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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Tuksu moves in looking to clinch but Elpidius pushes him off.
Elpidius keeps the fight on the outside.
Elpidius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuksu.
Elpidius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tuksu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuksu darts in trying to clinch
and Elpidius counters with a three punch combo that has Tuksu backing up. Tuksu nods at Elpidius to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Elpidius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuksu's half guard.
Tuksu wants to get back to his feet.
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. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elpidius on the ground.
Elpidius is looking to advance position but Tuksu won't allow it. #T1#
Ground and pound from Elpidius.
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. Elpidius connects with a nice short shot to Tuksu's temple.
Tuksu is trying to stand back up but Elpidius is controlling him
Elpidius lands strikes from half guard.
Elpidius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuksu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elpidius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elpidius controlling the pace.
Elpidius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elpidius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Elpidius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuksu!
Elpidius controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elpidius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Elpidius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Elpidius cracks Tuksu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuksu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Elpidius lands a nice shot to the head.
Elpidius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tuksu is trying to stand up.
Tuksu is trying desperately to improve position.
Elpidius looking to finish Tuksu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuksu!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuksu tries to buck Elpidius off but he can't manage it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Elpidius with shots to the head and body - Tuksu looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tuksu tries to clinch but Elpidius is having none of it.
Elpidius feints the counter takedown.
Elpidius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Elpidius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elpidius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elpidius lands with a punch from half guard.
Elpidius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elpidius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tuksu looks a forlorn figure.
Elpidius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elpidius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eustace Elpidius has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Elpidius dominating with strikes here.
Elpidius landing shots from mount.
Tuksu taking shots to the head.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount.
Elpidius lands a big shot there that rocks Tuksu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Elpidius content just to control the position here.
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tuksu working to try and regain half guard.
Elpidius landing punches.
Elpidius with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Elpidius controlling his opponent. #T3#
Tuksu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Elpidius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elpidius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tuksu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Elpidius.
Elpidius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elpidius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elpidius controlling from mount.
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Elpidius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Elpidius unloading with bombs!
Elpidius landing punches. #ROC2#
Tuksu is rocked!
Elpidius controlling the pace for now.
Oh Tuksu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuksu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tuksu tries to reverse the position but Elpidius maintains control.
Tuksu seems to have got his legs back now.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
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!
Elpidius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eustace Elpidius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Elpidius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuksu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elpidius is in Tuksu's guard.
Elpidius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elpidius is working Tuksu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elpidius forces his way into half guard.
Elpidius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elpidius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Elpidius controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Elpidius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tuksu is in a horrible position here. Elpidius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Elpidius landing strikes from the mount.
Elpidius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Elpidius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tuksu?
A big strike lands for Elpidius! That's really hurt Tuksu and he's turned his back - Elpidius keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Elpidius jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eustace Elpidius!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eustace Elpidius waved his t-shirt featuring SHINTO's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Benneson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benneson tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Benneson clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Masato manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Benneson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masato, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Masato gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benneson regains guard.
Masato content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato postures up.
Masato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Masato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masato duly obliges. #CL#
Masato moves into the clinch.
Benneson tries to pull guard but Masato holds him up against the cage and eventually Benneson drops back down to his feet.
Masato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Benneson breaks from the clinch.
Benneson throws a combination that misses
and Masato counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##TD#
Masato looking to score a takedown here. Benneson is defending well but Masato drives through and ends up in Benneson's guard.
Benneson has Masato pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Benneson has his foot on Masato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masato works his way back into a safe position though.
Masato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benneson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Masato.#SUB2#
Benneson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masato is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Masato looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benneson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Masato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benneson won't be happy with that.
Benneson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masato content just to control the position here.
Masato tries to control but Benneson wriggling away.
Masato controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Benneson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Masato has control of Benneson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Benneson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Masato is working for a guillotine from mount but Benneson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benneson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Masato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masato looking to pass the guard.
Masato wants to control from the top but Benneson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benneson trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Benneson keeping moving, preventing Masato from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benneson trying to keep a closed guard but Masato is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Masato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benneson!
Benneson tries to improve position but can't.
Masato trying to control the position but Benneson is working away.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato advances to full mount. #T2#
Masato content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Masato is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3##SUB#
Masato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benneson can do to turn this around?
Benneson is looking to get to half guard.
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masato wants to control the pace but Benneson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Masato quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Masato but it's paid off an Benneson is forced to tap! Nice work by Masato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato made sure to mention his sponsor, SHINTO in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 27: Fight Time
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Janasen misses with a looping right.
Johnson defending well as Janasen loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Janasen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janasen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janasen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Janasen jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Demarcus Johnson has been cut.
Janasen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janasen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Janasen tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Janasen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Janasen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Janasen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Janasen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janasen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Janasen.
Janasen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Janasen with an uppercut!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Janasen.
Johnson tries to bum rush Janasen with a series of wild strikes but Janasen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab.#CL#
Janasen gets a clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Janasen has him pressed against the cage.
Janasen prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Janasen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Janasen stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Janasen won't allow it.
#BC#
Janasen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janasen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Janasen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Janasen dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Janasen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Janasen had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janasen.
It looked like Janasen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Janasen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janasen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janasen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Janasen.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Janasen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janasen connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Janasen.
Janasen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Janasen.
Janasen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janasen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janasen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janasen misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Janasen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janasen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Janasen moves away and avoids it.
Janasen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson looks winded!
A slow jab from Janasen misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Janasen doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Janasen cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Janasen lands with a cross.
Johnson slips a jab from Janasen.
Janasen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Janasen throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Janasen misses the target.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Janasen looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Janasen's head but Janasen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Janasen misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Janasen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.#CL#
Janasen closes the distance and clinches.
Janasen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!#BC#
Janasen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Janasen throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Janasen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#T4#
Janasen cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Janasen.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Janasen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Janasen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson slips a straight right by Janasen.
Janasen ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Janasen connects with the punch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Janasen.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Janasen misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janasen connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Janasen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Janasen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Janasen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Johnson'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#
Janasen misses with a straight right.
Janasen tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson defending well as Janasen loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Felix Janasen is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Janasen misses its intended target.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Janasen avoids it well.
Johnson slips under a jab from Janasen.
Janasen misses with an uppercut.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janasen.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Janasen avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Janasen misses.
A big left from Janasen misses.
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Janasen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janasen loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Janasen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janasen misses with a looping left.
Janasen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with the combination.
#T1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Janasen.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Janasen misses the target.
Janasen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Janasen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Janasen throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janasen misses the jab.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janasen.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Janasen.
Janasen tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Janasen avoids it with no problem.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Janasen.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Janasen avoids it well.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Janasen with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Janasen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janasen. #T2#
Janasen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Janasen misses.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Janasen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Janasen clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Janasen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Janasen scores with a jab.
Janasen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Janasen avoids them all with ease.
Johnson slips under a jab from Janasen.
Janasen misses with a straight left.
Johnson slips a straight right by Janasen.
Janasen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Janasen.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Janasen missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Janasen lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. #T3#
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Janasen misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson slips under a jab from Janasen.
Janasen connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Janasen. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Janasen throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Janasen cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janasen missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janasen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janasen tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Janasen with a jab.
Janasen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Janasen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Janasen missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Janasen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.#T4#
Janasen throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Janasen.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Janasen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demarcus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janasen throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janasen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janasen lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson misses the jab.
Janasen scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Janasen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Janasen misses.
Janasen misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson slips under a jab from Janasen.
A big right from Janasen misses.
Janasen tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Janasen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Janasen slips the punch.
Janasen looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Janasen avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Janasen throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Janasen.
Janasen misses with a straight left.
Janasen looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Janasen throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Janasen throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Janasen connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janasen throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Janasen avoids nicely.
Janasen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Janasen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janasen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janasen throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Janasen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Janasen.
Janasen cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Janasen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Janasen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Janasen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Janasen ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janasen tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Janasen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Janasen connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Janasen misses with a looping right.
Janasen misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.#T2#
Janasen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Janasen misses its intended target.
Janasen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Janasen.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Janasen had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Janasen misses.
Janasen lands with a right hand.
Janasen looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Janasen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Janasen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Janasen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Janasen misses.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Janasen scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Janasen throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Janasen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Janasen is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Janasen jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Janasen has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Janasen manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a right hand that Janasen ducks under and follows up with a left that Janasen also avoids with ease.
Janasen misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Janasen lands a jab.
Janasen scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Janasen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Janasen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janasen throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Janasen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Janasen.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Janasen throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Janasen misses its intended target.
Janasen throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson moves out of range as Janasen strikes.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janasen.
A slow jab from Janasen misses its intended target.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janasen misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Demarcus Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Janasen misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Janasen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Janasen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Janasen!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 5: Chaos
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rzasa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Rzasa avoids it well.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rzasa moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Rzasa throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Rzasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Rzasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rzasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rzasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Rzasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a one two! Rzasa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Rzasa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rzasa looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Rzasa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rzasa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rzasa landing shots from mount.
Rzasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#ES#
Johnson bucks up and throws Rzasa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Rzasa ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Rzasa is looking for the big counter here.
Rzasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rzasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Rzasa persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Demarcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.#TD2#
Rzasa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Rzasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Rzasa isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzasa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Rzasa is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Rzasa wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Rzasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Johnson stalks Rzasa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rzasa's face. Rzasa staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Rzasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Rzasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rzasa walks into a jab.#TD2#
Rzasa feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Rzasa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzasa prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Rzasa tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rzasa controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rzasa trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand up but Rzasa is controlling him. #T4#
Rzasa wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rzasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rzasa throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A left lands for Rzasa.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzasa wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Rzasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rzasa.
Rzasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Rzasa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rzasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Rzasa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rzasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rzasa has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Rzasa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rzasa extends the arm and Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomasz Rzasa!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 5: Chaos
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Benneson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Prevot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benneson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Benneson clinches. #TD2#
Benneson manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Benneson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prevot is aware though and is defending well.
Prevot wants to control from the top but Benneson keeps moving. #SUB#
Prevot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Benneson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prevot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benneson keeping moving, preventing Prevot from controlling successfully. #T1#
Prevot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Prevot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benneson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benneson is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Prevot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Benneson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benneson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prevot is keeping busy.#BC#
Prevot manages to break the clinch.
Prevot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Prevot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Prevot trying to control but Benneson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benneson keeping full guard, as Prevot tries to pass.
Benneson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prevot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prevot trying to control but Benneson is working from the bottom.
Prevot advances position into side control!
Benneson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB#
Prevot has an Americana. Benneson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Prevot is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Prevot hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Guilhaume Prevot!
A relieved looking Guilhaume Prevot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tuksu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Pi Fian has one foot on Tuksu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pi Fian walks into a jab.
Pi Fian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pi Fian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pi Fian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tuksu.
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!#CL2#
Tuksu gets a clinch.
Tuksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuksu lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuksu.
Nice body punch from Tuksu. #TD2#
Tuksu gets control of Pi Fian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tuksu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian trying to control but Tuksu is working from the bottom.
Tuksu wants to stand and escape but Pi Fian is having none of it.
Tuksu is pulling down on Pi Fian's head to control his posture.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES2#
Tuksu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pi Fian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Tuksu has closed the distance and engaged Pi Fian in a clinch.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Tuksu lands a left hand.
Pi Fian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuksu smiles and moves away.
Pi Fian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tuksu ducks under a wild hook from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian throws a front kick that sends Tuksu stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Tuksu moves into range and clinches up with Pi Fian.
A short body shot lands from Tuksu as the two fighters clinch.
Pi Fian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plu To Pi Fian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pi Fian's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pi Fian pulls guard successfully.
Pi Fian is wriggling around but Tuksu manages to pass to half guard.
Pi Fian trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SU2#
Tuksu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Tuksu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuksu just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Tuksu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pi Fian wants to slow Tuksu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuksu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pi Fian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Tuksu moves into the clinch.
Pi Fian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuksu to keep the fight standing.
Tuksu lands a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pi Fian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu holds him up against the cage and eventually Pi Fian drops back down to his feet.
Pi Fian jumps guard but Tuksu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Tuksu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tuksu on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuksu lands an elbow inside.
Pi Fian takes an elbow to the temple.
Tuksu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuksu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuksu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pi Fian is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian jumps guard but Tuksu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tuksu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Tuksu.
Tuksu lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Tuksu lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tuksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tuksu lands a right hand.
Pi Fian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuksu to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Tuksu.
A short right from Tuksu. #T4#
Tuksu lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tuksu. #ROC2#
Pi Fian is rocked!
Tuksu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pi Fian backwards.
Oh Pi Fian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Tuksu.
Still in the clinch, Tuksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuksu.
Tuksu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuksu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuksu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuksu is leaning against Pi Fian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tuksu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Pi Fian seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuksu cracks Pi Fian with a nice body shot.
A short right from Tuksu on the inside.
Tuksu'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Tuksu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tuksu moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuksu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pi Fian tries to pull guard but Tuksu won't allow it.
Yuri Tuksu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuksu lands a body shot.
Tuksu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuksu lands an uppercut.
Tuksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tuksu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Tuksu.
A short body shot lands from Tuksu as the two fighters clinch.
Pi Fian takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuksu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuksu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pi Fian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuksu after a bit of a struggle.
Tuksu lands a big right hand that drops Pi Fian! The killer instinct kicks in and Tuksu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tuksu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Tuksu!
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