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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Davis Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jiro moves his leg out of the way.
Jiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2#
Davis Jr lands a left and a right that send Jiro crashing to the mat, dazed. Davis Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jiro is rocked!
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Jiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Jiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Jiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Jiro fails to land.
Davis Jr slows down the pace here.
Davis Jr is trying to push Jiro away but Jiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jiro seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Jiro.
#BC2#
Davis Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jiro looks to land a combination but Davis Jr avoids it well.
Davis Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis Jr looks winded!#T1#
Jiro takes one on the button.
Davis Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis Jr.#CL#
Jiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jiro.
Jiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Davis Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Jiro has managed to clinch.
Davis Jr has had enough of the clinch but Jiro keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Jiro pushes Davis Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Jiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiro leaves Davis Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jiro instigates a clinch.
Davis Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiro won't allow it.
Jiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jiro gets a clinch. #BC#
Jiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Jiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jiro has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Davis Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Davis Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiro.
Davis Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiro won't allow it.
Jiro pushes Davis Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Jiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jiro instigates a clinch.
Jiro is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Jiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Jiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis Jr cracks Jiro with an open hand slap.#CL#
Jiro has Davis Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Davis Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jiro prevents Davis Jr from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Jiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiro is controlling him.
Jiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiro prevents Davis Jr from getting back to his feet.
Davis Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hirota Jiro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Davis Jr tries to keep at a distance but Jiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiro keeps control of Davis Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jiro or not. #TD#
Jiro pulls guard.
Davis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiro is proving hard to escape from.
Jiro trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jiro is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Jiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis Jr wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Davis Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jiro is looking to clinch but Davis Jr is avoiding it.
As Jiro backs off Davis Jr throws a huge counter combo but Jiro manages to avoid it all.
Jiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davis Jr duly obliges.
Jiro has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice jab there from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis Jr backwards. #BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch.
Davis Jr swings for the body but Jiro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis Jr's guard.
Davis Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jiro dives into side control.
#REVB#
Davis Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jiro staying calm.#T3#
Jiro lands an elbow.
Davis Jr tries to escape but Jiro is in control.
Jiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jiro lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Davis Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB#
Jiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis Jr is trying to buck Jiro off.
Davis Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jiro landing strikes.
Jiro working the head and body with strikes.
Jiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jiro in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Jiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis Jr's back.
Davis Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Jiro has full control of the position and if anything, Davis Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hirota Jiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Jiro finds it's target.
Good exchange - Davis Jr coming out on top.
Jiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Davis Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Davis Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Jiro gets tackled into the cage by Davis Jr. Davis Jr maintains the clinch.
Hirota Jiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis Jr to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jiro manages to break the clinch.
Davis Jr throws a leg kick
and Jiro counters with a left and a right that stings Davis Jr.
Davis Jr cracks Jiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis Jr lands with a nice combination. Jiro backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiro walks into a straight right hand from Davis Jr.
Davis Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jiro slips the punch.#T1##CL#
Jiro clinches up against the cage.
Davis Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis Jr working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Jiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis Jr wants to stand but Jiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU2#
Davis Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davis Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jiro has time to react.
Davis Jr tries to clinch but Jiro is having none of it.
Davis Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJiro.
Davis Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jiro to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis Jr did well to prevent Jiro getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Davis Jr is trying to stand up here but Jiro is controlling him well.
Davis Jr pushes Jiro off but Jiro dives into side control.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jiro drags him back down.
Jiro working the head and body with strikes.
Davis Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Jiro scoring with strikes.
Hirota Jiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis Jr is trying to control Jiro's posture but Jiro avoids it.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jiro drags him back down.
Davis Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Davis Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jiro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Jiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Davis Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Jiro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis Jr's back.
Jiro lands shots from the back.
Davis Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Ricky Davis Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiro punches Davis Jr on the ear.
Jiro lands a shot to the head.
Davis Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Jiro is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hirota Jiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiro is working the ground and pound. Can Davis Jr escape?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirota Jiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hirota Jiro! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Ukkonen.
Jiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkonen cracks Jiro with a hook to the temple - Jiro is on wobbly legs here! Ukkonen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ukkonen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuori Ukkonen! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiro on the side of the head.
Jiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Jiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jiro somewhat.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jiro walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Jiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walker lands with a cross.
Jiro dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Jiro's head and hops out.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Jiro seems unphased.
Good shot there by Walker.
Jiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jiro darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiro walks into a left hand.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walker scores with a body shot.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Walker connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jiro clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Jiro has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiro tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Jiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiro tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
As Jiro looks to move away, Walker throws a big counter combo but Jiro just gets out of the way.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Jiro's belly button to the back.
Walker lands a head shot.
Jiro tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker jabs Jiro right on the nose. Jiro blinks but takes it well.
Jiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiro throws a body kick that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Jiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Jiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Jiro's head back.
Walker lands a jab-cross combination.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Jiro's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Jiro gets a clinch.
Jiro misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Jiro ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Jiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Walker.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiro has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jiro in his tracks.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Jiro is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Jiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walker.#ROC#Jiro is rocked!
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Jiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Walker jabs Jiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker connects with a right hand. Jiro shakes it off.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Jiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker digs a good hook to Jiro's body.
Jiro takes one to the side of the head.
Jiro walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Hillbilly Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Walker cracks a nice hook into Jiro's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Jiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Walker moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jiro! Walker continues to tee off on Jiro, landing with a left and a right! Walker connects with a right hand that leaves Jiro sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hillbilly Walker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hillbilly Walker thanked Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 3
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Nunes.
Jiro tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Nunes looks to move away, Jiro throws a big counter combo but Nunes just gets out of the way.
Jiro shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jiro fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Jiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Nunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jiro walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Nunes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Jiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Nunes dominates the positioning.
Jiro tries to escape but Nunes is in control.
Jiro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nunes controls the position.
Jiro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jiro is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Nunes stalls from top position.
Nunes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Nunes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Nunes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jiro manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nunes stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Jiro shakes it off.
Jiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Nunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Nunes finds it's target.
Nunes connects with a crisp jab.
Jiro takes one on the button.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jiro's hands.
Nunes 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.
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!
Nunes jabs Jiro right on the nose. Jiro blinks but takes it well.
Jiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiro fails with the takedown
and Jiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirota Jiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes is pawing at Jiro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Jiro's nose. Jiro is badly hurt! Nunes pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Jiro tries desperately to hold on but Nunes is relentless in his assault! As Jiro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nunes away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Nunes!
Roberto Nunes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jiro misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Krueger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiro's guard.
Krueger pushes down on Jiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krueger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krueger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krueger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Krueger.
Jiro wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Krueger there.
Nice strikes from Krueger there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiro missing with punches from the bottom.
Krueger wants to control but Jiro is keeping him busy. #T1#
Jiro tries to kick Krueger off but Krueger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krueger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES#
Jiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krueger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch.
Jiro looks to land a body kick but Krueger moved away.
Jiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger. #TD2#
Krueger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Krueger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2##ES#
Jiro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jiro stuffs the takedown.
Krueger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jiro tries to avoid it but Krueger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jiro to the ground. Jiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krueger looks winded!
Jiro shoots in but Krueger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krueger slaps away a takedown attempt from Jiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Jiro gets caught flat footed, as Krueger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3##ES#
Jiro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krueger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck for Jiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirota Jiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krueger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Krueger shoots in and gets a takedown into Jiro's guard.
Jiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krueger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krueger stops Jiro from standing up.
Krueger cracks Jiro with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Krueger distracts Jiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiro controls Krueger momentarily but Krueger frees himself.
Krueger lands a couple of digs.
Krueger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krueger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krueger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiro's head.
Jiro keeping moving, preventing Krueger from controlling successfully. #ES#
Jiro pushes Krueger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hirota Jiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jiro throws a right and a left that Krueger avoids nicely. #TD2#
Krueger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krueger lands strikes from half guard.
Jiro is trying to stand.
Jiro scores with a few weak punches.
Jiro wants to improve his position but Krueger is controlling well.
Krueger working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krueger is looking to stall here but Jiro recovers full guard.
Jiro wants to stand up but Krueger is controlling him. #T1#
Krueger landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Jiro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jiro is trying to break the clinch but Krueger has him pressed against the cage.
Krueger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krueger has Jiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Krueger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hirota Jiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damion Krueger.
Jiro working hard to break the clinch.
Jiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Jiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Jiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krueger is trying to defend but Jiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like Jiro is going to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Jiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Krueger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krueger.
Jiro wants to stand and escape but instead Krueger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Krueger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jiro wants to stand up but Krueger is controlling him. #ES#
Jiro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Krueger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krueger preventing the sweep. #T4#
Krueger chips away with some ground and pound.
Krueger wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving.
Krueger lands a couple of elbows.
Krueger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krueger distracts Jiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jiro is looking to stand up but Krueger isn't so interested in that idea.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiro wants to stand but Krueger is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krueger scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hirota Jiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Krueger shoots in and drives through. Jiro sprawls well.
Jiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krueger swivels and escapes.
Jiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jiro misses with the combination.
Jiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krueger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jiro defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger goes for a double leg but Jiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jiro continues to drive forward.
Jiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Krueger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Jiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirota Jiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damion Krueger.
Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Krueger dives in and scores a takedown into Jiro's guard.
Jiro wants to stand up but Krueger is controlling him.
Krueger distracts Jiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krueger wants to control from the top but Jiro keeps moving. #ES#
Jiro wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Krueger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Krueger prevents Jiro from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Jiro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krueger has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jiro manages to break the clinch.
Damion Krueger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Krueger shoots in and bounces Jiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Krueger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiro's head.
Krueger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krueger working some strikes from top position.
Krueger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krueger chips away with some ground and pound.
Krueger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Jiro working for a triangle but Krueger defends it easily.
Jiro keeping moving, preventing Krueger from controlling successfully.
Jiro wants to get back to his feet but Krueger is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger connects with a couple of short punches.
Krueger chips away with some ground and pound.
Krueger postures up and lands a big shot to Jiro's brow.
Jiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Krueger wants to control but Jiro is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiro thows a huge punch but Krueger dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirota Jiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hirota Jiro! |
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