Lima is looking to clinch.
As Lima tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Lima tries to get set, Matsuda tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Lima tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda is looking to counter the offense by Lima and move into the clinch.
Lima tries to clinch up.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matsuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matsuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lima.
Lima wants to clinch.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima fails with the takedown#CL#
and Matsuda counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenji Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caique Lima.
Lima tries to pull guard but Matsuda forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Matsuda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Lima
Matsuda postures up.
#T3#
Matsuda controlling from the top position.
Matsuda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Matsuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Lima looking to control.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsuda defends it easily.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Matsuda passes into half guard. #T5#
Lima is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Matsuda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima moves into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Matsuda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.
Matsuda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Matsuda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lima wants to control but Matsuda passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matsuda in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Lima is looking to control Matsuda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matsuda is staying active.
Matsuda controlling the pace. #T12##SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Matsuda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuda is working away from the top position though.
Matsuda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima wants to get back to full guard but Matsuda has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Lima#T14#
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matsuda controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Kenji Matsuda 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matsuda clinches up against the ropes.
Matsuda is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Brown has clasped his hands together around Matsuda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Matsuda#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Matsuda is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Matsuda is keeping him busy.
Matsuda tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is not content to let Brown control the position. #T1#
Matsuda is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matsuda is not content to let Brown control the position. #T2#
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsuda can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown trying to control the position but Matsuda is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown working away.
Matsuda tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Matsuda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Brown laying and praying for a moment but Matsuda takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Matsuda recovers full guard.
Matsuda keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Matsuda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Brown wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Matsuda
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Brown keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matsuda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Matsuda
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard.
Matsuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (4) Matsuda
Matsuda preventing the sweep.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Matsuda
Matsuda is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsuda has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Matsuda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Matsuda is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Matsuda
Matsuda is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12##SUB#
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Matsuda tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#SUB#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Matsuda is in no mood to give up.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Brown working for a submission but Matsuda is keeping him at bay. #T13#
Matsuda is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsuda is looking to escape.
Brown moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (4) Matsuda
Brown tries to keep control of the position but Matsuda is staying busy.#SUB#
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brown trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14##SUB#
Matsuda defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Matsuda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Brown tightening his grip on Matsuda, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A relieved looking Frank Brown 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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400K Testing
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Benjamin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuda is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda tries to clinch but Benjamin moves out of range. #CL#
Benjamin gets a clinch. #BC#
Benjamin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Matsuda breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Benjamin pushes Matsuda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Benjamin clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk Benjamin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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