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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Pencil wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi misses with the combination.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Pencil moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Kobashi lands a jab.
Pencil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi throws a nice looking combination but Pencil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pencil takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pencil's corner calls for a 1-2. Pencil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pencil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pencil.#T1#
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Pencil.
Pencil avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Kobashi.
A left and a right from Kobashi both land. Nice combination.
Pencil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a nice combination. Pencil backs away looking to recover.
Kobashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pencil with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pencil checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Pencil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Kobashi.#T2#
Kobashi wants to slow Pencil down by chopping away at his legs.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Kobashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobashi misses with a straight right.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Kobashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Pencil sprawls well. He's pushed Kobashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi swinging wildly here.
Kobashi connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Pencil tries to sprawl but Kobashi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pencil manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kobashi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kobashi digs a right hand underneath Pencil's ribcage. Pencil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pencil lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pencil throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kobashi rushes Pencil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kobashi is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pencil takes a shot to the head.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pencil.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Pencil throws a chopping leg kick but Kobashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Pencil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi lands with a cross.
Kobashi misses with the combination.
Kobashi misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kobashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pencil blocks a leg kick.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pencil throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
Pencil misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kobashi scores with a jab. Pencil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pencil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Pencil tries to sprawl out of it but Kobashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pencil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi misses with a two punch combination.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Pencil moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
#T1#
Pencil tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Kobashi.
Kobashi has a takedown stuffed.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Kobashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kobashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pencil pinned against the cage. Pencil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Kobashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pencil connects with an inside leg kick.
Pencil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kobashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pencil tries to avoid it but Kobashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pencil to the ground. Pencil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pencil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pencil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Pencil's shoulder, as Pencil tries to avoid the shot.
Pencil feints a counter leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a three punch combo!
Pencil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pencil checks a low kick from Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Pencil.
Kobashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pencil counters with an inside leg kick.
Pencil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kobashi defends it well.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Pencil ducks down to avoid it.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pencil gets tackled into the cage by Kobashi. Kobashi maintains the clinch.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pencil can do to turn this around?
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Pencil checks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Pencil moves out of range easily.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body
and Pencil counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Pencil avoids it.
Pencil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pencil avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Pencil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pencil. #T4#
Pencil prevents Kobashi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Pencil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pencil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pencil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kobashi.
Pencil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pencil missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pencil throws a low kick but Kobashi avoids it.
Pencil closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kobashi! Pencil dives in looking to finish! Kobashi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wooden Pencil!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wooden Pencil waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Kenta Kobashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'My spirit flows like a tin can down a river'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kobashi clinches up against the cage.
Kobashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobashi blocks an elbow strike from Judah.
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobashi avoids it.#BC#
Kobashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Judah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi.
Judah lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Kobashi staying out of range there.
Kobashi missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi connects with a body shot.
Judah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah misses with the body kick
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Judah tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Judah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi throws a one two combo.
Judah slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Judah is rocked!
Kobashi throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Judah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kobashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi trying to control from half guard but Judah is working away. #SU#
Kobashi decides to stand up. #T2#
Kobashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Judah moves away and avoids it.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Judah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.#CL#
Kobashi clinches. #BC#
Kobashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Kobashi closes the distance and pushes Judah back into the cage.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Kobashi misses with a knee strike.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
#T3#
Kobashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Judah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kobashi tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Judah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Judah pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kobashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kobashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah motions for Kobashi to come forward. Judah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi throwing a counter right hand but Judah manages to avoid it.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Judah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Judah digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
#T4#
Kobashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kobashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judah is looking to score with low kicks.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah lands a really nice looking cross but Kobashi seems unphased.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Judah's leg but Judah calmly moves out of range.
Judah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the body
and Judah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kobashi thinking.
Kobashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah wants to clinch up but Kobashi keeps it at a distance.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Judah is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobashi throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi slips a jab from Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah'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.
#R2#
Kobashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah lands a body shot.
Kobashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judah in his tracks.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Judah's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Judah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Judah moved away.#CL#
Kobashi has managed to clinch.
A short left from Kobashi.
Judah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi has had enough of the clinch but Judah keeps him there for the moment.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Kobashi takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC#
Kobashi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kobashi drives through and clinches with Judah against the cage.
#BC#
Kobashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi shoots and misses
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Judah.
Both fighters circling a little - Judah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Judah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Judah, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Judah has closed the distance and engaged Kobashi in a clinch.
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi is trying to push Judah away but Judah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Judah lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi tries to break the clinch but Judah is controlling the position.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Kobashi is blocking nicely.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kobashi blocks an elbow strike from Judah.
Judah prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Judah blocks an elbow strike from Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the side of Judah's head.
Kobashi misses with a knee strike.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Kobashi lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head. #CL#
Kobashi closes the distance and pushes Judah back into the cage.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kobashi.
A short uppercut from Kobashi.
Kenta Kobashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Judah is breathing heavily.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Kobashi.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Judah avoiding damage as Kobashi throws knees to the body.
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Kobashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
A short right from Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Kobashi.
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judah scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land. #T4#
Judah pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Kobashi is blocking nicely.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
#BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Judah off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
Judah thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
#CL#
Kobashi clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Judah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Kobashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kobashi throws an elbow but misses.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Kobashi has been cut.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Judah with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Judah lands a left hand.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Judah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Judah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Judah lands a left hand.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobashi avoids it.
Judah lands a right hand.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Judah.
Judah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kobashi's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Kobashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Kobashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Daniel Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Judah throws an elbow but misses.
Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Kobashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Judah.
Kobashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Judah throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Judah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Judah lands an elbow that stopped Kobashi in his tracks for a moment.
Kobashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kobashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Judah controls his hands.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Judah lands a knee to the head.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Judah blocks an elbow strike from Kobashi.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobashi avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Kobashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
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!
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobashi.
Kobashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Kobashi keeps Judah at a distance using the push kick.
A solid body kick from Kobashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Judah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobashi 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Mastery of the soda means mastery of the crush'.
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Event:
CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Klimov throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Klimov avoids them all with ease.
Klimov lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov lands a nice shot that snaps Kobashi's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Klimov lands with a hook. Kobashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klimov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kobashi swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Klimov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Kobashi drives through and clinches with Klimov against the cage.
Klimov digs a right hand underneath Kobashi's ribcage. Kobashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov. #BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimov connects with a jab.
Kobashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Kobashi misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Klimov moves into the clinch.
Klimov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobashi is trying to break the clinch but Klimov is controlling him.
Klimov lands a right hand.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Klimov.
Klimov works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kobashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Klimov. Beautiful body shot.
Kobashi defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Klimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klimov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Kobashi punishes Klimov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Klimov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.#CL2#
Klimov pushes Kobashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobashi misses with a knee to the head.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Klimov - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Kobashi tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi throws an elbow that misses.
Kobashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Klimov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Klimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Kobashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klimov.
Good body shot from Klimov.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Klimov scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimov.
Kobashi is breathing heavily.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Klimov stalls. #BC#
Kobashi breaks the clinch.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimov cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Kobashi closes the distance and clinches up with Klimov, looking for a takedown. Kobashi pushes Klimov against the cage but Klimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klimov scores with a nice head shot.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Klimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Kobashi is rocked!
Klimov digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
Klimov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that 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.
#R2#
Klimov throws a monster overhand right that drops Kobashi! Klimov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Kobashi gets tackled into the cage by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi maintains the clinch.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Kobashi missing with knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al-Khaldi avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi missing with knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi managing to block the knees to the body from Kobashi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al-Khaldi is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi looks winded!
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi gets through Kobashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kobashi is rocked!
Al-Khaldi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Al-Khaldi avoiding damage as Kobashi throws knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Al-Khaldi drops Kobashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kobashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kobashi to his knees! Al-Khaldi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Al-Khaldi!
Our winner, Malik Al-Khaldi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 589
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Manison connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Manison
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manison throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manison motions for Kobashi to come forward. Manison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison throws a lazy head kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Manison misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
Manison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Manison will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Kobashi slips under a jab from Manison.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Manison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manison misses with a combination
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Manison.
Manison throws a combination that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
Manison throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Manison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Manison will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Manison misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manison misses with a wild combination.
Manison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Manison misses the jab.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manison misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
Manison loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Manison swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Manison.
As Manison looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Manison just gets out of the way.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manison cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Manison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
Manison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
Manison throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease. #T3#
A head kick by Manison misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manison connects with the punch.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Manison misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manison misses the jab.
Manison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
A slow jab from Manison misses its intended target.
As Manison looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Manison just gets out of the way.
Manison misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manison throws a sloppy head kick
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Manison misses with a straight left.
As Manison looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Manison just gets out of the way.
Manison swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Manison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
Manison misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Kobashi is looking for a counter combo.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manison misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Manison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that 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.
#R2#
Good exchange - Manison coming out on top.
Kobashi takes one on the button.
A jab from Manison misses.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Manison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manison throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Manison misses the jab.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Manison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kobashi at a distance.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Manison.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Manison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kobashi has got the better of the exchanges.
Kobashi moves forwards but Manison connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Manison.
Manison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Manison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Manison is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manison throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from Manison misses.
Kobashi is looking for a counter combo.
Manison missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manison throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Manison misses with a looping left.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manison can do to turn this around?
Manison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manison swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Manison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Manison.
Kobashi is looking for a counter combo.
Manison misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Manison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manison misses with a looping right.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manison throws a sloppy body shot
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Manison misses the body punch
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Manison will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Manison is rocked!
Manison throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Manison backing up. Manison nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Manison is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Manison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Manison throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Manison backing up. Manison nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobashi walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manison.
Manison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manison misses with the body kick#KD#
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that hurts Manison! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kobashi jumps into full mount! #SU#
Kobashi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Manison throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a left right combination that sends Manison crashing to the mat - Kobashi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Manison out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Kobashi!
After the big win, Kenta Kobashi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CEC 584
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kobashi off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Pekkarinen is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - Pekkarinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.#T1#
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Kobashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pekkarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen looks for the body kick but Kobashi saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Pekkarinen misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pekkarinen cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen. #TD#
Kobashi gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Pekkarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen distracts Kobashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen working some strikes from top position.
Pekkarinen throws an elbow that misses. Kobashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pekkarinen's guard. Nice move by Kobashi!#REVB#
Pekkarinen looking to control.
Kobashi wants to stand but Pekkarinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pekkarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pekkarinen, not yet. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for a guillotine here but Kobashi defends easily.
#SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobashi passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Pekkarinen.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
A left lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kobashi takes one on the button.#T2#
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pekkarinen throws a nice looking combination but Kobashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Pekkarinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kobashi slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pekkarinen duly obliges.
Pekkarinen misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Kobashi sprawls well.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.#T4#
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Pekkarinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws a combination that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Kobashi slips a jab from Pekkarinen.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
A low kick from Pekkarinen is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick aimed at Kobashi's knee but Kobashi avoids it well.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kobashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Kobashi has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kobashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kobashi blocks the low kick.#T3#
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!#TD#
Pekkarinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kobashi sprawls well initially but Pekkarinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekkarinen looks to land a strike but Kobashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Pekkarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Kobashi blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Kobashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Pekkarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kobashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pekkarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Kobashi's legs - danger averted.
Pekkarinen postures up in Kobashi's guard and throws a big left but Kobashi blocks it.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Kobashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pekkarinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobashi passes into half guard.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pekkarinen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
After the fight, Lauri Pekkarinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero lunges at Kobashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobashi's hand.
Hero lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero darts in trying to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##CL2#
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hero. Kobashi shrugs it off though. #T2#
Kobashi slips under a jab from Hero.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kobashi eats them both and turns towards Hero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hero motions for Kobashi to come forward. Hero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.#T3#
Hero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hero misses with the body kick
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero tries to land a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Hero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Kobashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Hero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi moves out of range as Hero strikes.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Hero misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero misses with a hook to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hero is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi is looking for a counter combo.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hero there.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Hero.
Hero tries to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero looks to land a body kick but Kobashi moved away.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero. #T3#
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hero throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Hero only half commits.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Kobashi throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kobashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hero looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hero just gets out of the way.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.
Hero throws a head kick that Kobashi semi-blocks.
Hero misses with a kick to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Hero.
Hero looks to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero misses with a body kick.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Kobashi's head back.
#T1#
Hero looks to throw a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Kobashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
A big left from Hero misses.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Hero misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Hero is rocked!
A head kick by Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero lands a head kick. Kobashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Hero tries to clinch up
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero. #T4#
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hero is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
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!
Hero throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero lands with a straight right. Kobashi didn't see that one coming.
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Hero will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kobashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEC 567
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Belliveau off balance momentarily.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Belliveau slaps the foot to one side.
Belliveau moves out of range of the body kick.
Belliveau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobashi.
Belliveau misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belliveau.
Kobashi throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Belliveau instigates a clinch.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau is leaning against Kobashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kobashi.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
#T2#
A short left from Belliveau.
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!
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Belliveau takes a shot to the head.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kobashi breaks from the clinch.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Belliveau sees coming a mile off.
Belliveau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belliveau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Belliveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belliveau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Belliveau moves out of range easily. #T3#
Belliveau staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belliveau checks a leg kick. #CL#
Belliveau instigates a clinch.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Kobashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kobashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Kobashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi misses with a body shot
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belliveau moves forwards but Kobashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobashi scores 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!
Belliveau throws a lazy head kick
and Kobashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Kobashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Belliveau's head.
Kobashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
#CL#
Belliveau takes the fight into the clinch.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Kobashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belliveau lands a right hand.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Belliveau throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Belliveau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Belliveau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belliveau.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Belliveau sees coming a mile off.
Kobashi misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kobashi finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kobashi. That snapped Belliveau's head back.
Kobashi swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
#T1#
Kobashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Belliveau blocks a jab.
Belliveau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belliveau scores with a nice head shot.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belliveau slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Belliveau counters with a right hand to the body.
Belliveau moves forwards but Kobashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belliveau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Belliveau's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobashi.
Kobashi is looking to slow Belliveau down with leg kicks. #T2#
Kobashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Belliveau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belliveau wants to slow Kobashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Belliveau lands a right hook to the body.
Belliveau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belliveau throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belliveau.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Belliveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kobashi cracks a nice hook into Belliveau's ribs.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Belliveau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belliveau moves away.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kobashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
letting Belliveau counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi throws a right and a left that Belliveau avoids nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Belliveau.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kobashi misses the jab.
Belliveau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi 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.
Belliveau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belliveau misses with a head kick.
Kobashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Belliveau avoids a kick to the body.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Kobashi moves out of range as Belliveau strikes.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a front kick that sends Belliveau stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Belliveau misses.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belliveau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Belliveau rushes Kobashi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Belliveau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Belliveau moved out of range.
Belliveau throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belliveau at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Belliveau.
Belliveau is looking to counter punch.
Belliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belliveau has time to react.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Belliveau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Belliveau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belliveau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Kobashi tries to get set, Belliveau tries to push him back and clinch up but Kobashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belliveau moves away.
Belliveau cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Kobashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belliveau stuns Kobashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.
Belliveau tries a low kick but Kobashi avoids it.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Belliveau connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Belliveau clinches.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Kobashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
Steve Belliveau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Belliveau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Belliveau.
Belliveau pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Kobashi is rocked!
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belliveau is working Kobashi over against the cage.
Belliveau blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau lands a nice uppercut.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Belliveau finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Kobashi seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Belliveau.
#T3#
Good body shot from Belliveau.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
Belliveau gets through Kobashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau digs a right hand underneath Kobashi's ribcage. Kobashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belliveau lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Belliveau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
Belliveau works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belliveau presses Kobashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belliveau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Belliveau.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Belliveau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Belliveau pushes Kobashi against the cage. Belliveau is working some dirty boxing. Belliveau pushes off with a quick right hook! Kobashi goes down! Kobashi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Belliveau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Belliveau!
In his post fight interview, Steve Belliveau started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
Hero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kobashi. That one must have hurt.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero lands a high kick!
Hero moves away from the strike by Kobashi.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hero if he has to take too many more of those.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kobashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kobashi slips a jab from Hero.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a lazy body kick
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Good shot there by Hero.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
#T1#
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Hero avoids them all with ease.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobashi, right into the meat.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hero! But no joy.
Hero throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Kobashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Kobashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kobashi scores with a three punch combo!
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Kobashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hero misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi jabs Hero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hero lands with a shot to the body.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kobashi thumps Hero with a low kick.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kobashi, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Hero lands with a slapping head kick.
Hero misses with a kick to the body
and Kobashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Hero's body.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Kobashi.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero is trying to stall.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Hero avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kobashi is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kobashi is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hero looks winded!#T4#
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Kobashi throws a shot to the body.
Kobashi lands a head kick!
Kobashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
Hero with a nice cross.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Kobashi - just one landing.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi tests Hero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Kobashi.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL2#
Hero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kobashi on the inside.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Hero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hero's gas tank.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Hero trying to control the position but instead, Kobashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hero into the cage.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kobashi breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Kobashi is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kobashi swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hero avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Hero slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Hero punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Hero jumps back.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Hero throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Hero misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kobashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi thumps Hero with a low kick.
Kobashi scores with a nice body kick.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Hero lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Kobashi cracks Hero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hero moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hero. That's going to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Hero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hero wants to clinch up but Kobashi keeps it at a distance.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hero misses.
Kobashi lands with a straight right. Hero didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Hero slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kobashi thows a body kick. Hero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Hero saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Hero slips the punch.
Hero looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Hero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kobashi with a body shot.
Kobashi throws a front kick aimed at Hero's knee but Hero avoids it well.
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!
Kobashi misses with a jab to the body
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hero misses the jab.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hero.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds his shin into the meat of Hero's side.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero is looking to score with low kicks.
Hero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
A jab from Kobashi does it's job there.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Kobashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Hero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Hero moved away.
Hero throws a lazy body kick
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hero.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rainbow Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hero's hands.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hero throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hero's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kobashi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Harvey with a jab.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Harvey's body.
Harvey throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kobashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harvey avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobashi misses with a looping left.
Harvey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kobashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvey.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Harvey swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi cracks Harvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Harvey.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harvey misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Kobashi dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Harvey down. #T2#
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Harvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Harvey is predictable there
and Kobashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kobashi!
Kobashi scores with a one two! Harvey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the body
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harvey lands a nice looking body kick.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Harvey lands but Kobashi takes it in his stride. #T3#
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Kobashi does it's job there.
Kobashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harvey moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvey scores with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Kobashi.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey slips under a jab from Kobashi.
Harvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kobashi connects with a jab.
Harvey lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Harvey in the body. #T4#
Kobashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the head.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harvey's calf.
Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
Harvey lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Kobashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Harvey avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kobashi is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Kobashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harvey counters with a nice body shot.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Harvey's body.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Kobashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Harvey misses.
Harvey throws a leg kick
letting Kobashi counter with a right hand.
Kobashi takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
Harvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Kobashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Kobashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvey. Harvey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey moves away from the strike by Kobashi.
And Harvey responds with a good body kick, but Kobashi manages to step out the way in time.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming. #T2#
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvey throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Harvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harvey counters with a nice body kick.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi.
Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harvey with a hook.
Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Harvey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Harvey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Harvey throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Harvey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kobashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Harvey checks the leg kick.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
Kobashi backing away here, and Harvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Harvey.
Kobashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harvey throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Harvey throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kobashi counter with a right hand.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kobashi's head backwards.
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Harvey ducks right into an uppercut from Kobashi.
Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Harvey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvey.
Harvey digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
Harvey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi misses with a right hand
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harvey - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harvey. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Harvey sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Harvey misses.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kobashi tries to move into range but Harvey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harvey throws a head kick that half lands.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi motions for Harvey to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sean Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kobashi cracks Harvey with an open hand slap.
Kobashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harvey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Kobashi backing away here, and Harvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harvey.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi.
Harvey throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harvey checks a leg kick.
Harvey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kobashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Harvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kobashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Harvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Harvey takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey.
A nice side step and Harvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Harvey cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
Kobashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harvey's hands.
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Kobashi lands.
A jab from Kobashi misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook.
Kobashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively.
Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Kobashi coming out on top.
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Harvey shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Harvey swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Harvey.
Well Kobashi 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kenta Kobashi thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Camacho scores with a one two! Kobashi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Kobashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camacho's sensitive parts.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
A nice side step and Kobashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho throws a front kick aimed at Kobashi's knee but Kobashi avoids it well.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi misses with a double jab.
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Camacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camacho throws a right hand that Kobashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kobashi also avoids with ease.
Kobashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camacho will feel that in the morning.
Kobashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a left to the body.
Camacho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Camacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Kobashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kobashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
Kobashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Kobashi's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kobashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobashi lands with a cross.
Camacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Kobashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kobashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
Camacho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Kobashi as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot to the body.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camacho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camacho doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Camacho is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Camacho has been cut.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenta Kobashi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenta Kobashi made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD498: Cro Cop
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Hooj throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobashi is looking to slow Hooj down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hooj's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Hooj as he checks the leg kick.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Hooj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hooj avoids it.
Hooj lands a body shot.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Hooj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
A slow jab from Hooj misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooj.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooj. #T1#
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Kobashi throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Hooj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi moves out of range as Hooj strikes.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hooj misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Kobashi.
Hooj scores with a body shot.
Hooj scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hooj digs a good body shot into Kobashi's ribs.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooj manages to avoid it.
Hooj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Hooj moved away.
Hooj now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooj jabs at Kobashi's body.
Hooj takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Hooj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kobashi thumps Hooj with a low kick.
Kobashi misses with a body punch
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hooj misses with a straight right.
Kobashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Hooj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
Hooj staying out of range there.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Hooj is out of range.
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hooj's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi swings for the body but Hooj moves out of range.
Kobashi cracks Hooj with a good jab.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Hooj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooj throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hooj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooj's sensitive parts.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Kobashi. That snapped Hooj's head back.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Hooj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooj misses with a looping right.
Hooj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Hooj takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Hooj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooj swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooj.
Kobashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Hooj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooj.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooj was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooj looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Hooj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooj swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
Hooj throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hooj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Hooj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Hooj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hooj checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Hooj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hooj cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Hooj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hooj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi keeps Hooj at a distance using the push kick.
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooj.
Hooj moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Hooj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Hooj.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooj.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Hooj counters with a left to the body.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Hooj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hooj down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooj.#T2#
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooj swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Hooj slips under a jab from Kobashi.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Hooj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Hooj loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Hooj moves out of range as Kobashi strikes.
Hooj appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Hooj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kobashi throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooj to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kobashi missing with a left hand there. Hooj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooj throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hooj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick
and Hooj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.#T4#
Kobashi throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Hooj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooj there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hooj.
Good work by Hooj as he checks the leg kick.
Kobashi cracks Hooj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hooj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
Hooj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Hooj cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooj.
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooj lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sjaardsen Hooj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi staying out of range there.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Hooj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobashi walks into a left hand.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Kobashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hooj throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Hooj avoids them all with ease.
Kobashi cracks a nice hook into Hooj's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Hooj connects with a right hand. Kobashi shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Hooj there.#ROC2#
Kobashi is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Hooj drops Kobashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kobashi looks back up at him and smiles so Hooj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Kobashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooj avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Hooj jumps back.
Hooj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Kobashi - just one landing.
Kobashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooj scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Hooj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Hooj moves away and avoids it.
Hooj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hooj misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hooj throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooj.
Kobashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hooj misses the jab.
As Hooj looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hooj just gets out of the way.
Hooj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Kobashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooj on the side of the head.
Hooj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hooj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kobashi. That one must have hurt.
Hooj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hooj's head.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooj is just out of range.
Hooj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hooj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hooj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hooj misses with a looping left.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
It looked like Kobashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooj.
Hooj misses with a body shot.
Hooj has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Hooj connects with a nice looking jab.
#KD2#
Hooj drops Kobashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kobashi looks back up at him and smiles so Hooj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Hooj's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooj tries to avoid it.
Kobashi lands a front kick.
Kobashi needs to keep his hands up - Hooj had a free shot at his head there.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hooj looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Hooj drops Kobashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kobashi looks back up at him and smiles so Hooj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T4#
Hooj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
A nice side step and Hooj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Hooj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kobashi! Hooj lets Kobashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kobashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kobashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kobashi slips a jab from Hooj.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Hooj avoids it.#KD2#
Hooj cracks Kobashi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hooj has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kobashi to stand back up!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hooj looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi throws a right hand that misses
and Hooj counters with a big right hand! Oh Kobashi is in trouble here! Hooj follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj!
Sjaardsen Hooj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD494: Right Leg Hospital
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Kobashi had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Thomas lands but Kobashi takes it in his stride.
Kobashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Thomas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi scores with a push kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Kobashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Thomas works Kobashi's body with a nice hook.
Thomas takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas thows a body kick. Kobashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Jab, jab by Kobashi - just one landing.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Thomas is looking to wear down Kobashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kobashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Kobashi as he connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Thomas moves forwards but Kobashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobashi digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Kobashi against the cage.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Thomas cracks Kobashi with a nice body shot.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi. #T4#
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Kobashi presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas trying to stall but Kobashi improves his position.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi can't break the clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Kobashi presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Thomas throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kobashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kobashi. #T1#
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Kobashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kobashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Kobashi has double underhooks.
Kobashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Kobashi. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas misses with a hook.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Kobashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Kobashi.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobashi circles away.
Thomas takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas moves to clinch but Kobashi breaks away
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Kobashi cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Kobashi's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Thomas misses with a body kick.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kobashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Kobashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range as Kobashi strikes.
Kobashi with a hook.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kobashi will feel that in the morning.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Kobashi takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kobashi misses with a looping left.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Kobashi misses.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Kobashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kobashi is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas thows a body kick. Kobashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Kobashi connects with a high kick.
Kobashi throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kobashi dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Kobashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenta Kobashi.
I've got Kobashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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AD488: To the Future
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobashi takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range. #CL2#
Asztalos rushes Kobashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobashi avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
A body shot lands from Kobashi.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Asztalos gets an underhook and turns Kobashi into the cage.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands a body shot. #T1#
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kobashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kobashi.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Asztalos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi can't break the clinch.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kobashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Kobashi tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Kobashi.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Kobashi's ribcage. Kobashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobashi tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Asztalos moves into the clinch successfully.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobashi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kobashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos.
Kobashi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Asztalos. #T1#
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos is working Kobashi over against the cage.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kobashi.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos is leaning against Kobashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asztalos gets through Kobashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
#T3#
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards. #ROC2#
Kobashi is rocked!
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Kobashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Kobashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
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!#KD2#
Asztalos drops Kobashi with a big right hand! Asztalos charges in looking to finish - Kobashi manages to keep Asztalos in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Asztalos tries to stand but Kobashi is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Asztalos gets to his feet. Kobashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos lands with a good body shot.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asztaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asztalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Asztalos throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Asztalos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asztalos thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Kobashi pushes him off.#T1#
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asztalos has time to react.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Kobashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi is looking to wear down Asztalos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Asztalos off balance momentarily.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Kobashi takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kobashi takes a step back to recover.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobashi.
A nice side step and Asztalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asztalos!
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asztalos swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi motions for Asztalos to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asztalos throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Asztalos.
Nice jab there from Asztalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
#T4#
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asztalos stuns Kobashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.#CL2#
Asztalos closes the distance and pushes Kobashi back into the cage.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos is working Kobashi over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
Our winner, Alex Asztalos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AD482: Smell of success
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Grunge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but Kobashi moved away.
Grunge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunge moves away.
Kobashi thuds his right hand into Grunge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grunge looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Grunge throws a front kick aimed at Kobashi's knee but Kobashi avoids it well.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunge to score with a decent uppercut.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Grunge counters with a head kick. That will keep Kobashi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Grunge's head.
Grunge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge throws a low kick but Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Grunge throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range. #T1#
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grunge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge scores with a jab to the head.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grunge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grunge misses with a body punch
and Kobashi counters with a low kick, right behind Grunge 's knee.
Grunge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kobashi.
Kobashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grunge lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunge on the side of the head.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Grunge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Grunge's head.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Grunge counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
Kobashi lands a jab to Grunge's midsection.
Grunge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kobashi rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grunge crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Grunge gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Grunge manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kobashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
Kobashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Grunge.
Kobashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobashi.
Grunge slips under a jab.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kobashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunge throws out the jab.
Grunge connects with a single shot there.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grunge staying out of range there.
Grunge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grunge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Grunge slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi connects with a body shot that sends Grunge's belly button to the back.
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Grunge.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Grunge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Grunge moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kobashi misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grunge looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Grunge moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kobashi takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
Grunge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grunge throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Grunge's shoulder, as Grunge tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grunge.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunge. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Grunge misses with a looping left.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Grunge checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grunge checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Grunge slips under a jab.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
And Grunge responds with a good body kick, but Kobashi manages to step out the way in time.
Grunge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grunge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Grunge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grunge swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Grunge loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grunge's calf.
Kobashi scores with a head kick. Grunge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kobashi throws a right hand that misses
and Grunge counters with an inside leg kick.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Kobashi works Grunge's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Grunge.
Grunge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grunge throws a chopping leg kick but Kobashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Grunge.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobashi missing with a left hand there. Grunge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grunge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kobashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grunge jabs Kobashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Kobashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grunge's head.#CL2#
Grunge has managed to clinch.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Grunge blocks it.
A short right from Grunge on the inside.
Grunge lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grunge throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Grunge blocks an uppercut.
Grunge misses with the head strike.
Grunge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobashi is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Kobashi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi avoids the elbow strike from Grunge, against the cage.
Grunge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Grunge breaks from the clinch.
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Grunge misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a big head kick but Kobashi shrugs it off.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grunge misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Grunge.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grunge digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
Grunge misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Grunge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grunge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the head.
Grunge takes one on the button.
Kobashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grunge misses the jab.
Grunge throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grunge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kobashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grunge slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Grunge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Grunge keeps Kobashi at a distance using the push kick.
Grunge scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge lands an overhand right.
Kobashi throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Grunge avoids it.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Grunge down.
Grunge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grunge.
Grunge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi stuns Grunge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grunge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well. #T2#
Grunge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Grunge avoided it.
Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Grunge lands with a right hand.
Grunge misses with a straight right.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grunge.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Kobashi misses
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Grunge scores with a decent looking hook.
Grunge misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Grunge. #T3#
Kobashi works the jab nicely.
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches.
Grunge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobashi throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Grunge there.
Grunge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunge counters with a nice leg kick.
Grunge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grunge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Grunge throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Grunge avoids it.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Kobashi avoids it.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Grunge ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi checks a low kick from Grunge.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
Grunge thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunge.
Grunge throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Grunge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Kobashi coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Grunge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grunge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Grunge!
An out of breath Tommy Grunge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AD475: I can(t)
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobashi swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Kobashi takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Dusk checks a low kick from Kobashi.
It looked like Dusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Dusk checks it.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dusk scores with a jab.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Dusk moves away and avoids it.
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Dusk moves out of range easily.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Kobashi.
Dusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Dusk moves out of range easily.
Dusk misses with a looping right.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Kobashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Dusk moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Dusk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobashi throws out the jab. #T1#
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dusk with a hook.
Kobashi missing with a left hand there. Dusk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kobashi lands a head kick. Dusk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Dusk moved away.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dusk scores with a hook.
Dusk misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi scores with a kick to the body.
Dusk blocks a leg kick.
Dusk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dusk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dusk checks a leg kick nicely.
Dusk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dusk connects with a right hand. Kobashi shakes it off.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Dusk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Dusk slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Dusk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
Kobashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dusk with a body shot.
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dusk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kobashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Dusk avoids it.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dusk.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Dusk misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Dusk throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
Dusk misses the shot to the body.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dusk misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kobashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Dusk's body.
Dusk with a jab.
A slow jab from Dusk misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobashi! But no joy.
Donk. Dusk catches Kobashi right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
A leg kick checked by Dusk.
Decent striking displayed by Kobashi there.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Dusk.
Dusk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Dusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dusk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Dusk saw that one coming. #T4#
Dusk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Kobashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dusk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dusk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Dusk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Dusk slips under a jab.
Kobashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk ducks right into an uppercut from Kobashi.
Kobashi swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dusk. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Dusk is looking to counter punch.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut. Dusk saw that one coming.
Dusk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kobashi takes one on the button.
Dusk sizes up Kobashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dusk misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Dusk slips under a jab from Kobashi.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
Kobashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi cracks Dusk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Dusk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dusk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kobashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Dusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Dusk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dusk down. #T1#
Kobashi scores with a nice body kick.
Dusk jabs at Kobashi's body.
Kobashi tries to move into range but Dusk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dusk checks it well.
Dusk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Dusk.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
Kobashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dusk's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobashi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dusk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dusk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Dusk moved away.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Kobashi misses with a straight right.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dusk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
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!
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Dusk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kobashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Dusk.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Dusk lands an overhand right.
A big left from Dusk misses.
Dusk misses the jab.
Dusk misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kobashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Dusk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dusk misses with a looping left.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dusk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.#T3#
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Dusk moves out of range.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dusk.
Kobashi scores with a hook.
Dusk works the jab nicely.
Dusk checks a leg kick.
Dusk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dusk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dusk's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
Kobashi tests Dusk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dusk.
Dusk blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Dusk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kobashi takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.#T4#
Good exchange - Dusk coming out on top.
Kobashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dusk misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a low kick, right behind Dusk 's knee.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dusk tries to counter with a takedown but Kobashi is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Dusk misses.
Dusk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kobashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dusk's head backwards.
Dusk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobashi cracks Dusk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dusk misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dusk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi punishes Dusk's body with a nice straight punch.
Dusk lands with a right hand.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Dusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Dusk.
Dusk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobashi throws out the jab.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws a head kick that Dusk semi-blocks.
Dusk throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dusk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Dusk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dusk misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
and Dusk counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dusk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dusk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dusk misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Dusk slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Dusk misses with a straight left.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Dusk saw that one coming.
Dusk moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dusk avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Dusk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dusk misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dusk lands a body shot.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Dusk scoring well with a low kick there.
Dusk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
#T2#
Kobashi swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dusk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kobashi. That one must have hurt.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Dusk lands a body shot.
Dusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobashi.
Dusk misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dusk. That's going to slow Kobashi down.
Dusk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dusk takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi counters with a body kick.
Kobashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Drake Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dusk misses.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Dusk cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Dusk throws a low kick but Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kobashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dusk finds it's way round the side to connect with Kobashi's head.
Dusk walks into a stiff left hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Dusk moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a hook but Dusk avoids it easily.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Dusk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dusk throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dusk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusk.
Dusk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dusk moves away.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi thinks about the counter body kick.
Dusk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kobashi at a distance.
Kobashi scores with a nice strike.
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Dusk off the cage and back into range.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Dusk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dusk.
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!
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Dusk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Dusk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Kobashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dusk misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Dusk's body.
Dusk thuds a left hand into Kobashi's body.
Dusk throws a low kick but Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi throws a hook but Dusk avoids it easily.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dusk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Kobashi misses.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
Dusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenta Kobashi.
Well Kobashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Drake Dusk stepped up to the mic, saying 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.
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Event:
AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobashi misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Potter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kobashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Potter decides to pull guard.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kobashi controls the pace.
Kobashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Potter wants to sweep here but Kobashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Potter is adopting a defensive guard.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.#T2#
Kobashi stuns Potter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Potter moves into the clinch.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Potter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kobashi lands an uppercut.
Kobashi slows down the pace here.
Kobashi presses Potter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Potter blocking some punches.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kobashi tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Potter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi cracks a nice hook into Potter's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Potter with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter shoots in but Kobashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Potter slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Potter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses the jab.
A jab from Potter finds it's way through Kobashi's defenses. #T4#
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobashi tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobashi to the ground. Kobashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Potter defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kobashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Kobashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the head.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Kobashi sprawls well.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Potter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Potter! But no joy.
Kobashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potter at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi 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#
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Potter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Potter.#TD2#
Potter gets the takedown into side control.
Potter trying to control the position but Kobashi is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kobashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potter trying to control the action but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
The strikes coming from Potter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Potter working the ground and pound from side control.
Kobashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Potter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobashi is refusing to be controlled, as Potter sits in half guard.
Potter controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Potter 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.
Potter wants to pass to mount but Kobashi is defending the position.
Potter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Potter throwing shots but Kobashi is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kobashi throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Potter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Potter looking to pass the guard.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Potter is looking to advance position but Kobashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Potter is trying desperately to improve position.
Kobashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Potter tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Potter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kobashi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobashi postures up.
Potter controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Potter thuds a left hand into Kobashi's body.
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Potter moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Potter.
Potter wants to clinch up but Kobashi keeps it at a distance.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Potter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter feints the counter takedown.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Potter throws a sloppy body shot
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Kobashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kobashi thumps Potter with a low kick.
Potter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Potter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kobashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kobashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Potter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Potter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Potter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Potter down.
Potter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Potter off balance momentarily.
Potter looks for a takedown but Kobashi sprawls well.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter is looking to clinch.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Potter should have avoided that one.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Potter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kobashi.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Potter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Potter goes for a double leg but Kobashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kobashi continues to drive forward.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Potter throws a head kick that misses.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kobashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potter on the side of the head.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potter. That did some damage!
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi jabs Potter right on the nose. Potter blinks but takes it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
No luck for Potter with that takedown attempt.
Kobashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Potter will feel that in the morning.
Potter misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Potter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Potter tenderised Kobashi's leg. Kobashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kobashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Potter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kobashi.
Potter throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Potter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kobashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
After the big win, Kenta Kobashi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AD460: Mister Tibbs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobashi tries a low kick but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kyoraku misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kyoraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoraku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobashi's hands.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Kyoraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi lands with a cross.
Kobashi with a nice cross.
Kyoraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi cracks Kyoraku with an open hand slap.
Kyoraku dips to his left and cracks Kobashi with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses the jab.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kyoraku misses with the combination.
Kyoraku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kyoraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Kobashi catches Kyoraku right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a chopping leg kick but Kobashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kobashi tries to keep at a distance but Kyoraku has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kobashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
A short left from Kyoraku.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a body punch.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Kyoraku stalling.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Kyoraku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyoraku's gas tank.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
A hook to the body from Kobashi.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands an uppercut.
Kyoraku tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
We've been informed that Kobashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kyoraku fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
A right hand to the body from Kobashi.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Kyoraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku trying to stall but Kobashi improves his position.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyoraku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyoraku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobashi lands with a nice body kick.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoraku stuns Kobashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyoraku throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
A shot to the body from Kobashi misses #CL#
and Kyoraku counters by moving into the clinch.
Kyoraku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kyoraku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Kyoraku. #T1#
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
A short left from Kyoraku.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi digs a right hand underneath Kyoraku's ribcage. Kyoraku let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
Good body shot from Kyoraku.
Kobashi lands a nice uppercut.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kobashi - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is leaning against Kyoraku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi cracks Kyoraku with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi gets through Kyoraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyoraku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Kobashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Kyoraku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyoraku's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kyoraku tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyoraku.
Kobashi presses Kyoraku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kobashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
Kobashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kobashi.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi works on Kyoraku's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kobashi stuns Kyoraku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobashi takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kobashi manages to circle out of the way.
Kyoraku throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Kyoraku misses its intended target.
Kyoraku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi connects with a body shot.
Kobashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kyoraku rather than just go for the knockout.
Kobashi lands with a cross.
Kyoraku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyoraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Kyoraku catches Kobashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kobashi tests Kyoraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Kyoraku slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kyoraku throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Kyoraku only half commits.
Kobashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyoraku on the side of the head.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kyoraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kobashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Kyoraku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi with a jab.
Kobashi is looking to chop away at Kyoraku's legs.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Kyoraku saw that one coming.
Kyoraku throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Kyoraku only half commits.
Kyoraku slips a jab from Kobashi.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kyoraku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Kyoraku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Kyoraku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Kyoraku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Kyoraku counters with a thumping low kick.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Kyoraku ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Kyoraku clinches up with Kobashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku lands a shot to the body.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to work over Kyoraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi pushes Kyoraku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi. #T4#
Kyoraku misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
Kobashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobashi.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyorakus head.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kyoraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku effectively controlling the action here.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 289: Tallon vs Jokinen
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kobashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturd Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Nice body punch from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kobashi moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kobashi moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Kobashi catches Sturd Jr right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a big elbow.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
Kobashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturd Jr's best efforts.
Sturd Jr is controlling the pace.
Kobashi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturd Jr in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobashi's head.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kobashi wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Kobashi is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kobashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi is staying active underneath Sturd Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kobashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kobashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturd Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobashi scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Sturd Jr - just one landing.
Kobashi slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls well. He's pushed Sturd Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kobashi takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
enabling Kobashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturd Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sturd Jr. Kobashi shrugs it off though.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kobashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Kobashi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Sturd Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Kobashi. No joy for Sturd Jr on that attempt.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr feints the counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi moves into range and lands 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!
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.#T2#
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Kobashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi keeps Sturd Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Kobashi tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Nice defenses there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kobashi's head.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sturd Jr.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi scores with a nice right hand.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Kobashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Sturd Jr is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a head kick that Sturd Jr semi-blocks.
Sturd Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kobashi blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kobashi will feel that in the morning.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Kobashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Sturd Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Sturd Jr controlling him for the moment.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kobashi has control of Sturd Jr's left arm, preventing Sturd Jr from doing any damage. #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.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr prevents Kobashi from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Kobashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kobashi backs off Sturd Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Kobashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kobashi misses with a straight right.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.#T3#
A head kick by Kobashi misses #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Kobashi throws Sturd Jr to one side and escapes!
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr jabs Kobashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturd Jr! But no joy.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Kobashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sturd Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturd Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenta Kobashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Kobashi as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Kobashi takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores with a takedown into Kobashi's guard.#ES#
Kobashi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sturd Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
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!
Sturd Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kobashi has the dominant position.
Kobashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi stalling the fight.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturd Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
Kobashi tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Kobashi to work.
Kobashi is looking to control Sturd Jr's arms but Sturd Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobashi has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kobashi as the two fighters clinch.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturd Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Sturd Jr.
#T3#
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kobashi is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
Kobashi works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Sturd Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Kobashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr'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!
#R5#
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Kobashi misses
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Sturd Jr shakes it off.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kobashi's leg but Kobashi calmly moves out of range.
Kobashi wants to slow Sturd Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination. Kobashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kobashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobashi scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Kobashi misses.
Sturd Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Kobashi steps away.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a big counter head kick but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in and bounces Kobashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Kobashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi lands with a good body shot.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr counters with a body kick.#T3#
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi thuds his shin into the meat of Sturd Jr's side.
Sturd Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kobashi counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Sturd Jr coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
As Kobashi backs off Sturd Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Kobashi defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Kobashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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Event:
EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
Bashorov throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Bashorov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kobashi's head backwards.
Bashorov throws out a powerful jab.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Bashorov counters with a single leg into guard. Kobashi didn't expect that.
Bashorov won't allow Kobashi to get back to his feet.
Kobashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobashi trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving. #T1#
Bashorov throws a strike but Kobashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bashorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobashi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bashorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bashorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bashorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kobashi slips nicely into half guard.
Bashorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobashi is looking to advance position but Bashorov won't allow it.
Bashorov wants to improve his position but Kobashi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Bashorov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kobashi stopping the sweep attempt from Bashorov.#SUB2#
Bashorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bashorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bashorov is trying to control the position but Kobashi postures up.
Kobashi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
Kobashi cracks Bashorov with an open hand slap.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bashorov punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashorov throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kobashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bashorov.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Bashorov.
Bashorov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashorov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bashorov blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Bashorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Bashorov tries to bum rush Kobashi with a series of wild strikes but Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Nice shot lands for Bashorov.
Kobashi throws a chopping leg kick but Bashorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kobashi defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bashorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Bashorov gets a double leg takedown into Kobashi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi is pulling down on Bashorov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bashorov, at least for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving. #T2#
Bashorov won't allow Kobashi to get back to his feet.
Kobashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobashi has Bashorov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bashorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Kobashi is keeping the position.
Bashorov trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bashorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobashi defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Kobashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Bashorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bashorov darts in looking for a takedown but Kobashi gets double underhooks and turns Bashorov into the cage.
Kobashi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bashorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kobashi's guard.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Kobashi is keeping the position.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Bashorov controlling him for the moment.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Bashorov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobashi.
Bashorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bashorov connects with a body shot that sends Kobashi's belly button to the back.
Kobashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Bashorov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bashorov scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Bashorov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi 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.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi defending well as Bashorov loads up on a big left hand.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Kobashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bashorov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Kobashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov goes for a takedown attempt but Kobashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Bashorov moved away.
As Kobashi backs off Bashorov throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bashorov walks into a jab.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Bashorov counters with a left to the body.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Bashorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bashorov tries to avoid it.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kobashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bashorov. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kobashi in his tracks.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Kobashi cracks a nice hook into Bashorov's ribs.#T4#
Bashorov lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bashorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Bashorov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bashorov connects with a body shot that sends Kobashi's belly button to the back.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Kobashi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Karim Bashorov just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Bashorov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobashi's guard.
Kobashi is looking to stand back up but Bashorov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kobashi. #REVR#
Bashorov wants to take a breather but Kobashi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bashorov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kobashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kobashi is controlling Bashorov's trapped leg to prevent Bashorov from advancing to side control.#ES#
Kobashi pushes Bashorov off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Bashorov swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi connects with the punch.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Bashorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Jab from Kobashi.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Bashorov jabs Kobashi right on the nose. Kobashi blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashorov scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Bashorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Bashorov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Bashorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobashi as he avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Bashorov moved away.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Bashorov avoids it.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
As Kobashi backs off Bashorov throws a huge counter combo but Kobashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov moves forwards but Kobashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobashi misses with a body punch
and Bashorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kobashi thinking.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Kobashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bashorov takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov with a hook.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobashi defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Kobashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Bashorov moves his leg out of the way.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bashorov's knee momentarily.
Bashorov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a left to the body.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Bashorov slaps the foot to one side.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Bashorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov cracks Kobashi with a good jab.
Bashorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Bashorov works Kobashi's body with a nice hook.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Kobashi's ribs.
Kobashi takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kobashi moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kobashi swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids 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!
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bashorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Bashorov checks it.
Kobashi looks to land a combination. Bashorov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bashorov avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobashi tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Kobashi's head back.
#T3#
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashorov.
Kobashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Bashorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobashi takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Bashorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kobashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Bashorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Kobashi thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it
and Bashorov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bashorov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Kobashi tests Bashorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Kobashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Bashorov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kobashi!#ES#
Kobashi sneaks out the side door and pushes Bashorov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashorov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karim Bashorov!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kobashi thinking.
Kobashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baba blocks a low kick nicely.
Baba cracks Kobashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kobashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Baba connects with a nice looking jab.
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Kobashi off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baba. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kobashi momentarily.
A jab from Kobashi finds it's way through Baba's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baba connects with a right hand. Kobashi shakes it off.
Kobashi slips a jab and a cross from Baba.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Baba does no damage. #T2#
Baba's corner calls for a 1-2. Baba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kobashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kobashi.
Baba throws a right and a left that Kobashi avoids nicely.
Kobashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the body.
Baba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Baba throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease.
Baba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kobashi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Baba rushes Kobashi and presses him up against the cage.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi is looking to control Baba's arms but Baba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobashi has his back to the cage.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Kobashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baba can't break the clinch.
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kobashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a head kick.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Baba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Baba.
Baba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baba scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kobashi. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick by Kobashi misses
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Baba misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sinbad Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Baba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kobashi misses with a shot to the body
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baba avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a thumping low kick.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut
and Baba counters with a right hand to the body.
Sinbad Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobashi misses with a looping left.
Baba tries a quick counter leg kick but Kobashi is wise to it.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Baba tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Baba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKobashi.
Kobashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Kobashi was not able to check.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baba avoids a kick to the body.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Baba.
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kobashi has time to react.
Baba scoring well with a low kick there.
Baba misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Baba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baba scores with a jab.
Baba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi. #T2#
Kobashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobashi scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Baba closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Baba is rocked!
Baba working hard to break the clinch.
Baba is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kobashi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Baba manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Baba misses
and Kobashi counters with a huge left! Baba is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kobashi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Baba from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kobashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Kobashi!
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CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi digs a good body shot into Harbor's ribs.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Harbor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Harbor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Harbor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harbor checks a leg kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Harbor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kobashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Kobashi.
Kobashi defending well as Harbor loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Harbor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kobashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Harbor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Kobashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobashi trying to control here.
Harbor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harbor lands a nice short elbow.
Harbor prevents Kobashi from improving his position.
Harbor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobashi defending well though.
Kobashi wants to get back to his feet.
Harbor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobashi keeps working.
Kobashi pushes Harbor off looking to stand but Harbor dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Harbor.
Harbor thows a huge punch but Kobashi dodges it nicely.
Kobashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harbor.
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobashi pulls Harbor in close to prevent any damage.
Harbor trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harbor.
Kobashi pulls Harbor in close to his closed guard and prevents Harbor from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbor is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harbor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kobashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Kobashi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harbor.
Kobashi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harbor is controlling him.
Kobashi keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Kobashi is keeping the position.#T4#
Kobashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobashi wants to stand but Harbor is controlling the position.
Kobashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harbor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harbor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harbor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kobashi 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.#SUB2#
Harbor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kobashi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kobashi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kobashi! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Harbor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobashi.
Harbor slips a jab from Kobashi.
Kobashi is looking to land body kicks.
Harbor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harbor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobashi but Kobashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Harbor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi clobbers Harbor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kobashi stuns Harbor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Harbor missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kobashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harbor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harbor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Harbor misses the jab.
Harbor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Kobashi tries to land a leg kick but Harbor saw it coming and moves away.
Harbor feints the counter takedown.
Harbor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbor.
Kobashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Harbor in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Harbor slips under a jab from Kobashi.
Harbor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbor.
Harbor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Harbor throws a series of punches but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harbor on the side of the head.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi jabs Harbor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harbor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harbor cracks Kobashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harbor swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
#T3#
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Harbor moves out of range easily.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harbor can do to turn this around?
Kobashi cracks Harbor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harbor throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harbor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kobashi misses its target.
Harbor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harbor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Harbor moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Harbor throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harbor moves out of range of the strikes.
Harbor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harbor scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harbor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harbor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harbor connects with a body shot.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harbor looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Harbor lands a right hook to the body.
Harbor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds his right hand into Harbor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi takes one on the button.#TD2#
Harbor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harbor lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Kobashi pushes Harbor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kobashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi swings for the body but Harbor moves out of range.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi moves forwards but Harbor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harbor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kobashi thumps Harbor with a low kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbor throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease.
Harbor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kobashi misses
and Harbor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbor throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harbor misses with a straight left.
Harbor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobashi defends it nicely.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbor misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Harbor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kobashi moves forwards but Harbor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harbor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Harbor avoided it.
Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Harbor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi tests Harbor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harbor scores with a shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a hook but Harbor avoids it easily.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
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!
Harbor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
Kobashi staying out of range there.#T3#
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harbor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harbor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Harbor off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harbor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harbor misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Harbor moves his leg out of the way.
Harbor lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Harbor misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harbor moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body shot.
Harbor misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harbor looks to land a combination but Kobashi avoids it well.
Harbor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harbor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Harbor off balance momentarily.
Harbor takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenta Kobashi.
I think Kobashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Burns Jr misses with the body kick
and Kobashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns Jr.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns Jr.
Kobashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kobashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Burns Jr.#T2#
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Kobashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns Jr's knee momentarily.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
And Kobashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Kobashi is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Kobashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kobashi misses its target.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns Jr tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns Jr avoided it.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi connects with a high kick.
Burns Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.#T1#
Kobashi checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Kobashi's leg. Kobashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Burns Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body shot.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Kobashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kobashi.
Burns Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Burns Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kobashi!
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Kobashi avoids it.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns Jr avoids it.#T1#
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr wants to slow Kobashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Burns Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Kobashi.
Burns Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Burns Jr motions for Kobashi to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Kobashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kobashi down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobashi.
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!
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenta Kobashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kobashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a leg kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns Jr off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Jab by Burns Jr.
Kobashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kobashi throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns Jr avoids it.#T3#
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
And Kobashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Kobashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kobashi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kobashi scores with a hook.#T4#
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Kobashi backing away here, and Burns Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Kobashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kobashi's calf.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kobashi in his tracks.
Kobashi moves forwards but Burns Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it. #T3#
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Kobashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Burns Jr thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Burns Jr throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Burns Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Kobashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Kobashi seems unphased.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenta Kobashi.
Well Burns Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr is the new middleweight champion!
Simba Burns Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.
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CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harbor is out of range.
Harbor with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Harbor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Kobashi catches Harbor right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Harbor's head.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Harbor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Harbor avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Harbor.
Harbor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Harbor sees coming a mile off.
Harbor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kobashi staying out of range there.
Harbor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobashi tries to avoid it but Harbor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobashi to the ground. Kobashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Harbor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Harbor avoided it.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harbor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbor scores with a jab to the head.
Kobashi throws a hook but Harbor blocks it.
Harbor misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kobashi delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Kobashi lands a big right hand that sends Harbor crashing to the mat! Kobashi stays standing though and waves Harbor back to his feet!#ROC#
Harbor is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Harbor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harbor throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Harbor is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kobashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Harbor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kobashi staying out of range there.
Harbor seems to have recovered his senses.
Harbor staying out of range there.#T2#
Kobashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harbor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Harbor throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harbor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harbor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kobashi misses with a right hand
and Harbor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbor.
Harbor dips to his left and cracks Kobashi with an uppercut!#T3#
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there #TD2#
and Harbor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kobashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harbor.
Kobashi seems keen to control Harbor's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harbor throws a big elbow that misses.
Kobashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Harbor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harbor is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Kobashi wants to stand but Harbor is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harbor misses with an uppercut. Kobashi saw that one coming.
Harbor cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
Harbor misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Harbor scores with a nice right hand.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harbor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Harbor's head but Harbor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kobashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Harbor's cut.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut. Harbor saw that one coming.
Kobashi scores with a kick to the body.
Harbor misses with a wild body shot.
Harbor throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harbor avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Harbor lands a jab to the head.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Harbor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Harbor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harbor.
Harbor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Harbor lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Harbor moves out of range easily.
Harbor cracks Kobashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harbor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harbor manages to avoid it.
Harbor slips a jab from Kobashi.
Harbor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harbor tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harbor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
It seemed like Harbor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harbor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kobashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harbor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Kobashi.
A shot to the body from Kobashi misses
and Harbor counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harbor lands with an uppercut that bounces Kobashi off the cage and back into range.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Harbor avoids it.
Harbor slips under a jab.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Harbor's shoulder, as Harbor tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Harbor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harbor misses with a series of wild punches.
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Harbor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harbor lands with a shot to the body.
Harbor checks a leg kick.
Harbor throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harbor checks it well.
Harbor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harbor looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harbor swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Harbor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harbor scores with a jab to the head.
Kobashi lands with a right hand.
Harbor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Harbor tries to counter it with a takedown but Kobashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kobashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harbor throws out the jab.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Harbor sees coming a mile off.
Kobashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Harbor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Harbor throws a counter combo.#T4#
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harbor checks it well.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Harbor saw that one coming.
Harbor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kobashi defends it well.
Harbor lands a nice shot to the body.
Harbor throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Harbor's head but Harbor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harbor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kobashi lands a nice hook to Harbor's body. Harbor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harbor slips under a jab from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harbor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kobashi thinking.
Harbor loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi throwing a counter right hand but Harbor manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Harbor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kobashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harbor.
Harbor lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Harbor.
Kobashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Harbor catches Kobashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a right and a left that Harbor avoids nicely.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Harbor.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Harbor.#T1#
Harbor misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Harbor.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harbor.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Kobashi. No joy for Harbor on that attempt.
Harbor throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Harbor lands with a right hand.
Kobashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Harbor should have avoided that one.
Kobashi swings for the body but Harbor moves out of range.
#T2#
Harbor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobashi throws out the jab.
Harbor loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Harbor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi throws a chopping leg kick but Harbor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harbor to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi thumps Harbor with a low kick.
Harbor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harbor with a hook.
Good work by Harbor as he checks the leg kick.
Harbor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harbor checks a leg kick.
Harbor connects with a looping right hand.
Harbor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Harbor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harbor's calf.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Harbor.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi lands a nice shot that snaps Harbor's head back.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
Harbor fails with the takedown.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Harbor moved away.
Harbor just misses with a punch to the body.
Harbor missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi throws a front kick aimed at Harbor's knee but Harbor avoids it well. #T4#
Harbor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kobashi under the eye.
Harbor walks into a left hand.
Jab by Kobashi.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Harbor.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harbor scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Harbor misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Harbor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Harbor counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harbor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Harbor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Harbor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Harbor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Harbor moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harbor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harbor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Harbor moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Harbor does no damage.
Harbor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harbor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harbor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Harbor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
Harbor punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Harbor ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.#T1#
Harbor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbor scores with a nice strike.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harbor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Harbor's head but Harbor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harbor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Harbor scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Harbor does no damage.
Harbor misses with a double jab.
Harbor connects with a body shot.#T2#
Good exchange - Kobashi coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi wants to slow Harbor down by chopping away at his legs.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Harbor loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Harbor's torso.
Harbor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harbor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Harbor off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi lands a jab to Harbor's midsection.
Kobashi tries to move into range but Harbor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harbor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobashi throws out the jab. #T3#
Harbor jabs Kobashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Harbor.
Kobashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harbor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harbor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Harbor moved out of range.
Harbor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harbor loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Harbor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kobashi tries to work over Harbor's front leg with a kick but Harbor checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kobashi.
Harbor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harbor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobashi misses with a low kick. #T4#
Harbor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Harbor counters with a shoot takedown. Kobashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Harbor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobashi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harbor 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.
Harbor is pulling down on Kobashi's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Harbor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Harbor misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Kobashi.
Kobashi dips to his left and cracks Harbor with an uppercut!
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Harbor.
Harbor checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi wants to slow Harbor down by chopping away at his legs.
Harbor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Harbor thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Harbor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Harbor counters with a nice body shot.
Kobashi misses with a body shot
and Harbor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbor scores with a jab to the head.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi. #T1#
Harbor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kobashi connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Harbor blocks a jab.
Kobashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kobashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harbor connects with a nice looking jab.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Harbor jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harbor, as that shot connected.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harbor with a hook.
Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harbor.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Harbor.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick
and Harbor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Harbor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harbor to score with a decent uppercut.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Harbor tries to counter it with a takedown but Kobashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Harbor's shoulder, as Harbor tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Harbor slips the punch.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Harbor.
Harbor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harbor is able to avoid easily.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kobashi lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Harbor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kobashi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harbor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Harbor.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the side of Harbor's head.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Harbor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Harbor has Kobashi pushed against the cage.
Harbor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harbor prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi is trying to stall.
Harbor fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Harbor has picked Kobashi up - he's going for a ride! Harbor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kobashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harbor postures up in Kobashi's guard and throws a big left but Kobashi blocks it.
Harbor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Harbor isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenta Kobashi.
I think Kobashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi retains his middleweight title!
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CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi stuns Reach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Reach sees coming a mile off.
Kobashi keeps Reach at a distance using the push kick.
Reach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kobashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reach scores with a push kick.
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Reach thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kobashi wants to slow Reach down by chopping away at his legs.
Kobashi tries to clinch up but Reach circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reach. That did some damage!
Kobashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Reach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Reach's head.
Kobashi scores with a jab. Reach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kobashi swings widly with a right hand
and Reach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reach checks a low kick from Kobashi.#CL2#
Kobashi moves into range and clinches up with Reach.
Kobashi has Reach pressed against the cage.
Reach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reach scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Kobashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reach throws an elbow but it misses.
Kobashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Reach lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reach.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Kobashi has Reach pressed against the cage, preventing Reach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Kobashi trying to stall but Reach improves his position.
Reach missing with knees to the body.
Kobashi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kobashi can turn it around.
Reach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.
Reach misses with some punches.
Reach pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Reach misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Kobashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kobashi to work.
Reach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kobashi.
Reach scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Reach lands a right hand.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
Kobashi cracks Reach with a nice body shot.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kobashi.
Kobashi trying to control the position but instead, Reach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobashi into the cage.
Reach lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Reach lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Reach manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kobashi instigates a clinch.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Reach.
Kobashi works on Reach's body with a couple of short punches.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reach blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Reach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reach's gas tank.
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
A short uppercut from Kobashi.
Reach throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi digs a right hand into Reach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reach's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod.
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#
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Reach throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi throws out a counter right but Reach avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Reach misses
and Kobashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
Reach throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Kobashi finds it's way through Reach's defenses.
Kobashi lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Reach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Reach moved away.#CL2#
Kobashi clinches.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reach takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reach.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reach landing knees to the head.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Reach lands a shot to the body.
Kobashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kobashi tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Kobashi tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi stalling.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reach. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reach.
Kobashi wants to stall.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobashi taking a breather.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kobashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
Reach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Reach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
#T3#
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Reach misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kobashi.
Reach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
Reach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reach.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Reach fails to land.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Reach lands an uppercut.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Reach blocking some punches.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reach blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Kobashi.
Reach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Reach tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Reach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kobashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi 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!
#R3#
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Reach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reach doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Reach misses its target.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Reach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to clinch but Reach moves out of range. #CL#
Kobashi tries to keep at a distance but Reach has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reachs head. #BC#
Reach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Reach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobashi.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick.
Reach scores with a hook to the body. Kobashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Reach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobashi's hands.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Reach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi connects with the punch.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reach lands with a cross. #T2#
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Reach misses the target.
Reach takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reach connects with a right hand. Kobashi shakes it off.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Reach.
Reach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Reach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Reach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reach takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Reach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kobashi has time to react.
Reach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reach throws a solid leg kick but Kobashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reach.
Kobashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reach is just out of range.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Reach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Reach down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Reach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Reach takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reach throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Reach cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kobashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kobashi misses with a hook. Reach ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobashi lands a front kick.
Kobashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Kobashi.
Reach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reach walks into a left hand.
Reach avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Reach's leg but Reach calmly moves out of range.
Reach avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Reach moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi tries to clinch but Reach is having none of it.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Kobashi scores with a nice body kick.
#T2##CL2#
Kobashi moves into the clinch.
Kobashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Reach gets an underhook and turns Kobashi into the cage.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Reach misses with the head strike.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kobashi.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach misses with a punch on the inside.
Reach lands a shoulder strike.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Reach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
Reach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kobashi pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reach takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Reach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Kobashi managing to block the knees to the body from Reach.
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Kobashi lands a right hand.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Reach is rocked!
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Oh Reach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reach misses with a body punch.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reach seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Kobashi pushes Reach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi is working Reach over against the cage.
Kobashi cracks Reach with a nice body shot.
Kobashi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reach lands a right hand.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Reach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kobashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kobashi presses Reach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Reach prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Nice body punch from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Reach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Reach moves out of range.
Reach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a really nice looking cross but Reach seems unphased.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Reach jumps back.
Kobashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reach in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach works the jab nicely.
Reach misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kobashi jabs at Reach's body.
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.
Reach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Reach checks it.
Reach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kobashi misses the jab.
Reach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Reach circles away.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
#CL2#
Kobashi clinches.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike.
Kobashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnny Reach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Reach.
A body shot lands from Reach.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Reach. #BC2#
Kobashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Reach's leg. Reach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reach digs a good body shot into Kobashi's ribs.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Reach's leg. Reach is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kobashi tests Reach's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
Reach throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reach misses with a hook.
Reach misses the jab.#CL#
Kobashi tries to keep at a distance but Reach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reach misses with some punches.
Reach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Reach controls his hands.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Reach breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kobashi - that will leave a mark!
Kobashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi thuds a left hand into Reach's body.
A left lands for Kobashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Reach shakes it off.
Kobashi tries to clinch up
and Reach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Kobashi there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reach if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Murkula thuds a left hand into Kobashi's body.
Murkula lands an overhand right.#TD#
Murkula feints and as Kobashi raises his hands in defense, Murkula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kobashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Murkula controlling him for the moment.
Kobashi pulls Murkula in close to prevent any damage.
Murkula stopping the sweep attempt from Kobashi.#ES2#
Kobashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murkula wants a takedown.
Murkula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi wants to stall.
A short right from Murkula on the inside. #T1#
Murkula lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murkula tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
#TD#
Murkula has hold of one of Kobashi's legs. Kobashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Murkula gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kobashi wants to stand but Murkula is controlling the position.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murkula is one step ahead there.
Murkula works over Kobashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kobashi wants to stand and escape but Murkula is having none of it.
Murkula scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Murkula wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving.
Murkula is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Murkula landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kobashi is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Murkula working for a triangle but Kobashi defends it easily.
Murkula 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kobashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Murkula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kobashi is continuing to stall.
Kobashi wants to control from the top but Murkula keeps moving.
Kobashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murkula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobashi stays in close to Murkula's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Murkula keeping moving, preventing Kobashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kobashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kobashi wants to get up but he can't break Murkula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murkula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobashi defending well as Murkula loads up on a big left hand.
Murkula throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a low kick, right behind Murkula 's knee.
Kobashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kobashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murkula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murkula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murkula scores with a shot to the body.
Murkula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murkula walks into a left hand.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murkula misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Kobashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murkula misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi tries to bum rush Murkula with a series of wild strikes but Murkula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobashi avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Murkula moved away.
Kobashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kobashi darts in and clinches Murkula up against the cage.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murkula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi stalling in the clinch but Murkula improves position.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobashi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kobashi digs a right hand underneath Murkula's ribcage. Murkula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
Murkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Murkula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murkula throws a series of punches but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi misses with a body punch
and Murkula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murkula on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobashi cracks Murkula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.#T2#
Murkula misses with a body shot.
Murkula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Murkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi connects with a right hand. Murkula shakes it off.
Murkula moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Murkula tries to land a front kick but Kobashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Murkula is looking to counter punch.
Murkula shoots in for a takedown but Kobashi shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kobashi clinches up against the cage.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike.
Murkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murkula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kobashi is defending well.
Murkula throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
A nice left hand lands by Kobashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobashi.
Still in the clinch, Kobashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kobashi.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Murkula controls his hands.
Kobashi is pushing Murkula up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Murkula lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murkula misses with the head strike.
Murkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murkula fails to land.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi taking a breather. #T4#
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Murkula.
Kobashi pushes Murkula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Murkula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kobashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taisto Murkula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murkula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murkula tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Murkula.
Kobashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Murkula blocks it.
Kobashi tries to work over Murkula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murkula up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kobashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Murkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murkula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murkula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
Murkula lunges at Kobashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobashi's hand.
Kobashi throws a hook but Murkula blocks it.
Kobashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murkula throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Murkula is wise to it.
Kobashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Murkula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
#T1#
Murkula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murkula moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kobashi throws a front kick that sends Murkula stumbling back into the cage.
Murkula misses with a low kick.
Kobashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Murkula tries to keep at a distance but Kobashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Murkula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murkula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kobashi has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murkula is able to avoid easily.
Murkula misses with a looping right.
Murkula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Murkula with a jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Murkula sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murkula.
Murkula lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kobashi lands with an overhand left.
Murkula ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Murkula getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses
and Murkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobashi, right into the meat.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murkula misses with a straight right.
Murkula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Murkula blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murkula.
Murkula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Murkula dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murkula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Kobashi clinches with his opponent.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Murkula lands an uppercut.
Kobashi pushes Murkula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kobashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kobashi leaning against his opponent.
Murkula prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Murkula can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Murkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Murkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murkula.
Murkula lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kobashi breaks from the clinch.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Murkula avoids the punch easily.
Murkula misses with a kick to the body.
Murkula just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Kobashi misses.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kobashi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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Event:
CEC 457
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raven moves out of range of the body kick.
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raven moves out of range of the strikes.
Raven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kobashi is able to avoid easily.
We've been hearing reports that Raven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kobashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kobashi misses with a right hand
and Raven counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
letting Raven counter with a right hand.
Raven works the jab nicely.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raven if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Raven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Kobashi lands with a cross. #T1#
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kobashi at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Raven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raven blocks the body kick.
Kobashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Kobashi.
Raven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
A jab from Kobashi misses.
Raven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raven there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raven blocks the body kick.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raven avoids a kick to the body.
Raven tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Kobashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raven keeps Kobashi at a distance using the push kick.
Raven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Kobashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raven finds it's way round the side to connect with Kobashi's head.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raven manages to avoid it.
And Raven counters with a quick kick to the body but Kobashi blocks it.
Raven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raven.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raven has been cut.
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Raven throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
Raven avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi jabs Raven right on the nose. Raven blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Kobashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
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!
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Raven sees coming a mile off.
Kobashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raven explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Raven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raven connects with a nice looking jab.
Raven lands a body shot.
Raven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Raven is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raven scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Raven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Raven checks it.
Thomas Raven is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobashi throws a lazy right hand but Raven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobashi misses with a looping left.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Raven.
Kobashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
And Raven counters with a quick kick to the body but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raven avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kobashi sprawls and moves away.
Raven on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raven.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raven - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raven. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raven, as that shot connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raven - that will leave a mark!
Raven looks to land a body kick but Kobashi moved away.
Raven misses with a hook.
Kobashi takes one on the button.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick
and Raven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobashi cracks Raven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raven blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Kobashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raven digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Raven sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Raven was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kobashi.
Raven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Raven counters with a nice leg kick.
Raven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Kobashi finds it's target.
Raven is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Kobashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kobashi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kobashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Raven counters with a single leg into guard. Kobashi didn't expect that.
Raven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Raven trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Raven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kobashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kobashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kobashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kobashi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kobashi trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobashi's guard. #REVR#
Raven won't allow Kobashi to get back to his feet.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven throws a strike but Kobashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raven'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!
#R3#
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Raven scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a combination that misses
enabling Raven to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi works Raven's body with a nice hook.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Raven is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raven.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raven to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick there by Raven.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Kobashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raven counters with a solid body kick.
Kobashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
A head kick by Kobashi misses #TD#
and Raven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raven working some strikes from top position.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raven.
Raven trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Raven is really struggling to control Kobashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kobashi has momentary wrist control but Raven slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kobashi wants to stand but Raven is controlling the position.
Raven cracks Kobashi with a solid left hand.
Raven tries to free his leg and advance position but Kobashi is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Raven works over Kobashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kobashi keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Thomas Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Raven wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving.
Raven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobashi is keeping the position for now.
Kobashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kobashi is keen to just control but Raven is a slippery customer.
Kobashi tries to pass to full mount but Raven defends it.
Raven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raven is trying to control the position but Kobashi postures up.
Thomas Raven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB#
Raven throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kobashi escapes and throws Raven's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Raven is looking to reverse the position.
Kobashi throws an elbow but Raven slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobashi can do to turn this around?
Raven tries to improve position but can't.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.
Raven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raven wants to improve his position but Kobashi is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raven 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raven!
A pretty intense looking Thomas Raven took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CEC 450
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Sundvison throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook but Sundvison blocks it.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundvison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundvison.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Sundvison moves out of range.
Sundvison moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Kobashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sundvison 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.
Kobashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kobashi lands with a good body shot.
Sundvison avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Sundvison.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sundvison is out of range and Kobashi settles back down. #T1#
Sundvison misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Sundvison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Sundvison moves out of range easily.
Sundvison throws a low kick, looking for Kobashi's leg but Kobashi calmly moves out of range.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundvison is looking to counter punch.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Sundvison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sundvison down.
Sundvison misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Sundvison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Sundvison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sundvison throws out a loose jab but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Sundvison keeps Kobashi at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Sundvison throws out a powerful jab.
Kobashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi stuns Sundvison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sundvison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sundvison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Sundvison staying out of range there.
Sundvison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sundvison misses with a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a nice body shot.
Sundvison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Sundvison lands with an overhand left.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Sundvison moves out of range.
Sundvison drops his hands momentarily and Kobashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sundvison looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kobashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sundvison.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the head.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sundvison checks it well.
Sundvison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kobashi manages to circle out of the way.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sundvison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison lands a front kick.
Kobashi lands with a right hand.
Sundvison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kobashi backs up against the cage.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Sundvison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Sundvison is out of range.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Sundvison's shoulder, as Sundvison tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Sundvison.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Sundvison avoids it.#T4#
Sundvison doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobashi circles away.
Sundvison misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sundvison has managed to clinch.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
A short right from Kobashi on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sundvison.
Sundvison has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
A short body shot lands from Kobashi as the two fighters clinch.
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sundvison blocking some punches.
Kobashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundvison.
Kobashi is leaning against Sundvison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sundvison misses with some punches.
Kobashi lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
That's time! Sundvison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundvison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Sundvison punishes Kobashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kobashi blocks the low kick.
Kobashi jabs Sundvison right on the nose. Sundvison blinks but takes it well.
Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sundvison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundvison scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundvison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundvison moves out of range as Kobashi strikes.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Sundvison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Sundvison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sundvison moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Sundvison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sundvison clobbers Kobashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Sundvison misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sundvison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a body kick that stops Sundvison in his tracks momentarily.
Kobashi thows a body kick. Sundvison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Sundvison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundvison connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sundvison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Kobashi throws out a powerful jab.
Sundvison lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Sundvison blocks the body kick.
Sundvison blocks the body kick.
Sundvison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Sundvison finds it's way through Kobashi's defenses.
Kobashi lands a jab to Sundvison's midsection.
Sundvison lands a head kick!
#T3#
Sundvison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Sundvison ducks right into an uppercut from Kobashi.
Sundvison misses with a kick to the body.
Sundvison connects with a crisp jab.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Sundvison checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Sundvison.
Sundvison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sundvison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Sundvison misses.
Sundvison misses with a straight left.
A cross from Kobashi lands.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi moves out of range as Sundvison strikes.
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison throws a series of punches but Kobashi avoids them all with ease.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi lands a right hook to the body.
Sundvison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sundvison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kobashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sundvison takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Sundvison misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenta Kobashi 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#
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Sundvison counters by clinching up.
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the side of Sundvison's head.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundvison.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kobashi cracks Sundvison with a nice body shot.
Sundvison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sundvison misses with a punch on the inside.
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kobashi gets through Sundvison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundvison has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kobashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Sundvison tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundvison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kobashi tries to work over Sundvison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobashi scores with a shot to the side of Sundvison's head.
Sundvison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Sundvison is rocked!
Sundvison prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
A short left from Kobashi.
Oh Sundvison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Sundvison avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Sundvison seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobashi.
Sundvison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kobashi's defenses.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Mats Sundvison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Sundvison blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sundvison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sundvison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Sundvison.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Sundvison.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sundvison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundvison.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundvison. #T3#
Sundvison connects with a knee to the head.
Kobashi lands a right hand.
Kobashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Kobashi stalling in the clinch.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi presses Sundvison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobashi tries to work over Sundvison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi lands a right hand.
Kobashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundvison misses with an elbow over the top.
Sundvison pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Kobashi. #KD2#
Kobashi drops Sundvison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sundvison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sundvison's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sundvison drops to his knees and Kobashi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Kobashi!
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Event:
CEC 444
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Scott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobashi's half guard.
Kobashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
Kobashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kobashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
Kobashi keeping hold of Scott's head, controlling as best he can.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Kobashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Kobashi is trying to stand.
#T1#
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kobashi is looking to improve his position.
Kobashi has hold of Scott's hands but Scott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Scott wants to work for an arm triangle but Kobashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kobashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott is thwarting Kobashi's attempts to control the position.
Kobashi tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Kobashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kobashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Scott is thwarting Kobashi's attempts to control the position.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobashi defending well though.
Kobashi trying to control but Scott postures up.
Kobashi tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott working over Kobashi with some ground and pound. Kobashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobashi defending well though.
Kobashi is trying to control but can't.
Kobashi tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kobashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kobashi defending well though. #T3#
Kobashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Scott wants to escape the position.
Kobashi is trying to stick to Scott's back but Scott is turning into Kobashi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kobashi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scott.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobashi, not yet.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott postures up.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Scott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scott.
Kobashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kobashi is aware though and is defending well.
Kobashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kobashi is one step ahead there.
Kobashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Scott dominated that round.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott is working Kobashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kobashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Scott is looking for a sweep. Kobashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kobashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kobashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott 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.
Kobashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.
Kobashi content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobashi passes into side control.
#T1#
Kobashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott tries to bench press Kobashi off him but Kobashi keeps the position.
Scott tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kobashi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kobashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kobashi looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Kobashi maintains control.
Scott regains half guard.
Kobashi wants to stand up but Scott has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Kobashi has control of the leg.
Kobashi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scott tries to roll over but Kobashi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Scott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kobashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Esteban Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kobashi trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Kobashi passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kobashi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kobashi pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Kobashi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Kobashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Kobashi counters with a body kick.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily.
Kobashi misses with a straight right.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kobashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Kobashi lands with a kick to the temple. Scott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kobashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Scott scores with a jab.
Scott throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott takes one on the button.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobashi's hands.#T1#
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi is pawing at Scott, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Scott's nose. Scott is badly hurt! Kobashi pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Scott tries desperately to hold on but Kobashi is relentless in his assault! As Scott receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kobashi away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenta Kobashi!
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Event:
CEC 437
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Diode scores with a body shot.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Diode tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diode is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
We've been told by Kobashi's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobashi lands with a nice body punch.
Diode walks into a stiff left hand from Kobashi.
Diode has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Diode.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a hook but Diode avoids it easily.
Diode misses with a low kick as Kobashi jumps back.
Diode looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diode throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kobashi slips under a jab.#T1#
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Diode.
Diode looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diode's calf.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Diode ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Diode clinches. #BC2#
Diode breaks the clinch.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diode looks for the body kick but Kobashi saw that one coming. #T2#
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!
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Diode's front leg but catches the back leg as Diode tries to avoid it.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a low kick but Diode moves out of range easily.
Diode with the counter takedown but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Diode misses with a double jab.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Diode tries to counter it with a takedown but Kobashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Diode.
Diode scores with a decent looking hook.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Diode fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kobashi avoids the head kick by Diode.
Diode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Diode throws a head kick that misses
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combo that has Diode backing up. Diode nods at Kobashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Diode moves out of range of the body kick.
Kobashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi lands a nice shot that snaps Diode's head back.
Diode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Diode finds it's target.
Diode wants to clinch.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diode forces Kobashi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Diode closes the distance and pushes Kobashi back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diode lands an elbow just above Kobashi 's eye.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Diode is rocked!
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diode is still on wobbly legs! Can Kobashi finish him?
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Diode.
Diode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diode'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.
Kobashi stalling against the cage.
Diode seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Diode.
Kobashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diode.
Diode fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diode can do to turn this around?
Diode defending well as Kobashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Diode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diode throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diode ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Diode throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diode tries to clinch but Kobashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diode was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Diode has closed the distance and engaged Kobashi in a clinch.
Diode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Diode controls the action.
#T1#
Kobashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diode backwards.
Diode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Kobashi keeps control of Diode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diode tries to work over Kobashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diode misses with a knee to the head.
Kobashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Diode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Diode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Diode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Diode fails to land with a series of punches.
Diode misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobashi lands a brutal head kick. Diode looks out on his feet and Kobashi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kenta Kobashi!
The defeated Light Diode had this to say: 'This is probably the last time you'll ever see me in the ring... it's been a good career but I just can't string together a win anymore so I think I'm going to go ahead and call it quits. Thank you for all the support over my long career and all the best my opponent, who did a real good job. Later'.
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