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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Winters defending well as Byczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski cracks the inside of Winters's front leg.
Winters blocks a head kick by Byczynski.
#TD2#
Byczynski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winters was covering up waiting for the punch and Byczynski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Byczynski chips away with some ground and pound.
Byczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now.
Byczynski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winters throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#ES#
Winters has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Byczynski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Byczynski is looking for the big counter here.
Byczynski looks for the body kick but Winters saw that one coming.
Winters throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Winters pushes Byczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Winters lands a nice uppercut.
Winters dodges an elbow strike from Byczynski.
Winters dodges an elbow strike from Byczynski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski. #T1##BC2#
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Winters ducks under and follows up with a left that Winters also avoids with ease.
Winters throws a nice looking combination but Byczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Winters 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Winters clinches up with Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winters is defending well for now.
Winters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski tries to stall but Winters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Byczynski working aggressively here.
Winters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards.
Winters blocks an elbow strike.
Winters blocks an uppercut.
Byczynski blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Byczynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Byczynski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Winters moves into the clinch successfully.
Byczynski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byczynski misses with the head strike.
Winters swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the head but Winters blocks with his arms.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winters wants to break free but Byczynski has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winters.
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winters has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byczynski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Byczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Winters misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winters misses with some punches.
Winters's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Winters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byczynski prevents it.
Byczynski lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Winters jumps guard.
Byczynski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winters 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.
Byczynski chips away with some ground and pound.
Byczynski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Byczynski stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.
Winters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Byczynski has Winters pulled in close to control his posture.
Byczynski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Winters drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Byczynski dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Byczynski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winters's head.#SUB#
Winters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski works over Winters with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Winters drives through and clinches with Byczynski against the cage.
Byczynski misses with an elbow over the top.
Byczynski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byczynski trying to stall but Winters improves his position.
Winters swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winters blocks an elbow strike from Byczynski.
Winters blocking some punches.
Winters misses with some punches.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Winters.
Byczynski misses with some punches.
Winters taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters working aggressively here.
Byczynski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winters dodges an elbow strike from Byczynski.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Byczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Byczynski lands an uppercut that drops Winters! Byczynski follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC2#
Winters is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Winters has been cut.
Byczynski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Winters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winters is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Winters is looking to regain half guard here but Byczynski keeps moving and retains side control.
Byczynski in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski controlling from side mount.
Byczynski in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Winters looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Byczynski turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nataniel Byczynski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nataniel Byczynski thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Jonathan Winters had this to say: 'I want a title shot!'.
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Event:
LAW004: Climbing Ranks
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Byczynski checks a leg kick.
Byczynski misses with a double jab.
Byczynski scores with a jab. Ranyy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Byczynski.
Byczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Byczynski backs off Ranyy throws a huge counter combo but Byczynski manages to avoid it all.
Byczynski dodges the punch combination from Ranyy.
Ranyy shoots for a double leg takedown but Byczynski sprawls well. He's pushed Ranyy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byczynski.
Byczynski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Byczynski backs off Ranyy throws a huge counter combo but Byczynski manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranyy moves away from the strike by Byczynski.
Good leg kick by Byczynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Byczynski. No joy for Ranyy on that attempt.
Ranyy misses with a head kick.
Good work by Byczynski as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Byczynski.
Byczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ranyy.
Byczynski lands with a cross.
Byczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Ranyy wants to counter with a clinch but Byczynski pushes him away.
Byczynski throws a sloppy body shot
and Ranyy counters with a three punch combo that has Byczynski backing up. Byczynski nods at Ranyy to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Ranyy pushes Byczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Ranyy can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Byczynski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Byczynski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ranyy trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Byczynski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ranyy stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski managing to control the position.
Ranyy postures up in Byczynski's guard and throws a big left but Byczynski blocks it.
Ranyy looking to sit in guard and control but Byczynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Byczynski distracts Ranyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byczynski distracts Ranyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ranyy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ranyy has momentary wrist control but Byczynski slips an elbow through the middle.
Byczynski distracts Ranyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byczynski 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.
Byczynski distracts Ranyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byczynski content to stall in guard here.
Byczynski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Byczynski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Byczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.
Ranyy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byczynski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tele Ranyy.
Ranyy tried to score with a low kick but Byczynski checks it.
Byczynski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice shot lands for Byczynski.
Ranyy blocks a low kick nicely.
Byczynski lands with a nice body kick.
Byczynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byczynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ranyy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ranyy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ranyy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byczynski defends well and Ranyy ends up having to push Byczynski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byczynski lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ranyy gets a clinch.
Byczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but Ranyy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byczynski has Ranyy pressed against the cage, preventing Ranyy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ranyy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byczynski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ranyy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byczynski gets through Ranyy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ranyy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tele Ranyy.
Nice elbow from Byczynski. #T1#
Ranyy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byczynski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Byczynski lands an elbow just above Ranyy 's eye. #BC#
Byczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byczynski works the jab nicely.
Byczynski misses with a looping right.
Ranyy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byczynski can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Byczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ranyy doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Byczynski scores with a decent looking hook.
Ranyy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byczynski as he avoids it easily.
Byczynski connects with a high kick.
Ranyy misses with a takedown attempt - Byczynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byczynski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Byczynski.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL2#
Ranyy clinches.
Ranyy wants to get back to striking at distance but Byczynski won't allow it.
Ranyy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ranyy can do to turn this around?
With the fighters up against the cage, Byczynski throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Byczynski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ranyy.
Ranyy stalling in the clinch but Byczynski improves position.
Byczynski lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Ranyy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Ranyy throws a counter combo.
Byczynski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Byczynski misses with a hook.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A jab from Byczynski misses.
Ranyy misses with a two punch combination.
Byczynski misses with a hook.
Byczynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ranyy throws a chopping leg kick but Byczynski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ranyy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ranyy clinches up with Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Ranyy blocks an uppercut.
Byczynski misses with an elbow over the top.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski just leaning against Ranyy, taking a breather.
Byczynski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ranyy's defenses.
Byczynski scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Ranyy moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
A big left from Byczynski misses.
Ranyy throws a looping overhand right but Byczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Ranyy throws a right hand that Byczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Byczynski also avoids with ease.
Ranyy moves away from the strike by Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Ranyy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Byczynski has his takedown stuffed
and Ranyy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranyy misses with a low kick.
Ranyy slips a jab and a cross from Byczynski.
Byczynski sizes up Ranyy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Byczynski gets tackled into the cage by Ranyy. Ranyy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Byczynski looks to clinch
letting Ranyy counter with a right hand.
Nataniel Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ranyy avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
Ranyy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ranyy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byczynski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byczynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ranyy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Byczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ranyy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Byczynski sprawls well. Byczynski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ranyy gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Byczynski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ranyy on his heels. He'll look to pass Ranyy's guard now, I'm sure.
Byczynski throws an elbow that misses. Ranyy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Byczynski's guard. Nice move by Ranyy!#REVB##T2#
Ranyy trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranyy wants to pass the guard but Byczynski is keeping the position.
Byczynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byczynski 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.
Ranyy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Ranyy looking to sit in guard and control but Byczynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Byczynski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Byczynski 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.
Ranyy trying to control the position.
Nataniel Byczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ranyy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ranyy being controlled here, momentarily.
Ranyy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byczynski connects with a couple of short punches.
Byczynski controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Byczynski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ranyy, up you get!
Tele Ranyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byczynski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byczynski stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byczynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Byczynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ranyy. Ranyy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nataniel Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byczynski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nataniel Byczynski made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CATCH!!!-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Ishikawa lands with a hook. Byczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Byczynski as Ishikawa shoots in.
Ishikawa moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
Ishikawa throws a counter combo.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Byczynski moves out of range.
Byczynski lands a nice hook to Ishikawa's body. Ishikawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byczynski wants to clinch
and Ishikawa counters with a left and a right that stings Byczynski.
Ishikawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byczynski throws a leg kick but Ishikawa moved away.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Byczynski rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Byczynski throws an elbow that misses.
Ishikawa has Byczynski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Byczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishikawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Byczynski looks to throw the jab but Ishikawa is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ishikawa misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ishikawa. No joy for Byczynski on that attempt.
Ishikawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Byczynski moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Byczynski sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byczynski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Ishikawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byczynski's head.
Byczynski is trying to control but can't.
Byczynski is not content to let Ishikawa control the position.
Byczynski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ishikawa wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ishikawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ishikawa trying to control from half guard but Byczynski is working away.
Ishikawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ishikawa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Byczynski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ishikawa wants to take a breather but Byczynski is having none of it.
Byczynski is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ishikawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Byczynski scores with a jab.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczynski throws out the jab.
Ishikawa with a jab.
Ishikawa staying out of range there.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Byczynski's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Byczynski.
Ishikawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Byczynski tries to sprawl out of it but Ishikawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Byczynski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa blocks a head kick by Byczynski.
Despite the aggression on Ishikawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ishikawa slips under a jab.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Byczynski.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byczynski throws out the jab.
Ishikawa unleashes a big counter combination but Byczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Byczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
#T4#
Byczynski throws a jab when Ishikawa was well out of range.
Ishikawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byczynski shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishikawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byczynski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishikawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byczynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byczynski is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Byczynski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ishikawa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byczynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byczynski looking to control.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.
Ishikawa 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ishikawa blocks the leg kick.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Ishikawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishikawa also avoids with ease.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Byczynski. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczynski.
Ishikawa throws a big counter head kick but Byczynski avoids it with no problem.
Byczynski connects with a leg kick. Ishikawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Byczynski. No joy for Ishikawa on that attempt.
Byczynski throwing a counter right hand but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Byczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byczynski wants to clinch.
Byczynski scores with a nice head shot.
Ishikawa ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.
Byczynski moves in looking to clinch but Ishikawa pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Byczynski.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Byczynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Byczynski moves out of range easily.
Byczynski misses the jab.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Byczynski tries to sprawl out of it but Ishikawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Byczynski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byczynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishikawa unleashes a big counter combination but Byczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ishikawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczynski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Byczynski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Byczynski misses the target.#TD2#
Ishikawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Byczynski to the mat! Byczynski manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishikawa preventing the sweep.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Byczynski keeps moving.
Ishikawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Byczynski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Byczynski regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ishikawa connects with a nice short shot to Byczynski's temple.
Byczynski is staying active underneath Ishikawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ishikawa is pressing down on Byczynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byczynski is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ishikawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ishikawa wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishikawa trying to mount his opponent but Byczynski defends it. #SUB2#
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura here.
Ishikawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishikawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byczynski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byczynski tries to roll over but Ishikawa keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL#
Byczynski rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the ropes.
Ishikawa tries to break the clinch but Byczynski is controlling the position.
Ishikawa takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns Byczynski into the ropes.
Ishikawa has Byczynski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Byczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishikawa wants to break free but Byczynski has control.
Byczynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Byczynski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byczynski connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishikawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byczynski.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Byczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ishikawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byczynski.
Ishikawa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Byczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Ishikawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Byczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishikawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczynski avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Byczynski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishikawa moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Byczynski misses the target.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
A head kick from Ishikawa lands but Byczynski takes it in his stride.
Byczynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikawa. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishikawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa throws a fast counter high kick but Byczynski manages to duck under it in time.
Byczynski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Ishikawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byczynski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishikawa. Ishikawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byczynski misses with a double jab
and Ishikawa counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Ishikawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Byczynski sprawls well initially but Ishikawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishikawa is looking to take a break and control but Byczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishikawa trying to mount his opponent but Byczynski defends it.
Ishikawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ishikawa throws a strike but Byczynski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Ishikawa landing with the ground and pound.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Byczynski is keeping the position.
Ishikawa is fighting to break Byczynski's control of his arms but Byczynski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ishikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
Byczynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishikawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ishikawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Byczynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ishikawa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ishikawa can't get the takedown.
Ishikawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski is trying to pull guard but Ishikawa turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ishikawa goes for a takedown attempt but Byczynski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishikawa drops his hands momentarily and Byczynski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ishikawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byczynski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Byczynski blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa defending well as Byczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Ishikawa throws a big counter head kick but Byczynski avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ishikawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Byczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishikawa manages to avoid it.
Ishikawa is looking for the big counter here.
Ishikawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Byczynski tried to score with a low kick but Ishikawa checks it.
Ishikawa misses with a looping left.
Ishikawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byczynski can pounce on him.
Byczynski throws a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head but Ishikawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishikawa throws a fast counter high kick but Byczynski manages to duck under it in time.
Ishikawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byczynski blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Nataniel Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa shoots in and drives through. Byczynski sprawls well.
Ishikawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byczynski.
Byczynski closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Ishikawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byczynski's guard.
Akira Ishikawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ishikawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Byczynski is trying to keep Ishikawa in close.
Ishikawa stands and throws Byczynski's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ishikawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Byczynski gets back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ishikawa trying to control from half guard but Byczynski is working away. #SUB2#
Ishikawa is looking for a kimura but Byczynski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishikawa to get the leverage.
Ishikawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ishikawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byczynski's head. #SUB2#
Ishikawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Byczynski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SU2#
Ishikawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishikawa.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Byczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishikawa.
A jab from Ishikawa misses.
Byczynski swinging wildly here.
Byczynski throws a low kick but Ishikawa avoids it.#T4#
Ishikawa walks into a stiff left hand from Byczynski.
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.
Byczynski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Byczynski.
Byczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byczynski wants to slow Ishikawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Byczynski moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishikawa somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Byczynski moves out of range.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishikawa dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Akira Ishikawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Byczynski as Ishikawa shoots in.
Ishikawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byczynski pinned against the ropes. Byczynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Byczynski tries to land a front kick but Ishikawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Byczynski takes the fight into the clinch.
Byczynski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa is trying to drag Byczynski to the mat but Byczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Byczynski.
#BC2#
Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Byczynski ducks under a wild hook from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa moves away from the strike by Byczynski.
Byczynski lands an overhand right.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Byczynski misses with a hook. Ishikawa ducked under it nicely.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Ishikawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ishikawa advances to mount.
Byczynski working to try and regain half guard.
Ishikawa controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Byczynski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ishikawa lands with some strikes.
Ishikawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Byczynski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczynski is bucking up trying to escape but Ishikawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ishikawa with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Ishikawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byczynski is surviving well by controlling Ishikawa's body position as best he can.
Ishikawa landing punches. #T3#
Ishikawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byczynski is looking to escape.
Ishikawa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ishikawa wants to control the pace but Byczynski is squirming around nicely.
Byczynski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ishikawa.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byczynski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ishikawa lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Byczynski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ishikawa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ishikawa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Byczynski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ishikawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Ishikawa!
As Akira Ishikawa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yoo I need sponsors thanks everyone have nice day'.
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Event:
Kinro Kansha No Hi *2016*
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Byczynski connects with a leg kick. VaraKolaudov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
VaraKolaudov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byczynski.
VaraKolaudov moves out of range of the leg kick from Byczynski.
VaraKolaudov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VaraKolaudov checks a low kick from Byczynski.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byczynski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as VaraKolaudov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
As Byczynski looks to move away, VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combo but Byczynski just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Byczynski. #CUT2#
It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
Byczynski wants to slow VaraKolaudov down by chopping away at his legs.
As Byczynski looks to move away, VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combo but Byczynski just gets out of the way.
Byczynski swings widly with a right hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byczynski misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from VaraKolaudov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. VaraKolaudov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
VaraKolaudov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Byczynski throws a nice looking combination but VaraKolaudov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
VaraKolaudov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Byczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Byczynski looks to move away, VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combo but Byczynski just gets out of the way.#T1#
Byczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VaraKolaudov moves away.
Byczynski shoots and misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Byczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Byczynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but VaraKolaudov checks it well.
VaraKolaudov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
VaraKolaudov blocks a jab.
Byczynski misses with an uppercut
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. VaraKolaudov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byczynski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a right hand that misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VaraKolaudov keeps the fight on the outside.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
VaraKolaudov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byczynski. That one must have hurt.
Byczynski misses with a few strikes there.
VaraKolaudov is looking for a counter combo.
Byczynski throws a head kick that misses.
VaraKolaudov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Byczynski closes the distance and clinches up with VaraKolaudov, looking for a takedown. Byczynski pushes VaraKolaudov against the ropes but VaraKolaudov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Byczynski looks to move away, VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combo but Byczynski just gets out of the way.
Byczynski misses with a right hand
and VaraKolaudov counters with a nice uppercut.
Byczynski looks to land a combination but VaraKolaudov avoids it well.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byczynski misses with a hook
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
Byczynski misses with a low kick.
Byczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VaraKolaudov manages to avoid it.
VaraKolaudov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Byczynski swinging wildly here.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byczynski wants to clinch.
VaraKolaudov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A big left from Byczynski misses.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter high kick but Byczynski was just alert enough to avoid it.
A punch combination from Byczynski misses.
VaraKolaudov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Byczynski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov misses with an elbow strike.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
VaraKolaudov trying to control the position but instead, Byczynski has worked for underhooks and has pushed VaraKolaudov into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VaraKolaudov.
Byczynski avoids a wild elbow strike from VaraKolaudov.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from VaraKolaudov.
#TD#
VaraKolaudov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Byczynski is trying to keep an underhook but VaraKolaudov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
VaraKolaudov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
VaraKolaudov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VaraKolaudov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Byczynski wants to control but VaraKolaudov passes into side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VaraKolaudov is putting a hurting on Byczynski here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Byczynski misses with a looping right.
Byczynski misses with the combination.
VaraKolaudov is looking to counter punch.
Byczynski misses with a body shot
and VaraKolaudov counters with a nice body shot.
Byczynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but VaraKolaudov checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from VaraKolaudov misses its target.
VaraKolaudov moves out of range as Byczynski throws a body kick.
VaraKolaudov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
VaraKolaudov blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VaraKolaudov blocks an elbow strike.
Byczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but VaraKolaudov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#TD#
VaraKolaudov is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Byczynski can't fight it off and eventually VaraKolaudov manages to take the fight to the floor. Byczynski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
VaraKolaudov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Byczynski has a closed guard, preventing VaraKolaudov from standing up.
Byczynski 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.
VaraKolaudov scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byczynski working a defensive guard here.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing VaraKolaudov from controlling successfully.
VaraKolaudov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byczynski's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Nataniel Byczynski's cut even more.
Byczynski trying to control the position.
VaraKolaudov passes Byczynski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
VaraKolaudov wants to pass to mount but Byczynski is defending the position.
VaraKolaudov throwing shots but Byczynski is blocking nicely.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
VaraKolaudov throwing shots but Byczynski is blocking nicely.
VaraKolaudov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
VaraKolaudov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
VaraKolaudov looks to land a strike but Byczynski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
VaraKolaudov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VaraKolaudov advances position into side control!
VaraKolaudov controls the position from side control.
Byczynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
VaraKolaudov controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! VaraKolaudov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Byczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
VaraKolaudov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Byczynski misses its intended target.
VaraKolaudov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byczynski can do to turn this around?
Byczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byczynski throws a combination that misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
Byczynski misses with a hook. VaraKolaudov ducked under it nicely.
VaraKolaudov moves out of range as Byczynski throws a body kick.
VaraKolaudov throws a counter high kick but Byczynski was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VaraKolaudov ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.
As Byczynski looks to move away, VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combo but Byczynski just gets out of the way.
VaraKolaudov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like VaraKolaudov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Byczynski looks to land a combination but VaraKolaudov avoids it well.
Byczynski misses with a two punch combination.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter combination but Byczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
VaraKolaudov blocks the body kick.
It looked like VaraKolaudov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Byczynski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and VaraKolaudov is able to avoid easily.
Byczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Byczynski misses with a body shot
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combo that has Byczynski backing up. Byczynski nods at VaraKolaudov to acknowledge the strikes.
VaraKolaudov moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
VaraKolaudov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by VaraKolaudov.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VaraKolaudov circles away quickly and effectively.
VaraKolaudov moves out of range of the leg kick from Byczynski.
VaraKolaudov avoids the head kick by Byczynski.
Byczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Byczynski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VaraKolaudov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Byczynski throws a head kick that misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
VaraKolaudov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
VaraKolaudov is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczynski misses with a right hand
and Byczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byczynski misses with a hook
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
Byczynski misses with a straight left.
VaraKolaudov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Byczynski misses with a hook to the body
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Byczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Byczynski tries to clinch up.
VaraKolaudov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
VaraKolaudov slips under a jab.
Byczynski tries for a takedown but VaraKolaudov circles away easily
and VaraKolaudov counters with a flying knee that drops Byczynski! VaraKolaudov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
Mawzer VaraKolaudov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It might be dumb coming from someone that Kos people for a living but Peace an friendship my friends is what the world needs not hatred '.
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Event:
PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Byczynski is looking to counter punch.
Steele fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Steele closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steele lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byczynski looking to control.
Byczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczynski, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Steele is pushing down on Byczynski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byczynski is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byczynski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byczynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Byczynski is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
#T1#
Byczynski is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byczynski trying to control but Steele postures up.
Steele lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Byczynski is defending well.
Steele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Steele trying to control but Byczynski is having none of it.
Steele throwing strikes here but Byczynski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
Steele moves to back control.
Steele doesn't have the hooks in and Byczynski manages to turn into his guard.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byczynski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Steele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byczynski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steele, into his guard. #REVR#
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byczynski trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byczynski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Steele has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Byczynski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steele.
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Steele regains half guard.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Byczynski has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steele manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele wants to hit a switch here but Byczynski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steele there! #T4#
Steele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byczynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully. #T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byczynski holds on and takes a little breather.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczynski, not yet.
Byczynski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Byczynski controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Steele preventing the sweep.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Steele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byczynski!#SUB2#
Steele swings around for an armbar but Byczynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steele's guard.#SUB2#
Steele throws his legs up looking for a submission but Byczynski uses it to pass to side control.
Steele tries to bench press Byczynski off him but Byczynski keeps the position. #T7#
Steele gets back to half guard.
Steele gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byczynski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steele looks winded!#SUB2#
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Byczynski defends easily.
#T8#
Byczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Steele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byczynski defends well.#SU#
Byczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Steele.#TD2#
Steele manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byczynski on his heels. He'll look to pass Byczynski's guard now, I'm sure.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byczynski's guard.
Steele working Byczynski over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nataniel Byczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Steele closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Byczynski's guard.
Byczynski trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Byczynski is trying to keep Steele in close.
Byczynski wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Byczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.
Steele advances position into side control!
Byczynski is trying to control Steele's posture but Steele avoids it. #SUB2#
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steele tries to advance to mount but can't.
George Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy. #T2#
Byczynski is looking to reverse the position.
Steele tries to score with some ground and pound. Byczynski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Byczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byczynski tries to improve position but can't.
Steele throws a strike aimed at the side of Byczynski's head but Byczynski avoids it well.#SUB2#
Steele tries for a kimura but Byczynski is defending well. #SUB2#
Steele in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Byczynski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Steele!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Steele made sure he mentioned SP Ultimate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Byczynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Byczynski misses with a hook
#TD2#
and McSlamm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byczynski!
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.
McSlamm wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy.
McSlamm working away.
Byczynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm in the domination position with Byczynski hanging on.
Byczynski is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McSlamm is putting a hurting on Byczynski here, landing some big shots from side control.
McSlamm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McSlamm tries to advance to mount but Byczynski instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
McSlamm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McSlamm moves into full mount! Byczynski won't be happy about that!
McSlamm looking to finish with strikes here!
Byczynski tries to hold on but McSlamm pushes him away. #T2#
Byczynski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McSlamm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Byczynski is wriggling around trying to escape.
McSlamm misses with a head shot.
McSlamm lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Byczynski hang on?
McSlamm looking to control but Byczynski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byczynski is in all sorts of trouble here.
McSlamm punishing his opponent with strikes.
McSlamm with shots to the head and body - Byczynski looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSlamm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3#
Byczynski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McSlamm.
McSlamm lands a big shot there that rocks Byczynski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McSlamm throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Byczynski is trying desperately to improve position.
McSlamm drops a big elbow. That's hurt Byczynski! More shots from McSlamm and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sara McSlamm!
In his post fight interview, Sara McSlamm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PF5 - Huia vs Revazshvili
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Akiyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byczynski.
Akiyama is looking to slow Byczynski down with leg kicks.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Byczynski moves out of range. #KD#
Akiyama lands a left and a right that send Byczynski crashing to the mat, dazed. Akiyama thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Akiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
Byczynski is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Akiyama darts in and clinches Byczynski up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Byczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Byczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Byczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Byczynski forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Akiyama jumps guard but Byczynski stands there with Akiyama around his waist. Akiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akiyama is trying to pull guard but Byczynski turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Byczynski. #CUT2#
It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut.
Byczynski gets underhooks to prevent Akiyama's takedown attempt.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byczynski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Akiyama is trying to drag Byczynski to the mat but Byczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Byczynski.
Akiyama jumps guard but Byczynski stands there with Akiyama around his waist. Akiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akiyama takes a shot to the head.
Akiyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byczynski smiles and moves away.
Byczynski digs a good body shot into Akiyama's ribs.
Akiyama defending well as Byczynski loads up on a big left hand. #T2##CL#
Akiyama clinches up against the ropes.
A short left from Byczynski.
Byczynski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akiyama up against the ropes.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Byczynski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski misses with a body punch.
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!
Akiyama is trying to pull guard but Byczynski has him pressed against the ropes.
Akiyama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byczynski walks away with a smile on his face. Akiyama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Akiyama has knocked Byczynski down with a huge combo! Akiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Byczynski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Byczynski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Akiyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Akiyama, looking for a takedown. Byczynski pushes Akiyama against the ropes but Akiyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Byczynski slips a jab and a cross from Akiyama.
Akiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akira Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Byczynski. #CL#
Akiyama clinches.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akiyama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Byczynski.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Akiyama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Byczynski gets to his feet. Akiyama looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Akiyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Akiyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the body
and Byczynski counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Byczynski checks a leg kick.
Akiyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byczynski.
Byczynski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akiyama misses with a double jab
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akiyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
Akira Akiyama's cut is getting worse.
Byczynski slips a straight right by Akiyama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Byczynski down. #T5#
Byczynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akiyama's calf.#CL#
Akiyama gets a clinch.
Akiyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Byczynski stops a takedown attempt from Akiyama.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama jumps guard but Byczynski stands there with Akiyama around his waist. Akiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Byczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akiyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Byczynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Byczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byczynski lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Akira Akiyama's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.#T6#
A short right from Byczynski on the inside. #ROC2#
Akiyama is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Akira Akiyama's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.
Byczynski lands with a right to the head.
Oh Akiyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Byczynski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Byczynski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Akiyama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Akiyama drops to his knees and Byczynski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Byczynski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byczynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byczynski takes one to the side of the head.
Byczynski throws a head kick that Rastila semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
That kick from Rastila tenderised Byczynski's leg. Byczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczynski.
Rastila looks to land a body kick but Byczynski moved away.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byczynski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rastila.
Byczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila is looking to chop away at Byczynski's legs.
Byczynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski walks into a left hand.
Byczynski throws a hook but Rastila blocks it.
Rastila is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Rastila tries a low kick but Byczynski avoids it.
Byczynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Rastila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byczynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Rastila avoids them all with ease.
Byczynski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rastila misses with a head kick.
Rastila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byczynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Byczynski thinks about the counter body kick.
Byczynski scores with a jab. Rastila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rastila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rastila connects with a jab.#T2#
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byczynski tries to clinch up but Rastila circles away and keeps his distance.
Rastila slips under a jab.
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!
Rastila delivers a nice body kick.
Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rastila is able to avoid easily.
Rastila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Byczynski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Rastila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rastila lands a jab.
Byczynski moves forwards but Rastila connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byczynski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byczynski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Byczynski forces Rastila back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Byczynski fails to land.
Rastila blocks an uppercut.
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski tries to stall but Rastila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byczynski lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rastila breaks from the clinch.
Rastila slips under a jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski looks for the body kick but Rastila saw that one coming. #T4#
Byczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byczynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byczynski missing with a left hand there. Rastila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Rastila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczynski swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Rastila both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rastila checks it well.
A jab from Rastila finds it's way through Byczynski's defenses.
Byczynski misses with a left hand
and Rastila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rastila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rastila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byczynski throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Byczynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rastila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rastila lands a jab to Byczynski's midsection.
Rastila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byczynski misses with an uppercut
and Rastila counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rastila!
Byczynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byczynski misses with a body shot.
Byczynski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab lands there for Rastila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Rastila lands a big head kick that sends Byczynski tumbling to the mat! Rastila takes a step backwards and waves Byczynski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Byczynski is rocked!
Veikko Rastila is winning the standup battle so far.
Rastila drops Byczynski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Byczynski! Rastila dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Byczynski closes the distance and pushes Hume back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hume.
Byczynski blocks a body shot from Hume.
Byczynski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hume lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hume scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hume's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byczynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byczynski misses with a knee strike.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Hume.
Byczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Hume lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards.
Hume has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Byczynski misses with the head strike.
Hume blocks an elbow strike from Byczynski.
Hume leaning against his opponent.
Byczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Hume lands a right hand.
Hume is leaning against Byczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Hume.
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hume has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hume works on Byczynski's body with a couple of short punches.
Byczynski looks winded!
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hume misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hume.
Byczynski stalling in the clinch but Hume improves position.
Hume stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hume.
Hume pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hume lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards. #KD#
Hume drops Byczynski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Byczynski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Byczynski is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Nataniel Byczynski's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hume blocking some punches.
Byczynski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hume finish him?#T2#
Byczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hume displaying some good clinch control by pressing Byczynski up against the cage.
Byczynski seems to have recovered his senses.
Hume tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczynski's elbow.
Hume working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Byczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Hume creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Byczynski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Byczynski drops to his knees and Hume pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sawyer Hume!
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Event:
fogies Trudeau V Malek
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Byczynski is predictable there #TD#
and McSlamm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byczynski! #ES2#
Byczynski sneaks out the side door and pushes McSlamm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McSlamm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Byczynski throws a nice looking combination but McSlamm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McSlamm throwing a counter right hand but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
McSlamm jabs Byczynski right on the nose. Byczynski blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlamm ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.
McSlamm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Byczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Byczynski throws an overhand right that lands on McSlamm's shoulder, as McSlamm tries to avoid the shot.
McSlamm tries to counter with a takedown but Byczynski is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with an uppercut.
McSlamm slips under a jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSlamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSlamm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McSlamm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Byczynski just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Byczynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of McSlamm 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Byczynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McSlamm back to the cage. Byczynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Byczynski thows a leg kick but McSlamm checks it #TD#
so McSlamm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski keeping full guard, as McSlamm tries to pass.
McSlamm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSlamm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byczynski's head.
Byczynski trying to control the position.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSlamm. #T3#
McSlamm stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
McSlamm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McSlamm postures up in Byczynski's guard and throws a big left but Byczynski blocks it.
McSlamm wants to control from the top but Byczynski keeps moving.
Byczynski wants to sweep here but McSlamm controlling him for the moment.
McSlamm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byczynski cracks McSlamm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byczynski staying out of range there.
Byczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byczynski wants to slow McSlamm down by chopping away at his legs.
McSlamm attempts a counter takedown but Byczynski avoids it well and moves away.
Byczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so McSlamm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McSlamm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McSlamm throws a big elbow that misses.
Byczynski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as McSlamm blocks the leg kick.
McSlamm feinted with a counter takedown.
Byczynski throws a body kick that misses.
Byczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byczynski blocks a jab.
Byczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSlamm. That did some damage!
Byczynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McSlamm ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.#T1#
Byczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McSlamm tries to counter with a takedown but Byczynski is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by McSlamm or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczynski, which made it look bad.
McSlamm moves out of range of the strikes.
Byczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byczynski throws out a loose jab but McSlamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from McSlamm misses the target.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by McSlamm.
Byczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Byczynski. #T2#
Byczynski throws a combination that misses
and McSlamm counters with a stiff right hand.
McSlamm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSlamm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczynski.
McSlamm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byczynski tries to avoid it but McSlamm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byczynski to the ground. Byczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McSlamm. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Byczynski does no damage.
Byczynski throws the kick towards the body but McSlamm avoids it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by McSlamm.
Byczynski swings for the body but McSlamm moves out of range.
McSlamm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Byczynski throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and McSlamm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byczynski won't be happy with that.
Byczynski is looking for a sweep.
McSlamm throws a strike aimed at the side of Byczynski's head but Byczynski avoids it well.
McSlamm working the head and body with strikes.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Byczynski is not content to let McSlamm control the position.
Byczynski is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McSlamm scores with a couple of short elbows.
McSlamm moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Byczynski wants to control but McSlamm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byczynski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McSlamm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McSlamm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Byczynski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nataniel Byczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Byczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSlamm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski throws a leg kick #TD#
and McSlamm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McSlamm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
McSlamm is working for a kimura but Byczynski is defending it quite comfortably.
McSlamm wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski has hold of McSlamm's hands but McSlamm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
McSlamm is working for an americana but Byczynski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McSlamm was thinking about the submission.
McSlamm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
McSlamm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McSlamm is stalling in the full guard.
McSlamm looking to pass the guard.
McSlamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Byczynski has wrist control.
Byczynski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byczynski trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSlamm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McSlamm 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.
Byczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSlamm is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McSlamm is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Byczynski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Byczynski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Byczynski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nataniel Byczynski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Byczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McSlamm is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McSlamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Byczynski has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byczynski has his hands on McSlamm's head, controlling the position.
McSlamm lands a couple of digs.
McSlamm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing McSlamm from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSlamm throwing strikes from guard but Byczynski blocks nicely.
Sara McSlamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byczynski looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sara McSlamm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Sara McSlamm had this to say: 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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