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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolf fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Rolf gets underhooks to prevent Musashi's takedown attempt.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Musashi rushes Rolf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Musashi after a bit of a struggle.
Rolf wants a takedown.
Rolf looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Musashi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rolf can't fight it off and eventually Musashi manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolf (0) vs (2) Musashi
Musashi trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolf controls the pace.#T3#
Rolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rolf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Musashi for as long as he can get away with.
Musashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Musashi is keeping the position.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Rolf is looking to advance position but Musashi won't allow it.
Rolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Rolf seems content to control.#T6#
We've been informed that Musashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolf continues to stall.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rolf in particular looking to stall.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Musashi is defending well.
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Musashi is defending the position.
Rolf passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (5) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Rolf is looking to work his way around to Musashi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Musashi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolf (8) vs (2) Musashi#SUB#
Rolf is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Musashi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Musashi.#T9#
More hug and hope from Rolf.
Further stalling from Rolf.#T10##T11#
Musashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Musashi is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolf, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolf doesn't have the hooks in though and Musashi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (8) vs (4) Musashi
Musashi postures up.
Rolf trying to control the position here.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Musashi controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Rolf pulls Musashi in close to prevent any damage.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Musashi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here. #T13#
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (10) vs (4) Musashi
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T14#
Rolf passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brett Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Stone takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Stone gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Musashi
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (5) vs (0) Musashi#SUB#
Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stone wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Stone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Musashi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stone but great work by Musashi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stone (5) vs (4) Musashi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stone tries to bench press Musashi off him but Musashi keeps the position.
Stone wants to control but Musashi postures up.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Musashi controlling from side mount.
Stone is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Musashi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Musashi controls the position.#T3#
Musashi working away.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone tries to bench press Musashi off him but Musashi keeps the position. #T4#
Musashi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stone is looking to reverse the position.
Stone is trying to control Musashi's posture but Musashi avoids it.
Stone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Musashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Stone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Musashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone is letting Musashi control him for a moment.
Musashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Musashi slows the pace down.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Musashi stalls from top position.
Stone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 700pw, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stone tries to buck Musashi off but Musashi is having none of it.#T7#
Musashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Stone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Stone struggling a bit here.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Musashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Musashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Stone wants to control but Musashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stone continues to stall.
Stone wants to get back to full guard but Musashi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (5) vs (7) Musashi
Stone wants to control but Musashi postures up.#T10#
Musashi is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone tries to bench press Musashi off him but Musashi keeps the position.
Stone is trying to control Musashi's posture but Musashi avoids it.
Stone tries to bench press Musashi off him but Musashi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Musashi working away.
Stone is being controlled here.
Musashi trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Stone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Musashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hitters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stone is being controlled here.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Musashi keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Stone trying to remain calm as Musashi controls from the top position.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Musashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Stone wants to control but Musashi postures up.
Stone is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stone wants to control but Musashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Musashi not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musashi wins on points by 7 to 5.
Brett Stone was interviewed post fight and said 'Firstly I would like to thank my supporters for their unwavering support and to also apologize for my performance today, I promise to do better next time '. |
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Event:
EK 14_Masters of Disaster
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Musashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi lands an overhand right.
Gracie 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Musashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Musashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Musashi catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Musashi avoided it.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Musashi lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi lands with a nice body kick.
Musashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
Gracie with a hook.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Musashi tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Musashi misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Musashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Musashi's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gracie. Musashi shrugs it off though.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie feints and then cracks Musashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Musashi down.
Renato Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Musashi scores with a hook.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Musashi's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi checks a low kick from Gracie.
A nice side step and Musashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Musashi catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Musashi.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie 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.
Gracie throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Musashi moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the ropes and back into range.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Musashi tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi motions for Gracie to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Musashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Musashi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie slips a jab from Musashi.#T1#
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi motions for Gracie to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Musashi just manages to avoid it.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Musashi on the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Musashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Musashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie with a nice cross.#T2#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Musashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Musashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musashi blocks a jab.
Musashi throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Musashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie is looking to slow Musashi down with leg kicks.
Gracie throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Musashi cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Musashi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Gracie cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range. #T2#
Gracie defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie is looking to slow Musashi down with leg kicks.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Musashi takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi throws a head kick that half lands.
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 Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Musashi.
Gracie moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Musashi lands the left hand.
Gracie throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Musashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Gracie works Musashi's body with a nice hook.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Musashi throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musashi jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Musashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Musashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Renato Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie made sure to mention his sponsor, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EK 12_ DARWIN'S DOOM
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Less misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Less.
Less looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Less 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Less on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musashi slips under a jab from Less.
Less swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Less's head but Less sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Less closes the distance and clinches.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Less connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Less.
Less rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Musashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Less in the body.
Less ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi scores with a head kick. Less tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Name Less has been cut.#T1#
Less misses with a looping left.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Less saw that one coming.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Less.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Less blocks the low kick.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Less throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Less.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Less looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Less is able to avoid easily.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Less avoids it with no problem.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Less throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
Less looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Less lands with a thumping leg kick.
Less moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Less will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Less checks it.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Less lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Less. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Less tried to score with a low kick but Musashi checks it.
Musashi tests Less's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Less delivers a nice body kick.
Less jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Less misses with a hook.
Less pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Less tries to counter by clinching up but Musashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Less tries to clinch but Musashi is having none of it.
Less throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Less.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Less appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Less throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Less misses the shot to the body.
Less ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Less takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Less throws a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a series of strikes. Less will be more careful next time no doubt.
Less throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Less.
Musashi tries to score with a low kick but Less moves his leg out of the way.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Less.
Musashi is looking to chop away at Less's legs.
Less tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Less fails in his attempt to clinch.
Less lands a really nice looking cross but Musashi seems unphased.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Less lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Less lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Less scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi slips under a jab from Less.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Less seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Musashi throws a head kick but Less moves out of range.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Less 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Less avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Name Less's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Musashi jabs Less right on the nose. Less blinks but takes it well.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses
enabling Less to counter with a crisp jab.
Less fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well.
Less tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Less lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Less throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Less's jab looks to have found its range, popping Musashi under the eye.
Less lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Less with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Less throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Less moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Less.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Less uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.#T1#
Less moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Less takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Less connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Less.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Musashi.
Less misses with a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Less delivers a nice body kick.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Less moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Less fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
A lazy left from Less finds it's target.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Less.
Musashi lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Less is able to avoid easily.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Less.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Less sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Less with a nice cross.
Less moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Less scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Less slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Less checks the leg kick.#CL#
Less drives through and clinches with Musashi against the ropes.
Less missing with knees to the body.
Less misses with a hook to the ribs.
Less tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Musashi avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Less.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Musashi throws an elbow but misses.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Less lands with a right to the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Less tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Less lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Less's defenses.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Less working aggressively here.
Less avoids a wild elbow strike from Musashi.
Musashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Less lands an elbow inside that Musashi shrugs off.
Less blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Less fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Less.
Less misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musashi avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Less has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Less.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Less misses with a body punch.
Less lands an elbow just above Musashi 's eye.
Musashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi cracks Less with a nice body shot.#T4#
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Less lands with a left to the head.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Less pushes off an throws an elbow but Musashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less has Musashi pressed against the ropes, preventing Musashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Less looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Musashi dodges an elbow strike from Less.
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Name Less will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Less gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Less's shoulder, as Less tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Musashi slips a straight right by Less.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Less throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Less throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a left and a right that stings Less.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Less 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Less with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Less tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Less blocks it well.
Musashi avoids a kick to the body.
Less tried to score with a low kick but Musashi checks it.
A left lands for Musashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Less on the side of the head.
Musashi throws a head kick but Less moves out of range.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Less throws a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Less connects with the punch.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Less wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Less is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Less misses with a hook.
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
Less slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi moves out of range as Less strikes.
Musashi clobbers Less with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Less checks a leg kick nicely.
Less scores with a body shot.
Less lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Less off the ropes and back into range.
Less throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Less moves away and avoids it.
Less takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Less misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Less uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Less feints and then cracks Musashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Musashi down.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Less swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Less misses with a body kick.
Musashi throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Less scores with a jab to the jaw.
Less slips a jab from Musashi.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Musashi slips under a jab from Less.
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Less.
#T3#
Less with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Less keeps Musashi at a distance using the push kick.
Less checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Less.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Less.
Less looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less.
Less moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Less lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Less misses the shot to the body.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Less.
Less misses with a low kick.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
Musashi throws a push kick but Less slaps the foot to one side.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Musashi lands but Less takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Less scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Less.
Less misses the jab.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Less avoids it with no problem.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Less moves out of range easily.
Less chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Less.
Musashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Less steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi lands a two punch combo.
Less misses with a low kick.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Less is just out of range.
Less misses with a low kick.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Less.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi checks a low kick from Less.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Less. Musashi shrugs it off though.
Less throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Less takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Less uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Musashi tries to get set, Less tries to push him back and clinch up but Musashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Less.
An inside leg kick from Less misses.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Less steps away.
Musashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Less if he has to take too many more of those.
Less throws a leg kick that misses.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Less lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Less finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Less catches Musashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Less blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Less.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Less takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Less lands a nice shot that snaps Musashi's head back.
Less with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Less throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Less.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Less wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Less tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Less throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Musashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Less is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
Less scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Less.
The fighters circling - Less throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Less ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Less scores with a push kick.
Less stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Less with the inside leg kick.
Less throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Both fighters circling a little - Less finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Less with a hook.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A big right from Musashi misses.
Less moves out of range of the strikes.
Less rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a left to the body.
Less tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Less is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Less darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Less.
Less throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Less is looking to score with low kicks.
Less scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi walks into a stiff left hand from Less.
Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Less moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMusashi.
Less looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Less uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Musashi 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 Less has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Less and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Less motions for Musashi to come forward. Less throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Less fails in his attempt to clinch.
Less scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Less uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Less was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi tried to score with a low kick but Less checks it.
Less steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a hook. Less ducked under it nicely.
Less is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Less blocks the leg kick.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Less sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Less wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Less swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Less connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Less lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Less.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Name Less had his way with Miyamoto Musashi in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Musashi moves out of range as Less throws a body kick.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Less cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Less misses.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Less connects with a crisp jab.
Musashi throws a head kick but Less moves out of range.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Less thumps Musashi with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Less scores with a decent looking hook.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Less blocks a jab.#T1#
Musashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Less.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Less throws a low kick but Musashi moves out of range easily.
Less uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Less throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less.
Less looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Less lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Less sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Less throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Less there.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Less lands the left hand.
Less throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Less avoids it with no problem.
Musashi tries to work over Less's front leg with a kick but Less checks it.
Less with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws a low kick but Less avoids it.
Musashi connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Less.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi swings for the body but Less moves out of range.
Less tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Musashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Less checks it
and Less counters with a right hand to the body.
Musashi moves out of range as Less strikes.
Musashi throws a hook but Less blocks it.
Musashi throws a low kick but Less moves out of range easily.
Less takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Less throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Less misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Less.
Less throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Less jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Musashi scores with a jab. Less acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Less.
Musashi cracks Less with a good jab.
A cross from Less lands.
Musashi is looking to chop away at Less's legs.
Musashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Less is looking to counter punch.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Less tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Musashi is able to avoid easily.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Less throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
Less throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Less tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Less.
Less walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Less.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Less.
Less looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Less in the body.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Less throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Less pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Less uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Less looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less pushes Musashi away with a front kick.
Nice body punch from Less.
Musashi lands a body shot.
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 Name Less.
I think Less 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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EK 9_ABSOLUTE ULTRAVIOLENCE
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Entei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi takes one on the button.
Entei falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot.
Entei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Harry Entei has been cut.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entei throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Entei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Entei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musashi.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Entei throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Entei has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi jabs Entei to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Entei.
Entei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Entei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Entei looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Entei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Entei manages to break the clinch.
Entei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi lands with a slapping head kick.
Entei throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.#T2#
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Musashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entei scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Musashi swings for the body but Entei moves out of range.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entei throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Entei thuds a left hand into Musashi's body.
Entei slips under a jab.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Entei has time to react.
Entei connects with a looping right hand.
Entei throws a right and a left that Musashi avoids nicely.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Entei takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Entei.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Entei scores with a four punch combination!
Entei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Entei.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei misses with a hook.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi lands with a nice body punch.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Entei circles away quickly and effectively.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Musashi sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Musashi avoids it this time.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Entei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Musashi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Entei gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entei. #BC#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Entei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Musashi on the side of the head.
Entei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Entei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi slips a jab from Entei.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Entei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick but Entei moves out of range.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with a nice body kick.
Entei misses with a looping right.
Entei connects with a body shot.
Entei misses with a two punch combination.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Entei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Entei.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Entei wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Entei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Musashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Entei throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Entei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Entei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Entei tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Entei avoids the head kick by Musashi.
Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi lands a jab to Entei's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei walks into a jab.
Entei tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Entei just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMusashi.#T2#
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a stiff right hand.
Entei blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi connects with a high kick.
Musashi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Entei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Entei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Entei punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entei connects with a jab.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Entei tries to move into range but Musashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Entei tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Entei moves to clinch but Musashi breaks away
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Entei moves into the clinch successfully.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Entei's head. #BC#
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Entei scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Entei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Entei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musashi.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Entei lands a high kick!
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Entei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Entei throws a sloppy head kick
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Musashi lunges at Entei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Entei's hand.
Nice defenses there by Entei.
Musashi lands an overhand right.
Entei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Entei throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Musashi scores with a hook.
Entei loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Entei throws a low kick, looking for Musashi's leg but Musashi calmly moves out of range.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Entei moves away from the strike by Musashi.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei. #T1#
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Entei.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Musashi throws a head kick but Entei moves out of range.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook but Entei blocks it.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Musashi misses.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Entei.
Entei slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
Entei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi throws a hook but Entei blocks it.
Entei moves away from the strike by Musashi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Entei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entei moves away.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Entei didn't see that one coming.
Entei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Entei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Entei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Entei blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses the jab.
Entei throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Entei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Entei in his tracks.
Entei misses with a body shot.
Entei scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Entei moves out of range of the strikes.
Entei misses with a leg kick
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Musashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Entei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the ropes.
Entei is working Musashi over against the ropes.
Entei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entei misses with some punches.
Entei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Musashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Musashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entei feints a jab promting Musashi to slip. Entei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Musashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Entei throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Entei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi throws a body punch but Entei moves out of range.
Entei slips a straight right by Musashi.
Entei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Entei takes one to the chin there.
Entei connects with a body shot.
Entei missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Musashi throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Musashi misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Entei! But no joy.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Musashi connects with a body shot.#T1#
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musashi.
Musashi jabs Entei right on the nose. Entei blinks but takes it well.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Entei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Entei slips a straight right by Musashi.
Entei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Entei throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Entei.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Entei defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Entei.
#T2#
Entei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei is looking to score with low kicks.
Musashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entei.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a cross.
Entei misses with a body shot.
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Entei moves into the clinch.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
#T3#
Entei lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Entei throws a head kick that misses
and Musashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Entei slips a straight right by Musashi.
Entei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Entei loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Entei.
Musashi swings for the body but Entei moves out of range.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Entei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
Musashi sets himself, and Entei steps forward looking for the clinch! Musashi avoids it this time.
Musashi misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Entei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
That kick from Entei tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Entei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Entei lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Musashi tries to keep at a distance but Entei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Musashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Entei prevents Musashi from breaking the clinch.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Entei.
Entei lands a right hand.
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 Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Entei's cut.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Entei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Entei is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi lands with a kick to the temple. Entei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entei tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei throws a series of punches but Musashi moves out of range.
Entei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away.
Entei misses with a double jab.
Entei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Entei takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei looks to land a combination. Musashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.#T1#
Musashi avoids the head kick by Entei.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi lands a jab.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Entei steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musashi.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Entei lands with an overhand left.
Entei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musashi lands with a kick to the temple. Entei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Musashi swings for the body but Entei moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Entei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Musashi throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entei manages to avoid it.
Musashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Entei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Entei lands a head kick!
Entei slips a jab from Musashi.
Entei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Musashi takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Entei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Entei tries to clinch up.
Entei lunges at Musashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Musashi's hand. #T3#
Entei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Entei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entei moves away.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei tries to clinch but Musashi is having none of it.
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi jabs Entei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Entei.
#T4#
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Musashi connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Entei scores with a shot to the body.
Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Musashi's head.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Entei.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Entei has time to react.
Entei throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
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 Miyamoto Musashi.
I think Musashi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi! |
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Event:
EK 6_TRANSCENDENCE
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Musashi thinking.
Musashi's coach down at Da Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Musashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Musashi.
Musashi misses the jab.
Snow tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Snow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
and Snow counters with a one-two to the body.
Snow throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A bone on bone clash there as Snow blocks the leg kick.
Snow thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi lands with a shot to the body.
Snow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Musashi.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Snow's knee but Snow avoids it well. #T1#
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Musashi.
Musashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Snow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Snow lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Musashi looks to move away, Snow throws a big counter combo but Musashi just gets out of the way.
Snow avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Snow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Musashi throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow checks a leg kick.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Musashi cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Snow tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Snow throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Snow moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Snow is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Snow tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Snow knows he should have avoided that one.
Snow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi checks a low kick from Snow.
And Musashi responds with a good body kick, but Snow manages to step out the way in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range. #T1#
Musashi walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Snow with an uppercut!
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snow looks to land a combination but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow lands with a right hand.
Musashi misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi scores with a jab.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Musashi.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
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!
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Snow scores with a jab. Musashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nik Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Snow.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.#CL2#
Musashi closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Snow blocks the low kick.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi 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#
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Snow does it's job there.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Snow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Musashi thinking.
Snow swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks.
Snow throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Musashi. That did some damage!
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snow thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Musashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Musashi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow digs a good hook to Musashi's body.
Musashi digs a good hook to Snow's body.
Musashi tries to work over Snow's front leg with a kick but Snow checks it.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Snow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow throws a right hand that Musashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi also avoids with ease.
Musashi unleashes a big counter combination but Snow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Musashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Snow - just one landing.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Musashi tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it.
Snow throws out a powerful jab.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Snow lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow wants to land a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nik Snow did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Snow lands with a shot to the body.
Snow cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Musashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Snow misses with a double jab.
As Snow backs off Musashi throws a huge counter combo but Snow manages to avoid it all.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Musashi lands a two punch combo.
Snow with a jab.
Good work by Snow as he checks the leg kick.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Snow.
Musashi tries to counter with a clinch but Snow shakes him off and moves away.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Snow saw it coming and moves away.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Snow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snow momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snow doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow backing away here, and Musashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Musashi throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low 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!
Snow slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Nice body punch from Snow.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musashi sizes up Snow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Musashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow lands with a right hand.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
A shot to the body from Snow misses
and Musashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miyamoto Musashi 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snow's sensitive parts.
Snow defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Snow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi punishes Snow's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Musashi. That did some damage!
Musashi looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.#T1#
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musashi at a distance.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Musashi.
Snow tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Snow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Musashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snow cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Snow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Musashi.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Musashi.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low kick.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Snow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Musashi throws a low kick but Snow avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
#CL2#
Musashi darts in and clinches Snow up against the ropes.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow. #BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Snow blocks the leg kick.
Snow misses with a body shot.
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 Nik Snow.
I think Musashi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi! |
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Event:
ETERNAL HELL
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La De Hoya manages to avoid it.
La De Hoya slips under a jab from Musashi.
La De Hoya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for La De Hoya.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
La De Hoya misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
La De Hoya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick.
La De Hoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
La De Hoya slips under a jab.
Musashi avoids the head kick by La De Hoya.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
La De Hoya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from La De Hoya tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La De Hoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by La De Hoya. That's going to slow Musashi down.
La De Hoya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
La De Hoya has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Musashi as La De Hoya tries to tie him up.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body.
La De Hoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
Musashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
La De Hoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La De Hoya misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that La De Hoya has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La De Hoya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
La De Hoya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La De Hoya's hands.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by La De Hoya.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg 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!
La De Hoya misses with a body shot.
#CL#
La De Hoya takes the fight into the clinch.
Musashi lands an uppercut.#T2#
La De Hoya tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La De Hoya lands a body punch.
La De Hoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
La De Hoya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
La De Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Musashi.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La De Hoya lands a body punch in the clinch.
La De Hoya misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, La De Hoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La De Hoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
La De Hoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Musashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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 Marious La De Hoya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
La De Hoya wants to clinch.
La De Hoya tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
La De Hoya moves into the clinch.
La De Hoya lands a right hand.
La De Hoya stalling in the clinch but Musashi improves position.
Musashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
La De Hoya tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Musashi is trying to break the clinch but La De Hoya is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
La De Hoya lands a shoulder strike.
La De Hoya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La De Hoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Musashi avoids the damage to the body.
La De Hoya is trying to maintain a safe position but Musashi gets an underhook and turns La De Hoya into the ropes.#T1#
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Musashi avoids the elbow strike from La De Hoya, against the ropes.
Musashi lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La De Hoya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La De Hoya tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Musashi misses with a low kick.#CL#
La De Hoya darts in and clinches Musashi up against the ropes.
La De Hoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La De Hoya scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
La De Hoya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Musashi throws the left hand but La De Hoya avoids the punch easily.
La De Hoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
La De Hoya wants to land a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi throws a series of punches but La De Hoya avoids them all with ease.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and La De Hoya moves out of range easily.
La De Hoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
La De Hoya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Musashi on the side of the head.
Musashi takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting La De Hoya here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
La De Hoya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
La De Hoya tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi throws the left hand but La De Hoya avoids the punch easily.
La De Hoya misses with a body shot.
Musashi works La De Hoya's body with a nice hook.
La De Hoya misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi throws a hook but La De Hoya blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
La De Hoya swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
La De Hoya throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
La De Hoya is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
La De Hoya needs to keep his hands up - Musashi had a free shot at his head there.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
La De Hoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La De Hoya tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Musashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
La De Hoya throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
A big right from Musashi misses.
La De Hoya throws a leg kick that misses.
Musashi thuds his right hand into La De Hoya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
La De Hoya tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi throws out a counter right but La De Hoya avoids it with no problem.
La De Hoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La De Hoya misses with a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La De Hoya throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La De Hoya can pounce on him.
La De Hoya thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Musashi blocks the leg kick.
La De Hoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La De Hoya moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
La De Hoya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi clobbers La De Hoya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La De Hoya checks a leg kick.
La De Hoya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
La De Hoya has closed the distance and engaged Musashi in a clinch.
La De Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La De Hoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La De Hoya trying to stall but Musashi improves his position.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La De Hoya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La De Hoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Musashi.
La De Hoya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Musashi's defenses.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
La De Hoya lands a body shot.
Musashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La De Hoya working Musashi over with knees to the body.
La De Hoya scores with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La De Hoya manages to avoid it.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
La De Hoya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but La De Hoya slips the punch.
La De Hoya defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La De Hoya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marious La De Hoya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La De Hoya 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marious La De Hoya!
An out of breath Marious La De Hoya 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:
Reckless in Rio 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Van Rijn blocks a leg kick.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi cracks Van Rijn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Van Rijn's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Musashi.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Musashi swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musashi.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Van Rijn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musashi.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick nicely.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Van Rijn walks into a jab.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Decent striking displayed by Van Rijn there.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Musashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Musashi. Van Rijn shrugs it off though.
Musashi blocks a jab.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from Musashi lands but Van Rijn takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Van Rijn wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
Van Rijn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi lands a front kick.
Musashi slips a jab and a cross from Van Rijn.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Musashi 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.
Van Rijn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi 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#
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Musashi's head.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
Van Rijn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rijn on the side of the head.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Van Rijn throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi thumps Van Rijn with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Rijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn with a jab.
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Van Rijn's belly button to the back.
Musashi with a nice calf kick.
Musashi throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rijn avoided it.#T2#
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Musashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi tries to move into range but Van Rijn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Musashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Musashi misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Musashi misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rijn avoided it.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Rijn moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Rijn scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
A leg kick checked by Musashi.
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi sizes up Van Rijn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Van Rijn lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily. #T2#
Musashi throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Musashi slips a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Musashi.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi throws a big counter combination but Van Rijn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Musashi lands a head shot.
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 Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Musashi 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi! |
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Event:
AKT 18
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Musashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie 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.
Musashi lands a head shot.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Musashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Musashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Musashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Musashi tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
Musashi tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Musashi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Musashi moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Musashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
Gracie blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Musashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Renato Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Musashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie checks a low kick from Musashi.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musashi at a distance.
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!
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Musashi staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Musashi both land. Nice combination.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Musashi.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Musashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi motions for Gracie to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Musashi.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Musashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Musashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Musashi. Musashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Musashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renato Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie 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.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low kick.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Musashi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Musashi misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
A jab from Musashi finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Gracie slips a jab from Musashi.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Musashi walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Musashi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie had his way with Miyamoto Musashi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Musashi checks the leg kick.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Musashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Musashi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Gracie lunges at Musashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Musashi's hand.
Musashi throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie with a hook.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi connects with a jab.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Renato Gracie stared into the camera and said 'P4P no. 1 baby! I'm the best striker in the world. Alzheimer and them MMA jokers who call themselves strikers should step up and prove themselves against the true striking king!'. |
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Event:
Lost Vegas 2
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Musashi throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gracie misses the jab.
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Musashi throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie 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.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Musashi 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.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Musashi misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Musashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Musashi had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Musashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Musashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie 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.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.#T1#
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi with a nice cross.
A right-left combo lands from Musashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musashi walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it. #T2#
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Musashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Musashi throws a one two combo.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Musashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Musashi misses the jab.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Musashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Musashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi misses the jab.
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Musashi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Musashi's ribs.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Miyamoto Musashi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Musashi stumbling back into the ropes.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Musashi defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#T1#
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Musashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie checks a low kick from Musashi.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
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 Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
That kick from Gracie tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Gracie slips a jab from Musashi.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab from Musashi.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Gracie jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie staying out of range there.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Musashi doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Renato Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
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 Renato Gracie.
Well Musashi 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 George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miyamoto Musashi! Miyamoto Musashi retains his featherweight title!
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AKT 17
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gracie. Musashi shrugs it off though.
Gracie motions for Musashi to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Musashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Musashi digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie 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.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie lands a body shot.
#T1#
Musashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Musashi.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Musashi.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Musashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Musashi throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Musashi digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Musashi is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Musashi misses the jab.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi scores with a hook.
Gracie misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Gracie feints and then cracks Musashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Musashi down.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie slips a straight right by Musashi.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Musashi checks it.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Musashi moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Musashi scores with a leg kick.
Gracie thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target. #T2#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Musashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie checks a low kick from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie checks a low kick from Musashi.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Gracie cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Gracie throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Musashi misses the jab.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Musashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Musashi's hands.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Musashi duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Musashi's torso.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Musashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renato Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Musashi wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Musashi avoids it.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Musashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi checks a low kick from Gracie.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Musashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie slips a straight right by Musashi.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Musashi seems unphased.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Musashi throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Musashi eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Musashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie had his way with Miyamoto Musashi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Gracie.
Musashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A countering left hand to the body from Musashi misses.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi checks the leg kick.
Musashi counters with a body kick.
Musashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab 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 Renato Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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GP FINAL
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Musashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Scorpion cracks Musashi with a nice body shot.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Musashi.
A right handed body shot lands from Musashi.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Musashi 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.
Musashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Scorpion tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Musashi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion cracks Musashi with a nice body shot.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Musashis head.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Musashi.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the ropes.
A short right from Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
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 Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Scorpion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range.
Scorpion scores with a decent looking hook.
Scorpion checks the leg kick.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorpion blocks the body kick.
Scorpion lands with a nice body kick.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Scorpion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion connects with a solid leg kick.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Scorpion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Musashi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Scorpion's front leg but catches the back leg as Scorpion tries to avoid it. #T1#
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion needs to keep his hands up - Musashi had a free shot at his head there.
Scorpion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scorpion looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Scorpion misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi tries to work over Scorpion's front leg with a kick but Scorpion checks it.
Musashi throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.#CL#
Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Musashi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi working aggressively here.
#T2#
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the ropes.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Scorpion throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion tries to move into range but Musashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Musashi rushes Scorpion and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Musashi tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi lands an uppercut.#T1#
Good body shot from Musashi.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Musashi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Musashi.
Musashi tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Musashi.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Musashi misses with a double jab.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Scorpion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Scorpion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scorpion's calf.
Musashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scorpion rather than just go for the knockout.
Scorpion looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Scorpion throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
Scorpion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Scorpion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Musashi closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi. #T1#
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion pushes Musashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Musashi lands a nice uppercut.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi. #ROC2#
Scorpion is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Oh Scorpion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Scorpion seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Scorpion throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
Silva Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Musashi throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
And Scorpion counters with a quick kick to the body but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Scorpion throws a lazy head kick
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Scorpion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Musashi misses.
Musashi wants to clinch.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Scorpion tries to keep at a distance but Musashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Scorpion is leaning against Musashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi digs a right hand into Scorpion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scorpion's gas tank. #T2#
Scorpion 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!
Musashi tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Musashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi lands a right hand.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi pushes Scorpion back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Musashi 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
AKT 16
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George lands with a kick to the temple. Musashi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Musashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Musashi moves out of range as George strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Musashi.
George lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi walks into a left hand.
George slips a jab from Musashi.
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!
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by George. George obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Musashi misses.
George connects with the punch.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Musashi blocks the leg kick.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
George cracks Musashi with an open hand slap.
George throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
George attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Musashi misses the target.
George misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to George's calf.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi digs a good hook to George's body.
Nice shot by George.
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!
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
George throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi moves forwards but George connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Musashi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. George's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Musashi looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
George lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but George moved away.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Donk. Musashi catches George right on the button with a cross.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
George throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Musashi checks the leg kick.
George takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Musashi jabs George right on the nose. George blinks but takes it well.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for George.
George tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and George counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lambert George will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
George is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Musashi.
Musashi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
George takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George throws a good cross that connects.
George 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.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
George is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
George with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but George seems unphased.
George cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Musashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Musashi works over George's head and body with a nice combination.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
George slips under a jab from Musashi.
George has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George avoids the body shot from Musashi.
George was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Musashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
Musashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi thows a leg kick but George checks it
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George connects with a looping right hand.
George 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.
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George feints a jab promting Musashi to slip. George then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Musashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
George scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Musashi misses.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. George doesn't seem phased though.
George misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like George was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Musashi misses with a looping right.
George is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
George scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick there by Musashi.
George is looking to slow Musashi down with leg kicks.
George checks a leg kick.
George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by George.
George throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George scores with a leg kick.
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi avoids the body shot from George.
George takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
George staying out of range there.
George avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
George will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
George misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
A combination from Musashi does no damage.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
George is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
Musashi motions for George to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George scores with a nice head shot.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow George down.
Musashi cracks George with a right hand to the side of the head.
George is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
A left lands for Musashi.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi misses the jab.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
George throws a left and a right that both miss
and Musashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Musashi 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.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Musashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from George.
George throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
George throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. George checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
George looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George.
George fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
George lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Musashi!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of George's head.
Musashi with a jab.
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 Miyamoto Musashi.
I think Musashi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
Grand Prix RIO
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Musashi throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Musashi.
A quick step to the side and Irwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irwin avoids the head kick by Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi lands a head shot.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin scores with a jab. Musashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irwin swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi jabs Irwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Musashi.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi lands a head kick. Irwin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi lands a head kick that sends Irwin down! Irwin is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Musashi is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
RH105
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Musashi throws a counter combo.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Rijn lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Rijn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Musashi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Musashi 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.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Musashi back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.#T1#
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn looks to clinch
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Van Rijn throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.#CL#
Musashi tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T2#
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Musashi or not.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Musashi.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
#CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Musashi working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns Musashi into the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Musashi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Musashi's efforts to push away.
A short right from Musashi.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Musashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rijn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Musashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Musashi catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Musashi tries to work over Van Rijn's front leg with a kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Van Rijn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Van Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Musashi manages to circle out of the way.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Van Rijn tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Musashi tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Musashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi jabs Van Rijn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Musashi's ribcage. Musashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Musashi tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the ropes.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Rijn under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Musashi.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Musashi stalling against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
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 Mike Van Rijn.
I think Musashi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
RH93
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Musashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lennon throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Lennon moves away from the strike by Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Lennon misses the target.
Lennon misses with a straight right.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Lennon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi lands a head kick. Lennon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Musashi throws a body punch but Lennon moves out of range.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi misses with a double jab.
Lennon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Lennon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lennon throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Lennon throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Lennon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Lennon throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lennon.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Lennon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Musashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennon is just out of range.
Lennon tries to land a front kick but Musashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lennon walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi.
Lennon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Lennon looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Lennon throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Lennon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lennon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lennon.
Lennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Lennon.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the ropes.
Lennon misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennon lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi tries to stall but Lennon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennon misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Lennon misses with an elbow over the top.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Lennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lennon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lennon throws a head punch that misses.
Lennon prevents Musashi from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Musashi 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.
Musashi is trying to break the clinch but Lennon is controlling him.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennon.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lennon.
A short left from Lennon.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lennon throws an elbow but misses.
Lennon throws an elbow that misses.
Musashi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi misses with a hook. Lennon ducked under it nicely.
Lennon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lennon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Lennon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Lennon looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Lennon ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lennon slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lennon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
Musashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Lennon misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Lennon blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi misses with a straight left. #T4#
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lennon clinches.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lennons head.
Lennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lennon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Musashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Lennon.
Lennon pushes Musashi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lennon has double underhooks.
Musashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Musashi is trying to break free.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Lennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lennon. #CUT#
That has opened up Miyamoto Musashi's cut even more.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon blocking some punches.
Lennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's time! Lennon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lennon swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Lennon.
Lennon wants to clinch.
Lennon staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lennon wants to land a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi moves out of range as Lennon strikes.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lennon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Lennon.
Musashi connects with a right hand. Lennon shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lennon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lennon scrambles back to his feet.
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Good exchange - Lennon coming out on top.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
Musashi stalks Lennon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lennon's face. Lennon staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Lennon is rocked!
Lennon walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Musashi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Musashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from George - the referee stops the clock and Musashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says George. Musashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by George.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
George with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
George throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi is looking to control George's arms but George gets an underhook and turns him. Now Musashi has his back to the ropes.
George misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
George blocking some punches.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi avoids a wild elbow strike from George.
George misses with a knee to the head.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
George throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
George misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musashi avoids the elbow strike from George, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, George just misses with a elbow thrown towards Musashi's brow.
Musashi is trying to break free.
Musashi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. George seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Musashi can turn it around.
Musashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
George prevents Musashi from breaking the clinch.
George blocks an uppercut.
George keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Musashi's efforts to push away.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
George misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from George.
George lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George pushes off an throws an elbow but Musashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
George misses with an elbow over the top.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
Musashi is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Musashi blocks a head kick by George.
Musashi takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
Musashi avoids a kick to the body.
George misses with a head kick.
George throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi misses the body punch
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! George scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
George throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi wants to slow George down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
George throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Musashi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped George in his tracks.
Musashi misses with a left hand
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
George closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Musashi lands a head shot.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from George.
George blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
George works the jab nicely.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Musashi misses with a low 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
George lands with an uppercut that bounces Musashi off the ropes and back into range.
George staying out of range there.
George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
George slips under a jab.
That kick from George tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi slips a jab from George.
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
George looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses George's sensitive parts.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
George uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
George has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from George on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George throws a head kick that misses.
George misses with a wild body shot.
George throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks George with an uppercut!
Musashi throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
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 Lambert George will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
Musashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
George connects with a jab.
George misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Musashi.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George lands the left hand.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
George is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
George checks the leg kick nicely there.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Musashi.
George lands a lovely overhand right.
Musashi lands a head shot.
George throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
George tries to clinch up.#T1#
George buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
George lands with a slapping head kick.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
Musashi works George's body with a nice hook.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick from George.
Musashi throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
George misses with a head kick.
George staying out of range there.
George misses with a straight left.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by George. George obviously looking to wear him down.
George dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Musashi. That did some damage!
George is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi tries to counter with a clinch but George shakes him off and moves away.
George avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of George 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George scores with a push kick.
George pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. George sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from George.
Musashi lands a jab to George's midsection.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and George counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi fakes the leg kick and cracks George in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
Musashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
George is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
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 Lambert George.
I think George 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lambert George!
Lambert George decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RH44
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Less feints and then cracks Musashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Musashi down.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Less fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Musashi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Less pushes Musashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Less lands an elbow inside that Musashi shrugs off.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Less.
Less working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Less.
Less gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Musashi tries to move into range but Less moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Less looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Less is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Less does no damage.
Less swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Less is just out of range.#CL#
Less closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Less working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Less blocks an uppercut.
Less swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Less blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing.
Less lands a nice shot to the body.
Less scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi throws a jab when Less was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
Musashi wants to slow Less down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Less down.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Less pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Musashi back to the ropes. Less follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Less throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Less throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Less. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Less listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Less tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Less doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Less bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Less throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
Less wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Less tries to land a front kick but Musashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Less comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Less.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Less takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Less lands a really nice looking cross but Musashi seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Less.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Less looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Less displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Less is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Less blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Less throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Less.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Less misses the target.
Less throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Name Less dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Less swinging wildly here.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Less off balance momentarily.
Less looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Less throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Less misses with a double jab
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.
Less lands with a shot to the body.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Less scores with a kick to the body.
Name Less is winning the standup battle so far.
Less connects with a jab.
Musashi lands an overhand right.
Musashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Less should have avoided that one.
Musashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Less swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Musashi.
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick from Less.
Less is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Musashi avoids a kick to the body.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Less throws a lazy body kick
and Musashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi scores with a body shot.
Less throws a leg kick that is checked
and Musashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Less.
Less tries to counter by clinching up but Musashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Less connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Less looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Less scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Less takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Musashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Less scores with a leg kick.
Less takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less scores with a jab to the head.
Less throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Musashi takes one on the button.
Less throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Musashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
Less gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Less misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Less. Musashi shrugs it off though.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Less's belly button to the back.
Less takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Less.
Less throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Good leg kick by Less there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Less digs a good body shot into Musashi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Less with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Less closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Less scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Name Less will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Musashi lands a jab.
Less is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Less looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick from Less.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Less.
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Less throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Less avoids the body shot from Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Less misses the target.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Less pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Less off balance momentarily.
Less throws a low kick but Musashi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Less misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Musashi.
Less throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Less should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi blocks a leg kick.
Musashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Less.#T1#
Less walks into a jab.
Less 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.
Musashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Less's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Less.
Nice body punch from Less.
No joy there for Less, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Less throws a low kick but Musashi moves out of range easily.
Less 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Less down.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Less. Less obviously looking to wear him down.
Less throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Less connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Less throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Less.
Less throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Less misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Less tries to move into range but Musashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Musashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Less's sensitive parts.
Less throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Less's leg but Less calmly moves out of range.
Less wants to clinch but Musashi slips to the side
and Musashi counters with a left to the body.
Less pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Less throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Less takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Less goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Musashi takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Less has closed the distance and engaged Musashi in a clinch.
Less tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Less fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Miyamoto Musashi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Musashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Less throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
Less misses with an attempted mid kick.
Less lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musashi tries to work over Less's front leg with a kick but Less checks it.
Musashi tries to move into range but Less moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Less gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi scores with a jab. Less acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Musashi avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
Musashi checks a low kick from Less.
Musashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Less steps away.
Less cracks Musashi with an open hand slap.
Musashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Less's front leg but catches the back leg as Less tries to avoid it.
Less throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Less throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Musashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Musashi connects with a right hand. Less shakes it off.
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Less is looking to slow Musashi down with leg kicks.
Less takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Less.
Less will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Less is looking to score with low kicks.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Less's shoulder, as Less tries to avoid the shot.
Less walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Musashi checks a low kick from Less.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Less is looking to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Musashi on the side of the head.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Less looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Less.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Less.
Musashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Less at a distance.
Less has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
A solid body kick from Less.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Less scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Less tries to land a front kick but Musashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Less moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Musashi does no damage.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Musashi walks into a jab.
Less pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Less settles back down.
Less ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi.
Less throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Less lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.
Less half committed to a counter leg kick.
Musashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Musashi checks a low kick from Less.
Nice uppercut there from Less.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Less just misses with a punch to the body.
Less looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Less misses.
Less punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi misses with a low 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!
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Less looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Less's knee but Less avoids it well.
Less takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Less misses with a body shot.
Less throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Less connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Less saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Less misses.
Less throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Less's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Musashi.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Less manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Less.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Less misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Less rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Less slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Musashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Less scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Less lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Less lands a nice looking body shot.
Less pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Less throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Less cracks Musashi with a good jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Less.
Musashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook but Less blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Less sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Musashi slips a jab from Less.
Musashi throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
Less throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Less throws 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 Name Less.
I think Less 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!
Name Less retains his featherweight title!
Name Less decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RH34
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi unleashes a big counter combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Musashi in a clinch.
A short right from Musashi. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scorpion lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Musashi lunges at Scorpion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scorpion's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Scorpion tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Scorpion throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Musashi on the side of the head.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scorpion swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Scorpion clinches.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Musashi is trying to break free.#BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi throws a right hand that Scorpion ducks under and follows up with a left that Scorpion also avoids with ease.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion 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.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Scorpion clinches.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes. #BC2#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
Musashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scorpion throws a chopping leg kick but Musashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
Musashi 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.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Scorpion misses with a looping right.#CL#
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Musashi against the ropes.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a chopping leg kick but Musashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Scorpion knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Musashi misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scorpion!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.
Musashi misses with a double jab
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Scorpion tries to clinch up.#T1#
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
Scorpion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Scorpion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Musashi.#CL#
Scorpion moves into range and clinches up with Musashi.#BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion misses with a leg kick.
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Musashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Musashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scorpion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.#T2##CL#
Scorpion clinches.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Musashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Scorpion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Musashi.
Scorpion scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Miyamoto Musashi's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Scorpion cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
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 Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpion misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Scorpion's body. Scorpion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Musashi in a clinch.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
A combination from Scorpion does no damage.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Musashi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion throws a lazy head kick
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a slapping head kick.
Scorpion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi is trying to break free.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miyamoto Musashi.
I think Musashi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
RH18
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Vamoosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi misses with a left hand
and Vamoosh counters with a right hand to the body.
Musashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Vamoosh slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vamoosh.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Vamoosh's ribs.
Musashi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vamoosh eats them both and turns towards Musashi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Vamoosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Vamoosh tries to avoid it.
Vamoosh moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vamoosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vamoosh.
Musashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vamoosh pushes Musashi away with a front kick.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musashi avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Vamoosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
Musashi lands a slapping body shot.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vamoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vamoosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vamoosh avoids a kick to the body.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Vamoosh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Musashi throws a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Musashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vamoosh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi staying out of range there.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vamoosh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a body kick.
Vamoosh lands a right hook to the body.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Vamoosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vamoosh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vamoosh at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vamoosh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Vamoosh down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vamoosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Vamoosh cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musashi tried to score with a low kick but Vamoosh checks it.
Nice cross by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Vamoosh blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi connects with a right hand. Vamoosh shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
It looked like Vamoosh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vamoosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Vamoosh tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Musashi catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Musashi tries to clinch but Vamoosh is having none of it. #T1#
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Musashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vamoosh throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Vamoosh takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vamoosh misses the target.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Vamoosh blocks the low kick.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vamoosh under the eye.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Vamoosh knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vamoosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vamoosh has time to react.
Vamoosh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Musashi.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vamoosh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Musashi.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target.
Vamoosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vamoosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vamoosh to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Musashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Musashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Musashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh slips a straight right by Musashi.
Vamoosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Musashi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vamoosh throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Vamoosh lands a high kick!
Vamoosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Musashi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vamoosh really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi throws a combination. Vamoosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Musashi catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot
and Musashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vamoosh's knee momentarily.
Vamoosh misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Vamoosh down. #T1#
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Vamoosh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Vamoosh moved away.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vamoosh doesn't seem phased though.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Vamoosh.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Vamoosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vamoosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Musashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Musashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vamoosh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Vamoosh lands a head shot.
Musashi tries to clinch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
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!
Vamoosh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Musashi 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.#T2#
Musashi throws a right hand that Vamoosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Vamoosh also avoids with ease.
Vamoosh throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Vamoosh throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Vamoosh moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Vamoosh throws a big counter combination but Musashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Vamoosh.
Musashi misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Vamoosh jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vamoosh cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi wants to clinch but Vamoosh slips to the side
and Vamoosh counters with a three punch combo that has Musashi backing up. Musashi nods at Vamoosh to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vamoosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Musashi on the side of the head.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Musashi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi took some time post fight to say the following; 'I finally Beat Haller its been one hell of a rivalry i'm sure i,ll see him again before i retire. All Hail The Phoenix.'.
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Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
Haller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Haller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi lands a head kick. Haller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi throws a quick counter head kick but Haller was just out of range.
Musashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Musashi with a hook.
Haller lands a head kick!
Haller lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Haller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
Haller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller blocks it.
Haller scores with a nice strike.
Haller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Musashi throws a push kick but Haller slaps the foot to one side.
Haller misses with a body shot.
Haller misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Haller misses.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Haller off the ropes and back into range.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Haller feints a counter leg kick.
Haller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haller lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Haller catches Musashi right on the button with a cross.
Musashi lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Haller is rocked!
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Haller seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Haller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Musashi doesn't seem phased though.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haller.#T2#
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Haller's ribs.
Haller works Musashi's body with a nice hook.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi checks a low kick from Haller.
Musashi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haller avoids the head kick by Musashi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haller.
Haller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Haller moved away.
Musashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Haller. Beautiful body shot.
Haller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Haller motions for Musashi to come forward. Haller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Haller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haller circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi moves out of range as Haller throws a body kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David Haller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Nice straight punches there by Haller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haller.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haller.
Haller moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Musashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi moves out of range as Haller throws a body kick.
Haller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Haller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range. #T1#
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Haller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Haller.
Haller blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Haller.
Haller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Haller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi throws a right hand that Haller ducks under and follows up with a left that Haller also avoids with ease.
Haller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haller is just out of range.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Haller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haller connects with a solid leg kick.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haller is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Haller avoids the head kick by Musashi.
#T2#
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Haller counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Haller coming out on top.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haller connects with a looping right hand.
Haller connects with a body shot.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller connects with an inside leg kick.
Haller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi cracks Haller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Musashi blocks a jab.
Haller dips to his left and cracks Musashi with an uppercut!
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haller on the side of the head.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Musashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Musashi misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Haller back to the ropes. Musashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haller throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haller moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haller throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Haller drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Haller tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi misses the jab.
Haller looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Haller avoids the head kick by Musashi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haller.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haller lands a lovely overhand right.
Haller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haller scores with a jab. Musashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haller punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Musashi lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Musashi catches Haller right on the button with a cross.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Haller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haller throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Haller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haller misses the jab.
Musashi connects with a high kick.
Haller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haller tries to work over Musashi's front leg with a kick but Musashi checks it.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haller is just out of range.
Haller slips a jab from Musashi.
Haller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Musashi under the eye.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but David Haller just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Haller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi stuns Haller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Haller avoids the head kick by Musashi.
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Haller thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haller blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Haller is looking to score with low kicks.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
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!
Musashi walks into a jab.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Haller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Haller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haller moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
It seemed like Haller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Haller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haller! But no joy.
Haller defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haller can pounce on him.
Haller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Haller throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haller throws a leg kick that misses.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Haller moved away.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Haller throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Musashi wants to slow Haller down by chopping away at his legs.
Haller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haller.
Haller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Haller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Haller scores with a leg kick.
Haller slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Haller looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Haller counters with a right hand to the body.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haller.
Musashi misses with a hook. Haller ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haller! But no joy.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi had his way with David Haller in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Haller throws a body kick that misses
and Musashi counters with a head kick.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haller manages to avoid it.
Musashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Haller counters with a good low kick that Musashi was not able to check.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haller scores with a spinning back kick!
Haller throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Musashi moves out of range as Haller strikes.
Haller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haller throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haller to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Haller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haller cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Haller blocks a head kick by Musashi.
A big right from Haller misses.
Haller lands a jab to the head.
Haller throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haller throws a low kick but Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi throwing a counter right hand but Haller manages to avoid it.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haller manages to avoid it.
Haller slips a straight right by Musashi.
Haller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Haller lands a head shot.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haller.
Musashi staying out of range there.#T2#
Haller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musashi at a distance.
Musashi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haller.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haller dips to his left and cracks Musashi with an uppercut!
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Haller throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haller's corner calls for a 1-2. Haller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Haller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haller 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Haller!
David Haller is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, David Haller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Miyamoto Musashi spoke after the fight, saying 'I will return for my belt.'.
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Event:
RH6
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Musashi connects with a jab.
Musashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonney should have avoided that one.
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.#CL2#
Musashi pushes Bonney up against the ropes in a clinch.
Musashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonney scores with a shot to the side of Musashi's head.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Bonney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Musashi's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Musashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Musashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Musashi misses with an elbow strike.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bonney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Musashi lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Musashi.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Bonney tries to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling the position.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonney's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonney blocks the elbow strike.
Bonney misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Bonney.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Bonney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Musashi.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Bonney blocks the elbow strike.
Musashi lands a right hand.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
Bonney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Musashi lands an elbow that stopped Bonney in his tracks for a moment.
Musashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
Bonney tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Musashi misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Bonney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Musashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonney's head.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonney. Bonney obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Bonney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Musashi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Musashi throws an elbow but misses.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney crunches a lovely knee into Musashi's ribcage.
Musashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi lands an elbow inside.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musashi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Bonney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Bonney working aggressively here.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Musashi.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney misses with a knee strike.
Bonney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Musashi.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney lands a good knee to the midsection. Musashi won't want to take too many of those.
Musashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but Musashi blocks with his arms.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Musashi.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Bonney is working Musashi over against the ropes.
Bonney pushes Musashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Bonney stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.#CL2#
Musashi closes the distance and clinches.
Bonney misses with a knee to the head.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Musashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonney's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Musashi lands an elbow that stopped Bonney in his tracks for a moment.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Musashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Musashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonney tries to land a front kick but Musashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bonney counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonney doesn't seem phased though.
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Musashi misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Bonney lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Bonney is working Musashi over against the ropes.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Bonney scores with a shoulder strike.
Musashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like William Henry Bonney has been cut.
Musashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but Musashi blocks with his arms.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Bonney avoids a wild elbow strike from Musashi.
Bonney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bonney.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonney.
#BC#
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Musashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonney's defenses.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi is working Bonney over against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the ropes.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Bonney.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Miyamoto Musashi just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bonney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bonney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Musashi tries to clinch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Musashi manages to circle out of the way.
Bonney circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Musashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Bonney was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Musashi connects with the punch.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.#T1#
Musashi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi tries to clinch but Bonney is having none of it.
Bonney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Musashi clinches up against the ropes.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Musashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Musashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonney avoids a wild elbow strike from Musashi.
Bonney is pushing Musashi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Musashi avoiding damage as Bonney throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Musashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi lands an elbow inside.
Bonney tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the ropes.
Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Musashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Bonney lands a nice knee to the body.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Bonney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Musashi has closed the distance and engaged Bonney in a clinch.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonney is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Musashi gets a clinch.
Bonney tries to land knees in the clinch but Musashi avoids the damage to the body.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonney is leaning against Musashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bonney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Musashi.
Musashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards. #T1#
Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Bonney is trying to stall.
Musashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonney.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Musashi.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi darts in trying to clinch
and Bonney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Bonney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Bonney cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Musashi throws a hook but Bonney avoids it easily.
Bonney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Musashi avoids it.#CL2#
Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bonney, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Bonney tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Musashi is leaning against Bonney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Musashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Bonney.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Musashi 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Miyamoto Musashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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OC! KT 7
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Haller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller checks the leg kick.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a nice uppercut.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Haller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Haller fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Haller slips under a jab from Musashi.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haller on the side of the head.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Musashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Haller saw that one coming.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Haller throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi 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.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Musashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Haller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Haller was looking to counter with a kick there.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Haller moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
and Haller counters with a left to the body.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 David Haller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi cracks Haller with an open hand slap.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Haller forces Musashi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haller.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haller cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Haller tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Musashi throws a right hand that Haller ducks under and follows up with a left that Haller also avoids with ease.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haller lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Haller's leg but Haller calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haller throws a good cross that connects.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haller 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 Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haller throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Haller slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Haller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi slips under a jab from Haller.
Haller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Haller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi throws a combination that misses
and Haller counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi throws a combination that misses
and Haller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Miyamoto Musashi's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Haller is looking to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch.
Musashi throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Haller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi throws a lazy head kick
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Haller with an uppercut!
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Haller makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Musashi really felt that one!
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Haller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haller counters with a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Haller cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.#CL#
Musashi tries to keep at a distance but Haller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haller looking to throw knees to the head but Musashi is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Musashi.
Haller prevents Musashi from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haller checks a leg kick.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Musashi misses the jab.
Haller misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haller lands a body shot.
Haller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Haller seems unphased.
Haller defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Haller as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a straight right hand.
Haller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Miyamoto Musashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's time! Haller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haller checks it well.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Musashi lands with a kick to the temple. Haller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot by Musashi.
Haller drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Haller is rocked!
Musashi scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haller is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musashi 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.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haller cracks a nice hook into Musashi's ribs.
Musashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haller.
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haller connects with a right hand. Musashi shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Haller clinches up with Musashi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Haller blocks a leg kick.
Haller sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Haller blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
enabling Haller to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a low kick, right behind Musashi 's knee.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Musashi misses
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Haller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haller.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Haller swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Haller tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Haller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi slips under a jab from Haller.
Haller throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
A left lands for Haller.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Musashi lands with a right hand. #CL#
Haller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi misses with a left hand
and Haller counters with a thumping low kick.
Haller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Musashi throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi checks a low kick from Haller.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi with a jab.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller blocks it.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Haller is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musashi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
David Haller retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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OC! KT 4
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Haller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
A big right from Musashi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Haller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi slips a jab from Haller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haller throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Haller moves away from the strike by Musashi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Haller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haller feints and then cracks Musashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Musashi down.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haller.
A head kick by Musashi misses
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Haller jabs Musashi right on the nose. Musashi blinks but takes it well.
Haller lands a jab to the nose.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Musashi.
Haller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
Musashi tried to score with a low kick but Haller checks it.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haller lands a nice looking body kick.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Haller misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haller, right into the meat.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Haller throws a chopping leg kick but Musashi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.#T2#
Musashi misses with a hook. Haller ducked under it nicely.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Musashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Haller lands with a good body shot.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi checks a low kick from Haller.
Haller cracks Musashi with a good jab.
Musashi throws a leg kick
letting Haller counter with a right hand.
Musashi throws a lazy head kick
letting Haller counter with a right hand.
Haller throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haller is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Haller there.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Haller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Haller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller's corner calls for a 1-2. Haller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haller tries to work over Musashi's front leg with a kick but Musashi checks it.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Musashi 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 Haller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Musashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haller's head.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haller dips to his left and cracks Musashi with an uppercut!
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haller on the side of the head.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
Haller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haller moves away from the strike by Musashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haller.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haller.#T1#
A big right from Musashi misses.
Haller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Haller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi connects with a single shot there.
Haller connects with the punch.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Haller scores with a jab.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Haller sees coming a mile off.
Haller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Haller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haller scores with a hook.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haller throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
Haller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Musashi has time to react.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Haller avoids it well.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Haller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
David Haller is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 David Haller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Haller moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Musashi - the referee stops the clock and Haller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Musashi. Haller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haller scores with a jab.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Haller throws out a powerful jab.
Musashi lands with a cross.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller blocks it.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Haller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi cracks Haller with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haller connects with an inside leg kick.
Haller avoids the head kick by Musashi.
Haller scores with a nice strike.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Musashi throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
Musashi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Musashi with a jab.
Musashi lands with a nice body kick.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haller is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haller moves out of range of the body kick.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Musashi throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
Haller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Haller is rocked!
Haller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Musashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Haller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Haller throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haller connects with an inside leg kick.
Haller misses with a hook
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Haller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Haller.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi slips a straight right by Haller.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller misses with a kick to the body.
Haller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Musashi. Musashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi really 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.
#R4#
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Musashi throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Haller.
Haller takes one on the button.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Haller misses with a kick to the body.
Haller scores with a nice strike.
Haller tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Haller lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Haller looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi throws a head kick that Haller semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like David Haller has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haller.
Musashi cracks Haller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Musashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Musashi throws a low kick but Haller avoids it.
A big left from Haller misses.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Haller. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Haller's shoulder, as Haller tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haller throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Musashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi checks a low kick from Haller.
Haller throws a low kick but Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
As Musashi backs away, Haller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haller thuds a left hand into Musashi's body.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haller lands the left hand.
A jab from Haller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haller.
Haller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haller thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Haller lunges at Musashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Musashi's hand.
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 David Haller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Haller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Haller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Haller's head but Haller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Musashi gets tackled into the cage by Haller. Haller maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David Haller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haller scores with a jab to the head.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Haller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi moves out of range as Haller strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Haller didn't see that one coming.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller's corner calls for a 1-2. Haller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haller connects with a crisp jab.
Haller moves away from the strike by Musashi.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Haller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haller scores with a body shot.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Haller.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Musashi does no damage.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Haller takes one to the chin there.
Musashi throws a low kick but Haller moves out of range easily.
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haller lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2##KD2#
Musashi catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Haller stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Haller walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Haller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi.
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haller connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haller - that will leave a mark!
Haller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Musashi. That did some damage!
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Musashi's head backwards.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haller connects with a high kick.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
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 David Haller.
Well Haller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
David Haller retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
OC! KT 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Vamoosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vamoosh in his tracks.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
Musashi misses the jab.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Musashi clinches up with Vamoosh and pushes him back against the cage.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi tries a body shot but Vamoosh blocks it.
We've been informed that Vamoosh 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.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Vamoosh controls the action.
#T1#
Vamoosh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Musashi's efforts to push away.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vamoosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Vamoosh tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vamoosh tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Musashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Vamoosh gets an underhook and turns Musashi into the cage.#BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Musashi blocks a jab.
Vamoosh throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Vamoosh tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.#T2#
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi throws the kick towards the body but Vamoosh avoids it.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Musashi 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.
Musashi throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
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!
Vamoosh tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Musashi darts in and clinches Vamoosh up against the cage.#BC#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vamoosh lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vamoosh.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vamoosh lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Musashi tries to break the clinch but Vamoosh is controlling the position.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
A hook to the body from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vamoosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Vamoosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Vamoosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow. #BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Vamoosh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a straight left. #CL#
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
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 Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vamoosh throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.
Vamoosh scores with a hook.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the head.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Musashi.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamoosh lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy body shot
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vamoosh throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi scores with the left hand. Vamoosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Vamoosh off the cage and back into range.
Vamoosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Vamoosh thows a leg kick but Musashi checks it #CL#
and Musashi counters by clinching up.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Musashi presses Vamoosh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Vamoosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
#BC#
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Vamoosh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Musashi instigates a clinch.
Vamoosh misses with some punches.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Musashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vamoosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Vamoosh on the inside. #T3#
Musashi blocking some punches.
Musashi pushes Vamoosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards. #BC#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Vamoosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vamoosh on the side of the head.
Vamoosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
Vamoosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Musashi throws a lazy head kick
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Musashi clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Musashi as Vamoosh tries to tie him up.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Musashi has Vamoosh pressed against the cage.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi cracks Vamoosh with a nice body shot.
Musashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vamoosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi 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#
Vamoosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Musashi tries to counter by clinching up but Vamoosh breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick from Musashi lands but Vamoosh takes it in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Musashi. Vamoosh shrugs it off though.
Vamoosh tries to clinch up.#CL#
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
A short uppercut from Musashi.
Vamoosh has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Vamoosh avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Vamoosh scores with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miyamoto Musashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Musashi misses with some punches.
#T1#
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi is trying to force a seperation but Vamoosh has the dominant position.#BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vamoosh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Musashi
letting Vamoosh counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vamoosh, pushing him back against the cage.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vamoosh staying out of range there.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
Vamoosh thuds his shin into the meat of Musashi's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Musashi does no damage.
Musashi catches Vamoosh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Musashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Vamoosh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Vamoosh clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Musashi looking to stall.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi is trying to break the clinch but Vamoosh is controlling him.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Vamoosh.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vamoosh tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Vamoosh scores with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vamoosh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
Vamoosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vamoosh tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Vamoosh.
Musashi taking a breather.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Vamoosh controls the action.
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 Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Musashi 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
CEC 618
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Newcastle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newcastle takes one on the button.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Newcastle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musashi.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
An attempted straight right counter from Musashi misses the target.
Newcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newcastle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newcastle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Musashi. Those never looked like landing.
Newcastle raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high 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!
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newcastle's sensitive parts.
Musashi 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.
Newcastle misses with a jab to the body
and Musashi counters with a leg kick.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Newcastle's body.
Newcastle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Musashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newcastle tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Musashi slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newcastle walks into a left hand.
Jab by Musashi.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newcastle ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Newcastle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi lands with a hook. Newcastle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Newcastle takes a kick to the side of 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!
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newcastle swinging wildly here.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newcastle misses with a looping right.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Newcastle slips a straight right by Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Newcastle throws a lazy uppercut
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Newcastle misses with a hook
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Musashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.
As Newcastle backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Newcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi counters with a body kick that stops Newcastle in his tracks momentarily.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Newcastle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Musashi on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newcastle.
Newcastle takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Newcastle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newcastle.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newcastle's sensitive parts. #T3#
Musashi jabs Newcastle right on the nose. Newcastle blinks but takes it well.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi tests Newcastle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newcastle throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Newcastle misses its intended target.
Musashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Musashi with a jab.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries to move into range but Musashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Musashi cracks Newcastle with an open hand slap.
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!
Newcastle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Newcastle lands.
Newcastle takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Newcastle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Musashi slips under a jab.#T4#
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle misses with a straight right.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Musashi.
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newcastle.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Newcastle lands with an overhand left.
Musashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Musashi is looking to slow Newcastle down with leg kicks.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newcastle misses with a two punch combination.
Newcastle lands a nice shot to the body.
Newcastle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Newcastle throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Musashi scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Newcastle throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi scores with a leg kick.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Musashi jabs Newcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?
Musashi moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Newcastle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newcastle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newcastle.
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newcastle throws a shot to the body.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Newcastle sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi feints and then cracks Newcastle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newcastle down.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle misses with a hook to the body
and Musashi counters with a body kick.
Newcastle misses with a looping right.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Musashi with a hook.
Newcastle misses with a left hand
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newcastle has time to react.
Newcastle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newcastle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Musashi has time to react.
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newcastle on the side of the head.
Newcastle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Newcastle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Musashi has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Musashi misses the target.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newcastle's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newcastle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Newcastle drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newcastle cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newcastle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newcastle slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the body
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newcastle drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Newcastle moves away and avoids it.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Newcastle off balance momentarily.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Newcastle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
As Musashi backs off Newcastle throws a huge counter combo but Musashi manages to avoid it all.
Newcastle cracks Musashi with a good jab.
Newcastle misses with a double jab.
Musashi throws a body punch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle scores with a nice head shot.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Newcastle is breathing heavily.
Newcastle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle misses the jab.
Newcastle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newcastle scrambles back to his feet.
Newcastle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Musashi.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Newcastle is out of range. #T4#
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Newcastle misses with a body punch
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Newcastle down.
Musashi connects with the punch.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Newcastle shoots in but Musashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newcastle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newcastle throws a right hand that Musashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi also avoids with ease.
Musashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newcastle doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi scores with a kick to the body.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Newcastle 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.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Newcastle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
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. 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#
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Newcastle slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Newcastle saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Newcastle throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newcastle.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newcastle looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi throws a head kick but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Newcastle scores with a jab.#T1#
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Newcastle misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Newcastle's ribs.
Newcastle scores with a jab.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Newcastle slips the punch.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newcastle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newcastle misses with a hook
and Musashi counters with a two punch combo.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Newcastle scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Newcastle misses its intended target.
Newcastle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Musashi's head.
Newcastle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newcastle throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Newcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newcastle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi walks into a left hand.
Newcastle takes one on the button.
Newcastle throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Newcastle only half commits.
Musashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Newcastle avoided it.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Newcastle's ribs.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
Newcastle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Musashi.#T3#
Newcastle misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi slips under a jab.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newcastle misses with a looping right.
Newcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Newcastle misses with a body shot
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Musashi cracks Newcastle with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Newcastle is rocked!
Newcastle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Musashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Newcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Musashi throws a series of punches but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle seems to have recovered his senses.
Musashi thuds his shin into the meat of Newcastle's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newcastle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle dives in for a single leg takedown but Musashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Musashi scores with a four punch combination!
Newcastle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Musashi counters with a solid body kick.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Newcastle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donk. Musashi catches Newcastle right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Newcastle throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Newcastle tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newcastle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newcastle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Musashi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
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Event:
K-1 42 Musashi vs Haller
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Haller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haller blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Haller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Musashi clinches up with Haller and pushes him back against the ropes.
Haller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haller blocks an uppercut.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haller blocks a body shot from Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Musashi.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haller.
Haller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Musashis head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller misses with some punches.
Haller lands a left hand.
#T1#
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Musashi.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haller lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Musashi.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Haller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Haller avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the ropes.
Haller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Haller controls the action.
Musashi working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Haller blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haller.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Haller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Haller gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haller.
A short uppercut from Haller.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Haller.
Haller tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haller tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haller.
Haller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haller.
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 David Haller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Musashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Haller's belly button to the back.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller lands an overhand right.
Haller scores with a hook to the body. Musashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi swings for the body but Haller moves out of range.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haller scores with a jab.#T1#
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Haller throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Haller moves out of range easily.
Musashi takes a swing at Haller's ribcage but misses.
Haller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Musashi just manages to avoid it.
Haller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haller throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haller was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Haller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Haller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haller rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Musashi forces Haller back against the ropes and clinches.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Haller.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haller or not.
Haller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Jab by Haller.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Haller connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Haller throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Haller throws a shot to the body.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Haller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haller, pushing him back against the ropes.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Haller as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Haller misses with a body punch.
Haller misses with a punch on the inside.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Haller.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haller.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Haller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Haller tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Haller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller misses with some punches.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haller is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Haller.
Haller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
Haller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi wants to counter with a clinch but Haller pushes him away.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Haller.
Musashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Haller.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
Haller scores with a leg kick.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Haller throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Haller misses with a looping right.
Haller misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a good low kick that Haller was not able to check.
Haller connects with a jab.
Musashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Haller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haller lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Haller.
Haller lands a right hand.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Haller.
Haller scores with a hook to the body.
Haller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Haller.
Haller can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haller lands a body shot. #T2#
A short left from Musashi.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Musashi.
Haller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Haller working aggressively here.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Haller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Haller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller taking a breather.
Haller scores with a shot to the side of Musashi's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Haller misses with some punches.
Haller lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller had his way with Miyamoto Musashi in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Musashi lands.
Miyamoto Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Haller checks it #CL#
and Haller counters by moving into the clinch.
David Haller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Nice body punch from Musashi - that landed with a thud.
David Haller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Haller prevents a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Haller trying to land knees to the body.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Musashi lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Haller is rocked!#T1#
Haller blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Haller lands with a left to the head.
Musashi works on Haller's body with a couple of short punches.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Haller avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the ropes.
Haller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haller blocking some punches.
Musashi is leaning against Haller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haller blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi tries to work over Haller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Haller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
Haller blocks an uppercut.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Haller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Haller blocking some punches.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haller.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Haller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Haller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Haller!
David Haller is the new bantamweight champion!
David Haller spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
K-1 39 Musashi vs Monroe II
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Nice uppercut lands for Musashi. That snapped Monroe's head back.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Monroe's leg but Monroe calmly moves out of range.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Musashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe.
Musashi with a jab.
Monroe walks into a left hand.
Monroe throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg. #T2#
Monroe staying out of range there.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Musashi swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monroe slips a jab from Musashi.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Musashi tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe connects with an inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monroe's head.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Musashi tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Musashi's head.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Musashi's hands.
Musashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Musashi defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Monroe throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Jab by Monroe.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a leg kick.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Musashi works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Musashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe thows a leg kick but Musashi checks it
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Musashi motions for Monroe to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Musashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Musashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe throws a right hand that Musashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi also avoids with ease.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe 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.
Musashi scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Monroe misses.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monroe.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi misses with a hook.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Musashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe slips under a jab from Musashi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Musashi. That did some damage!
Monroe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
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 Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
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#
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Monroe.
A jab from Musashi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi tries a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Monroe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. #T1#
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Musashi.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the 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!
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Musashi on the side of the head. #T2#
Monroe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Musashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Monroe.
Well Musashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
K-1 35 Szczesny vs Romero
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakamoto moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakamoto connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Sakamoto 's knee.
Jab from Sakamoto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Monroe throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe digs a right hand underneath Sakamoto's ribcage. Sakamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monroe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
A short right from Monroe.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Sakamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!#T2#
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Monroe scores a nice knee to the body.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Monroe.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the ropes.
Monroe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sakamoto moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto pushes Monroe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monroe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sakamoto can turn it around.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monroe pushes Sakamoto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monroe misses with a knee strike.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto avoiding damage as Monroe throws knees to the body.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Monroe digs a right hand into Sakamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakamoto's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Sakamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakamoto tries to clinch up.#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
Monroe missing with knees to the body.
Monroe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Monroe taking a breather.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Sakamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sakamoto.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe lands a shot to the body.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Sakamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakamoto tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Sakamoto.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monroe.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monroe feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sakamoto moves into the clinch.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A short left from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto wants to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto. #CL2#
Sakamoto clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Monroe lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sakamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Sakamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Monroe off the ropes and back into range.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sakamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Sakamoto 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Monroe defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Sakamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Donk. Monroe catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamoto.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakamoto clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto lands a jab.
Monroe walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Monroe is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
K-1 31 Haller vs Monroe
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jafar moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the ropes.
Jafar tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Jafar clinches up against the ropes.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar walks into a left hand.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Sakamoto looks to land a combination but Jafar avoids it well.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Sakamoto.
Jafar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range. #T3#
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto with a jab.
Sakamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jafar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
A left lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Sakamoto gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar digs a right hand into Sakamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakamoto's gas tank.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Jafar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T5#
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar 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.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto counters with a body kick.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand. #T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jafar slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar avoids them all with ease.
Jafar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Jafar swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto 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.
No joy there for Sakamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T7#
Sakamoto scores with a push kick.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jafar is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sakamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jafar eats them both and turns towards Sakamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.#T8#
Jafar throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Jafar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar takes one to the chin there.
Sakamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jafar's hands.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T9#
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Sakamoto jabs Jafar right on the nose. Jafar blinks but takes it well.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar avoids a kick to the body.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Sakamoto throws a combination that misses
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Sakamoto motions for Jafar to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Jafar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jafar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jafar lands a jab.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sakamoto duly obliges.
Jafar throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto. #CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto. #ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakamoto tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Jafar takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jafar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Jafar.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a good low kick that Jafar was not able to check.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar walks into a straight right hand from Sakamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Jafar misses the jab.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Sakamoto.
Jafar works on Sakamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar pushes Sakamoto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jafar checks a leg kick.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Jafar misses the jab.#T5##CL#
Jafar has Sakamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Jafar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Jafar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Jafar throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar misses with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Jafar.
#T6#
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Sakamoto catches Jafar right on the button with a cross.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Jafar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Jafar throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.#CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Jafar walks into a stiff left hand from Sakamoto.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar moves out of range as Sakamoto strikes.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the ropes.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T8#
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab. #T9#
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
A big left from Jafar misses.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar misses with a straight right.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Sakamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Jafar.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Jafar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Jafar shakes it off.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar slips a jab from Sakamoto.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto throws a counter combo.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
Still in the clinch, Sakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar is working Sakamoto over against the ropes.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jafar defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Sakamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Sakamoto's ribs.#T3#
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jafar checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jafar with a jab.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jafar tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sakamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Sakamoto lands an overhand right.
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Sakamoto scores with a leg kick.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T5#
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakamoto walks into a left hand.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Sakamoto shakes it off.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sakamoto gets tackled into the ropes by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakamoto should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T7#
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Jafar lands a jab to the head.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Jafar cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.#T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Sakamoto cracks Jafar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Sakamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.#T9#
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a double jab.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar with a hook.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jafar scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar moved away.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Jafar moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said ' Sakamoto vs Haller For the 135 title, no more Running HALLER what do you say London! cheers go up from the jam-packed Camden Conference Centre, GIVE ME MY BELT, tell Murhaa he gotta wait his turn in line for an ass beating I want his 0.'.
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Event:
K-1 27 Doss vs Brown
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Longbow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longbow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Good work by Longbow as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longbow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Sakamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longbow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longbow thuds his shin into the meat of Sakamoto's side.
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Longbow moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Longbow lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A jab from Longbow does it's job there.
Good shot there by Longbow.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longbow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longbow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longbow just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Longbow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
A jab from Longbow misses.
A left lands for Sakamoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Longbow thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Longbow.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Longbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longbow.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Longbow.
Longbow throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Longbow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Longbow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Longbow.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longbow.
Longbow is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longbow slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Longbow slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Longbow misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Longbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Longbow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Longbow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longbow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto cracks Longbow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Longbow takes one to the chin there.
Longbow lands with an overhand left.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Longbow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longbow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Longbow scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longbow.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Longbow stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longbow misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longbow's head.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the nose.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Longbow misses.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Longbow throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Longbow misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto tests Longbow's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Longbow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Longbow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sakamoto.
A shot to the liver by Longbow. Beautiful body shot.
Longbow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Longbow misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longbow throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Sakamoto wants to slow Longbow down by chopping away at his legs.
Longbow slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longbow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longbow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Longbow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longbow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longbow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.
Longbow throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Longbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longbow.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body kick.
Longbow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakamoto. That did some damage!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Longbow. Longbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Sakamoto. #T1#
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longbow.
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Longbow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longbow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Longbow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Longbow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Longbow tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longbow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Longbow staying out of range there.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Longbow throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Longbow misses with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Longbow throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longbow!
Longbow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big right from Longbow misses.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longbow misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Longbow.
Longbow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Longbow steps away.
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 Henry Longbow.
Well Sakamoto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
As Hiroshimo Sakamoto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want the winner of Jafar vs Haller For the BELT, what do you say London! cheers go up from the jam-packed Camden Conference Centre, How was this fight Are you not entertained My BLOOd and sweat goes into these training camps I'm glad to see it pay off. What do you say k-1, Title shot?'.
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Event:
K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Astalo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Astalo misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Sakamoto's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Astalo blocks it.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Sakamoto lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto motions for Astalo to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Astalo misses its target.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Sakamoto tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Sakamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamoto.
The fighters circling - Astalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Astalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Astalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Astalo throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Sakamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Astalo.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot
and Astalo counters with a leg kick.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Astalo.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Astalo misses with a hook.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Astalo defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Astalo moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto thumps Astalo with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Astalo's shoulder, as Astalo tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Astalo counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Astalo thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Sakamoto tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo is looking to land body kicks.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Astalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Astalo throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.#T2#
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Astalo's body.
Sakamoto connects with the punch.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Astalo is looking to slow Sakamoto down with leg kicks.
Astalo 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.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Astalo.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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#
Sakamoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws a nice head kick!
Sakamoto defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Astalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakamoto 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.
Astalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Astalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Astalo moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Astalo misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Astalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Astalo off the ropes and back into range.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Astalo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Astalo feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astalo throws a low kick but Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Astalo down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Astalo on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo blocks a jab.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Astalo misses with a hook
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Astalo throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Astalo's knee but Astalo avoids it well.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Astalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want the winner of Jafar vs Haller For the BELT, what do you say London! cheers go up from the jam-packed Camden Conference Centre, How was this fight Are you not entertained My BLOOd and sweat goes into these training camps I'm glad to see it pay off. What do you say k-1, Title shot?'.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.
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Event:
K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Sepulveda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Sepulveda darts in and clinches Sakamoto up against the ropes.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sepulveda backwards.
Sepulveda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakamoto's elbow.
Sakamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepulveda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sepulvedas head.
Sepulveda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sepulveda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sepulveda's efforts to push away.
Sepulveda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Sepulveda throws a head punch that misses.
Sepulveda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Sepulveda does no damage.
Sepulveda works Sakamoto's body with a nice hook.
Sepulveda throws a front kick aimed at Sakamoto's knee but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto cracks Sepulveda with a good jab.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepulveda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sepulveda is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Sakamoto moves into the clinch.
Sepulveda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sepulveda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sepulveda is looking to control Sakamoto's arms but Sakamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sepulveda has his back to the ropes.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Sakamoto.
#BC2#
Sepulveda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto lands with an overhand left.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sepulveda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Sepulveda blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sepulveda.
Nice straight punches there by Sepulveda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sepulveda.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Sepulveda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sepulveda swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakamoto.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Sepulveda counters with a good low kick that Sakamoto was not able to check.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sepulveda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sepulveda connects with a right hand. Sakamoto shakes it off.
Sakamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepulveda.#T1#
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sepulveda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Sepulveda.
Sakamoto tries to clinch there but Sepulveda circles away.
Sepulveda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Sepulveda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a good low kick that Sepulveda was not able to check.
Sakamoto cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Sepulveda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sepulveda blocks a jab.
Sepulveda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sepulveda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sepulveda misses the target.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sepulveda to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sepulveda throws an off balance right hand
and Sakamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Sepulveda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepulveda throws out the jab.
Sepulveda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sakamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakamoto.
A low kick from Sepulveda misses
and Sakamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Sepulveda misses with a hook.
It looked like Sakamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Sakamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range. #T1#
Good shot there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Sepulveda.
As Sepulveda tries to get set, Sakamoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Sepulveda manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Sakamoto drives through and clinches with Sepulveda against the ropes.
#BC2#
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Sakamoto strikes.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sepulveda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sepulveda throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sepulveda staying out of range there.
Sepulveda tries to move into range but Sakamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sepulveda throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Sepulveda misses its intended target.
Sepulveda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Sepulveda lands a body shot.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sepulveda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sepulveda can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Sepulveda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sepulveda gets tackled into the ropes by Sakamoto. Sakamoto maintains the clinch.
Sakamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Sepulveda trying to stall but Sakamoto improves his position.
Sepulveda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakamoto's elbow. #BC2#
Sepulveda breaks from the clinch.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakamoto 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
As Hiroshimo Sakamoto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Stenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stenberg scores with a nice strike.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenberg under the eye.
Stenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stenberg takes a step back to recover.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Stenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target. #T1#
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Stenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenberg.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenberg's hands.
Sakamoto lands a nice hook to Stenberg's body. Stenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Stenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Stenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Sakamoto trying to get back to full guard but Stenberg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stenberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Stenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sakamoto is in a horrible position here. Stenberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stenberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg looking to finish Sakamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakamoto!#T3#
Stenberg prevents Sakamoto from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Stenberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stenberg lands with some strikes.
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakamoto looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.#T4#
Sakamoto wants to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg scoring with strikes but Sakamoto is staying in there.
Sakamoto regains half guard.
Stenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakamoto defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Sakamoto defending well.
Stenberg 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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg thows a huge punch but Sakamoto dodges it nicely.
Stenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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#
Stenberg swinging wildly here.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
Stenberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenberg scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Sakamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenberg backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Stenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
Stenberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Stenberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stenberg is nestled in close to Sakamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stenberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stenberg's back!
Sakamoto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
Sakamoto tries to keep control of the position but Stenberg is staying busy.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Sakamoto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stenberg hold on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto is hanging on to Stenberg's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg is trapped and Sakamoto is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Sakamoto keeps control of the position.
Sakamoto connects with a big shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Sakamoto connects with a big shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Sakamoto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stenberg hold on?
Sakamoto keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
#T3#
Sakamoto is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Sakamoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakamoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg.
Sakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenberg works over Sakamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Sakamoto is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg passes Sakamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stenberg throwing shots but Sakamoto is blocking nicely.
Stenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stenberg working Sakamoto over with strikes. #SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stenberg landing 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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Stenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Stenberg's body.
Stenberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenberg at a distance.
Sakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenberg's calf.#T1#
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto clobbers Stenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenberg throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenberg. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Stenberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenberg at a distance.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenberg's calf.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Stenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto lands a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg cracks Sakamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Stenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Stenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Stenberg sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Stenberg checks it.#T3#
Stenberg takes one on the button.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Stenberg.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Stenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenberg tries to avoid it.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Stenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Stenberg's ribs.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Sakamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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.
#R4##CL2#
Sakamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenberg throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenberg.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Stenberg's belly button to the back.
Sakamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakamoto cracks Stenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stenberg is defended easily by Sakamoto.
Stenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Sakamoto slips a jab from Stenberg.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Stenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenberg with a nice cross.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
#T2##TD#
Stenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakamoto sprawls well initially but Stenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Sakamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage.
Stenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
Stenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Sakamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sakamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Sakamoto passes into half guard.
Sakamoto is nestled in close to Stenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
The fighters circling - Stenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Stenberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Stenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Stenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Stenberg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Stenberg shrugs it off though.
Stenberg tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Stenberg throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stenberg walks into a left hand.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Stenberg.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stenberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sakamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sakamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakamoto uses it to pass to side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stenberg tries to bench press Sakamoto off him but Sakamoto keeps the position.
Stenberg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sakamoto wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
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You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Stenberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sakamoto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Sakamoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakamoto unloads with some shots from mount but Stenberg bucks and avoids them well.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Sakamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stenberg 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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Event:
DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the head.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen takes one on the button.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen just leaning against Sakamoto, taking a breather.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #TD#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
Allen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen wants to stand but Sakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Allen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sakamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Allen landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakamoto controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen wanted to stand there but Sakamoto had control of the position.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Sakamoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Allen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakamoto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allen, into his guard. #REVR#
Sakamoto throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Sakamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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#
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Sakamoto ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Allen checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Allen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.#T2#
Sakamoto tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Allen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gracie Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Allen is looking for the big counter here.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Allen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
A lazy left from Sakamoto finds it's target.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Allen down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Allen defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto thumps Allen with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
#T1#
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto sets himself, and Allen steps forward looking for the clinch! Sakamoto avoids it this time.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Allen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sakamoto blocks it well.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen unleashes a big counter combination but Sakamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakamoto with a body shot.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Allen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakamoto misses the body punch
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Allen throws a counter combo.#T3#
Sakamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Allen throws a counter combo.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Allen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Allen tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a counter combo.#T4#
Sakamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sakamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Allen has an active guard here but Sakamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakamoto is controlling the pace.
Allen won't allow Sakamoto to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakamoto 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
OFC 311: Jah vs Hensen
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ribber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Sakamoto catches Ribber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Ribber misses.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Ribber's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Ribber's ribs.
Sakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribber tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribber lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand. #T1#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Ribber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribber down.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Ribber checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribber tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Ribber stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ribber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sakamoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribber is in Sakamoto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribber 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. #T2#
Sakamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ribber escapes and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Ribber trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ribber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ribber cracks Sakamoto with a big elbow.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Ribber landing strikes.
Ribber trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Sakamoto is not content to let Ribber control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ribber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribber scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribber - that will leave a mark!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Ribber throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Ribber walks into a stiff left hand from Sakamoto.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Ribber jumps back.
Ribber checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Ribber throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target. #T2#
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Ribber scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Ribber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Ribber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Ribber.
#T3#
Ribber cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Ribber sizes up Sakamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Ribber.
Ribber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakamoto sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Ribber checks it #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribber trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
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 Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Sakamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber misses with the combination.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Ribber backing away here, and Sakamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ribber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Ribber.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Ribber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ribber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Sakamoto lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribber scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Ribber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Ribber.
Sakamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ribber if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Sakamoto is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Ribber lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick from Ribber.
Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ribber misses.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sakamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Ribber misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sakamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Ribber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribber scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribber feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribber misses the jab.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ribber looking to score a takedown here. Sakamoto is defending well but Ribber drives through and ends up in Sakamoto's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribber is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakamoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ribber connects with a decent elbow.
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 Grin Ribber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Hiroshimo Sakamoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLII
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kapaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto stuns Kapaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kapaldi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto cracks Kapaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Kapaldi jumps back.
Kapaldi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Kapaldi is having none of it.
Kapaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kapaldi throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kapaldi checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Kapaldi jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick. #T1#
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Kapaldi blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Sakamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kapaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kapaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kapaldi. Kapaldi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kapaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Sakamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kapaldi avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Kapaldi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto wants to slow Kapaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Kapaldi avoids it.
Kapaldi throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto defending well as Kapaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Kapaldi thows a body kick. Sakamoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Kapaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kapaldi's head.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Sakamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Kapaldi's shoulder, as Kapaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Sakamoto!
Sakamoto lands with a right hand.
Sakamoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Kapaldi counters with a body kick.
Kapaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kapaldi looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto throwing a counter right hand but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Kapaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Sakamoto closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapaldi throws an off balance right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Kapaldi down with leg kicks.
Kapaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Kapaldi.
A nice side step and Kapaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kapaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Kapaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Kapaldi blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Kapaldi moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Kapaldi slams his shin into Sakamoto's torso.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kapaldi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
And Sakamoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Kapaldi blocks it.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Kapaldi's leg. Kapaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi delivers a nice body kick.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Kapaldi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Kapaldi down.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakamoto backing away here, and Kapaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kapaldi ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.#T1#
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kapaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kapaldi misses with a straight left.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range.
Kapaldi throws a big counter head kick but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Kapaldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Kapaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapaldi tries to avoid it.
Kapaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Kapaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapaldi throws out the jab.
It appears Sakamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kapaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Kapaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Kapaldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapaldi.
Sakamoto is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi 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.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Kapaldi.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto backing away here, and Kapaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kapaldi.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Kapaldi moves out of range easily.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
#TD#
Sakamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kapaldi to the mat! Kapaldi manages to get full guard.
Kapaldi managing to control the position. #T3#
Kapaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kapaldi is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.
Sakamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses. Kapaldi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakamoto's guard. Nice move by Kapaldi!#REVB##SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a triangle but Kapaldi pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Sakamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto is trying to hold Kapaldi in close to prevent damage but Kapaldi has managed to pass into half guard.
Sakamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kapaldi passes into half guard.
Sakamoto wants to sweep but Kapaldi has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakamoto misses the target.
Kapaldi avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Kapaldi down.
Kapaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kapaldi just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kapaldi sprawls and moves away.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto punishes Kapaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kapaldi works over Sakamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Kapaldi's leg but Kapaldi calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits. #T1#
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Kapaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapaldi tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.#TD#
Kapaldi gets caught flat footed, as Sakamoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kapaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakamoto is one step ahead there.
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kapaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto distracts Kapaldi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Kapaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakamoto throws a strike but Kapaldi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Kapaldi defends it easily.
Kapaldi postures up.
#SUB#
Sakamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kapaldi defends it easily.
Sakamoto looking to control.
#T3#
Kapaldi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sakamoto looking for a guillotine here but Kapaldi defends easily.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard but Kapaldi passes into half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
Kapaldi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakamoto 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Nilkki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakamoto looks to throw a body kick
and Nilkki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilkki scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nilkki lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Nilkki 's knee.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Sakamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
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!#CL#
Nilkki moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Sakamoto gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilkki gets an underhook and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Sakamoto is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Nilkki has denied him.#T1#
Nilkki misses with a knee strike.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Sakamoto's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilkki.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki stops a takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto taking a breather.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Nilkki. #CUT#
That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Sakamoto avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Sakamoto stalling against the cage.
Sakamoto misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Sakamoto works Nilkki's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nilkki throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Nilkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a left hand
enabling Sakamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nilkki rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Sakamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nilkki smiles and moves away.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.#CL#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nilkki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakamoto up against the cage.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Sakamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakamoto cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that Nilkki avoids nicely.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto throws a series of strikes that have Nilkki backpedaling.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nilkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
The cut above Hiroshimo Sakamoto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nilkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Nilkki. #CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the cage.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Sakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
Sakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nilkki clinches up against the cage.
Sakamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nilkki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamoto.
Still in the clinch, Sakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pikku Nilkki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nilkki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Sakamoto jumps guard but Nilkki stands there with Sakamoto around his waist. Sakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Sakamoto avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Sakamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards. #T1#
Nilkki stalling in the clinch but Sakamoto improves position.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Nilkki taking a breather.
Sakamoto can't break the clinch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
A left hand lands to the body for Sakamoto.
Nilkki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?#T2##TD2#
Sakamoto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nilkki is trying to keep an underhook but Sakamoto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki tries to kick Sakamoto off but Sakamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nilkki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nilkki is refusing to be controlled, as Sakamoto sits in half guard.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Sakamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Nilkki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sakamoto connects with a nice short shot to Nilkki's temple.
Sakamoto thows a huge punch but Nilkki dodges it nicely.
Nilkki is not content to let Sakamoto control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Sakamoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Nilkki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakamoto trying to control but Nilkki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sakamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakamoto 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. #ES#
Nilkki has his feet on Sakamoto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Nilkki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.#CL#
Nilkki moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
A right handed body shot lands from Sakamoto.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Sakamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Sakamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.#T1#
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Nilkki.
Sakamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto throws a counter combo.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A jab from Sakamoto finds it's way through Nilkki's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Sakamoto.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nilkki misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick that stops Nilkki in his tracks momentarily.
Nilkki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Nilkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Nilkki avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Nice body kick from Nilkki.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a big counter head kick but Nilkki avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Nilkki cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Nilkki.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilkki scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Nilkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilkki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Nilkki steps away.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nilkki thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Nilkki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nilkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Nilkki checks it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Nilkki catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Sakamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
Sakamoto is trying to pull guard but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
A short right from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Sakamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sakamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilkki has double underhooks.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Nilkki dodges an elbow strike from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto digs a right hand into Nilkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilkki's gas tank.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Nilkki throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Nilkki is wise to it.
The crowd cheers as Sakamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilkki doesn't seem phased though.
Nilkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Nilkki moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nilkki with a jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakamoto should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki had his way with Hiroshimo Sakamoto in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R5#
Nilkki misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Nilkki rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Sakamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakamoto trying to stall but Nilkki improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Nilkki stalling against the cage.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Nilkki jabs at Sakamoto's body.#T1#
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilkki.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto lands a left hand.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sakamoto.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Nilkki's side.#T2#
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Nilkki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Nilkki lands 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!
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Nilkki throws a lazy head kick
and Sakamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice body kick.
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.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nilkki thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick. #CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nilkki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sakamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakamoto.
Nilkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Sakamoto down.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto misses with the combination.
Sakamoto lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand. #T4#
Good shot there by Nilkki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nilkki darts in trying to clinch
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Pikku Nilkki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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Event:
OFC 294: Shifter vs Kermode
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Sakamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.#TD2#
Sakamoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Sakamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Sakamoto trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is working Stanfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Sakamoto trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Stanfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sakamoto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stanfield letting Sakamoto take a breather here.#BC2#
Sakamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.#T2#
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Stanfield counters with a three punch combo that has Sakamoto backing up. Sakamoto nods at Stanfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanfield connects with a single shot there.
Stanfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
A slow jab from Stanfield misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Stanfield swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Stanfield shrugs it off though.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stanfield lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Sakamoto scores with the left hand. Stanfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stanfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a head kick. Stanfield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Stanfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a series of strikes. Sakamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
Sakamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
Sakamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stanfield will feel that in the morning.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sakamoto stuns Stanfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakamoto clobbers Stanfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Stanfield down.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Stanfield saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Stanfield misses its target.
Sakamoto scores with a jab.#TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sakamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet.
Sakamoto is nestled in close to Stanfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stanfield is looking to escape.#T1#
Stanfield is staying active underneath Sakamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakamoto controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Stanfield kicks off Sakamoto and gets to his feet.
Stanfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Stanfield down.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Stanfield moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Stanfield.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Stanfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto works Stanfield's body with a nice hook.
Stanfield catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto cracks a nice hook into Stanfield's ribs.
Stanfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto thumps Stanfield with a low kick.
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanfield in his tracks.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that Stanfield semi-blocks.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Stanfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Stanfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Stanfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanfield catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Stanfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stanfield takes a step back to recover.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Stanfield shakes it off.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stanfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakamoto jabs at Stanfield's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Sakamoto catches Stanfield right on the button with a cross.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanfield slips under a jab.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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#
Sakamoto thows a body kick. Stanfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Stanfield checks it.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Stanfield shrugs it off though.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stanfield off balance momentarily.
Stanfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Stanfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Stanfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanfield swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stanfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto jabs Stanfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Stanfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sakamoto back to the cage. Stanfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sakamoto punishes Stanfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Stanfield misses.
Nice body kick from Sakamoto.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
Sakamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield throws a big counter combination but Sakamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stanfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sakamoto slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Sakamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
#T3#
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanfield in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stanfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Stanfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanfield tries to avoid it.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
Sakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakamoto has time to react.
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!
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stanfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Stanfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Sakamoto moves into range and clinches up with Stanfield.#BC2#
Sakamoto manages to break the clinch.
Stanfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakamoto thumps Stanfield with a low kick.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
UGD 60:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen III
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher 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.
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Gallagher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gallagher's calf.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Gallagher only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallagher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gallagher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Gallagher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Gallagher avoids it.
Sakamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.#T1#
Gallagher scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher blocks a leg kick.
Gallagher works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gallagher moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Gallagher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gallagher lands with a nice body punch.
Sakamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gallagher's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Gallagher sees coming a mile off.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Gallagher lands a head shot.
Gallagher lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
As Sakamoto backs away, Gallagher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Gallagher throws a body kick.
Gallagher connects with a body shot that sends Sakamoto's belly button to the back.#T3#
Sakamoto takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallagher.
Gallagher connects with a knee to the head.
Sakamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallagher.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallagher tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakamoto presses Gallagher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Sakamoto to work.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakamoto's elbow.
Gallagher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Gallagher.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gallagher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Crunch! Gallagher slams his shin into Sakamoto's torso.
Gallagher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher moves out of range as Sakamoto strikes.
Sakamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Sakamoto does no damage.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
#T1#
Gallagher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Gallagher avoids it.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Sakamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gallagher lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
Gallagher blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Gallagher misses
and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gallagher really felt that one!
Gallagher is looking to wear down Sakamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Gallagher scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher lands a lovely overhand right.
Gallagher pushes Sakamoto away with a front kick.
Gallagher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Sakamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Gallagher manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Sakamoto.
Gallagher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Gallagher catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Sakamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakamoto circles away.
Sakamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gallagher with a body shot.
Gallagher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakamoto under the eye.
Philip Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher cracks Sakamoto with a good jab.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Gallagher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gallagher 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 Sakamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gallagher lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gallagher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Gallagher avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gallagher.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gallagher in his tracks.
Gallagher lands a leg kick that knocks Sakamoto off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Gallagher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gallagher.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakamoto circles away.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.#T1#
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Philip Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.#CL#
Gallagher forces Sakamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
Sakamoto is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
Sakamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sakamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Sakamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sakamoto jumps guard but Gallagher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gallagher prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallagher.
#BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Gallagher's head back.
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!
Gallagher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Gallagher counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher connects with a single shot there.
Gallagher wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gallagher throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakamoto momentarily.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher scores with the left hand. Sakamoto knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gallagher blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sakamoto responds with a good body kick, but Gallagher manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gallagher. Gallagher obviously looking to wear him down.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Gallagher jabs Sakamoto right on the nose. Sakamoto blinks but takes it well.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Philip Gallagher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Philip Gallagher.
Well Gallagher 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Gallagher!
Philip Gallagher very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Hiroshimo Sakamoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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Event:
UGD 57:Sakamoto Vs Sturm
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Sturm shrugs it off though.
Sturm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto slips a jab and a cross from Sturm.
Sakamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sturm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto defending well as Sturm loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sturm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Sturm counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto jabs at Sturm's body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Sturm counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturm should have avoided that one.
Sturm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturm lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakamoto off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturm takes one on the button.
Sakamoto 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.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Sturm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturm avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
We've been informed that Sturm 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.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sturm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sturm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sturm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturm should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Sturm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturm throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturm just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Sturm moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturm. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Sturm's body.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Sturm as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Sturm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturm takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Sturm jumps back.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturm throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturm lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sturm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturm.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sturm misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Sturm lands an overhand right.
Sakamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sakamoto cracks Sturm with an open hand slap.
Sturm checks the leg kick.
Sturm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturm looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Felix Sturm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturm. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Sakamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sturm scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturm moves away.
Sturm lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
Sturm misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturm.
Sturm throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturm. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturm throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sturm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Sturm throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses
and Sturm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturm throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturm lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Sakamoto is rocked!#CUT2#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sturm misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Sakamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturm avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sturm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Sturm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakamoto. Sturm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturm works Sakamoto's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturm throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturm.
It looked like Sakamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Sturm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturm lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Sturm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturm.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturm.
Sturm 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.
Sakamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sturm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Sturm counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturm! But no joy.
Sakamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sturm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturm's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Sturm shrugs it off though.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Sturm's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturm tries to avoid it.
Sturm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Sturm lands with an overhand left.
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!
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Sturm.
Sturm connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Sturm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturm throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturm ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Sturm is out of range.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Sturm checks it.
Sturm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturm throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Sturm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sturm throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturm.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturm.
Sturm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturm.
Sturm clobbers Sakamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Sturm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturm wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturm misses with a looping right.
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!
Sturm stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sturm throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturm lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturm.
And Sakamoto counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturm blocks it.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturm tried to score with a low kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Sakamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Sturm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturm works the jab nicely.#T3#
Sakamoto lands a jab to the nose.
Sakamoto clobbers Sturm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturm. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Sturm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakamoto thumps Sturm with a low kick.
Sturm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Sturm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felix Sturm!
Felix Sturm is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Felix Sturm, 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.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Westlund is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
Sakamoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Westlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Westlund misses with the combination.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westlund.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Westlund's legs.
Westlund went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Westlund connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Westlund moves out of range easily. #T1#
Westlund works over Sakamoto's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Westlund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westlund has time to react.
Westlund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Westlund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Westlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Westlund is looking to score with low kicks.
Westlund staying out of range there.
Westlund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a left hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Westlund jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westlund.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Westlund blocks the body kick.
Westlund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Westlund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Westlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund misses with a leg kick.
Westlund misses the jab.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Some wild striking there from Westlund.
Westlund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Westlund avoids it easily.
Westlund is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Westlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Westlund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Westlund blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westlund is able to avoid easily.
Westlund checks a leg kick nicely.
As Sakamoto backs away, Westlund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Westlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westlund as he avoids it easily.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Westlund tries to clinch but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Westlund tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.#T4#
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Westlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Sakamoto backs away, Westlund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto cracks Westlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Westlund's head back.
Westlund staying out of range there.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Westlund's sensitive parts.
Westlund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Westlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Westlund counters with a body kick.
Westlund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Westlund walks into a straight right hand from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Loke Westlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Westlund.
Sakamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Westlund.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Westlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Sakamoto.
Westlund throws a push kick but Sakamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Westlund's leg but Westlund calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Westlund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Westlund is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westlund.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westlund circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westlund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Westlund lands with a nice body punch.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westlund loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Westlund slips under a jab.#T2#
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Sakamoto.
Westlund scores with a head kick.
Jab by Sakamoto.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Westlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Westlund counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Westlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Westlund throws a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
Westlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Westlund throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Westlund scores with a head kick.
Westlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Westlund throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Westlund's side.
Westlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlund throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westlund blocks a jab.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Westlund counters with a good low kick that Sakamoto was not able to check.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Westlund moves out of range easily.
Westlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Westlund checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westlund throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Westlund 's knee.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Westlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sakamoto wants to slow Westlund down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlund in his tracks.
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!
Westlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westlund blocks a leg kick.
Westlund tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto pushes Westlund away with a front kick.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Westlund takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Westlund was well out of range.
Sakamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Westlund's leg but Westlund calmly moves out of range.
Westlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Westlund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westlund down.
Westlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Westlund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Westlund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westlund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Westlund jumps back.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Westlund will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
letting Westlund counter with a right hand.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Westlund moved out of range.
Westlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlund.
A head kick misses from Westlund.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlund throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Westlund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Westlund.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Westlund moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits. #T1#
Westlund throws a wild body kick that Sakamoto sees coming a mile off.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto swinging wildly here.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Westlund saw that one coming.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westlund is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Westlund circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Westlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Westlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Westlund works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Westlund blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakamoto jabs Westlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Westlund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Westlund coming out on top.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Westlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Westlund thumps Sakamoto with a low kick.
Westlund swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Westlund checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Westlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Westlund.
A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Westlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Westlund's knee but Westlund avoids it well. #T3#
Westlund lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Westlund slaps the foot to one side.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Westlund throws a push kick but Sakamoto slaps the foot to one side.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto keeps Westlund at a distance using the push kick.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Westlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Westlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Westlund moves out of range.
It looked like Westlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Westlund down.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Westlund moves out of range. #T4#
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Westlund might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Westlund lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
A lazy body kick from Sakamoto
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low 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!
Westlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto cracks a nice hook into Westlund's ribs.
Westlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Westlund needs to keep his hands up - Sakamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westlund. That did some damage!
Westlund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Westlund's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Sakamoto punishes Westlund's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Westlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Westlund's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Westlund misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Westlund lands a head kick. Sakamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Westlund slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Westlund avoids it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Westlund lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Westlund throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Sakamoto finds it's target.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Westlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlund tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Westlund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A clash of legs there as Westlund blocks the low kick.#T1#
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Westlund misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Westlund - that will leave a mark!
Westlund scores with a jab.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westlund scores with a jab to the body.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Westlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Westlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Westlund jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Westlund blocks the body kick.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Westlund checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto lands a two punch combo.
Westlund throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Westlund blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Westlund avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Westlund off balance momentarily.
Westlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto looks to land a combination but Westlund avoids it well.
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto jabs Westlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Westlund's side.
Westlund connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Westlund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Westlund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Westlund throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westlund checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Westlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Westlund momentarily.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westlund's calf.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Westlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto slips a jab from Westlund.
Westlund pushes Sakamoto away with a front kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Westlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Westlund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlund.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlund misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westlund finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Westlund's leg. Westlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Westlund lands an overhand right.
Sakamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Westlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Westlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Westlund.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Westlund counters with a big head kick but Sakamoto shrugs it off.
Westlund throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlund in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Westlund.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Westlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto tests Westlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Westlund throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Westlund down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westlund checks a leg kick.
Westlund throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Westlund misses with a looping left.
Loke Westlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westlund.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Westlund should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Westlund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Westlund.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Westlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Westlund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sakamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakamoto scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Westlund down.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Westlund's shoulder, as Westlund tries to avoid the shot.
Westlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Sakamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Sakamoto thumps Westlund with a low kick.
Good work by Westlund as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Westlund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Westlund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakamoto. Westlund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Westlund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westlund in his tracks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Westlund lands a head kick!
#CL#
Westlund drives through and clinches with Sakamoto against the cage.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Westlund.
Westlund misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Westlund controls the action.
#T4#
Westlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakamoto has had enough of the clinch but Westlund keeps him there for the moment.
Westlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto trying to stall but Westlund improves his position.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Westlund.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Westlund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sakamoto.
Westlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto tests Westlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Westlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
UGD 52:Shevchenko Vs Tanaka
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Shango slips under a jab.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shango's calf.
Sakamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shango. Shango circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto lands a jab.
Shango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Shango gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Shango's front leg but catches the back leg as Shango tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shango wants to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Sakamoto.
Shango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shango counters with a shoot takedown. Sakamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shango trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sakamoto has Shango pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
Sakamoto controlling Shango's posture.
Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shango is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shango looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shango trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shango has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a nice body kick.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Shango was well out of range.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Shango moves out of range.
Shango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakamoto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Shango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Shango tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Sakamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shango. Shango circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shango takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto cracks the inside of Shango's front leg.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Shango tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shango.
Shango tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
And Shango tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto scores with the left hand. Shango knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Shango's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shango down.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Shango checks it #TD2#
and Shango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sakamoto!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shango's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shango is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakamoto sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Shango wants to pass the guard but Sakamoto is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shango wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Shango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shango looking to pass the guard.
Shango trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shango.
Shango feints the counter takedown.
Shango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shango 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.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shango's calf.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Shango sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shango wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Sakamoto tests Shango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Shango ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto sets himself, and Shango steps forward looking for the clinch! Sakamoto avoids it this time.
Shango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Shango checks it.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Shango has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Shango's head.
Shango blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Shango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
Shango wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Shango tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Shango wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Shango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Shango is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Papa Shango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shango tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sakamoto tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Shango counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shango is trying to control. Sakamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shango is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shango is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but Sakamoto defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sakamoto is controlling Shango's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shango is looking to pass Sakamoto's guard but actually Sakamoto recovers to full guard.
Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shango trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shango is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shango wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sakamoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Shango checks it #TD2#
and Shango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sakamoto's guard.
Shango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakamoto is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango is still trying to improve position.
Shango works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Papa Shango 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. 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#
Shango takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Shango's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shango down.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Shango down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Shango takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shango's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses #TD2#
and Shango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shango can do to turn this around?
Shango is looking to pass into half guard but Sakamoto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sakamoto is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Shango has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Shango escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakamoto is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shango swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shango holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakamoto 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. #SUB2#
Shango is looking for a triangle here but Sakamoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakamoto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shango's legs.
Shango sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Shango wants to get back to full guard.
Sakamoto content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango is pressing down on Sakamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shango working a defensive guard here.
Shango looking for a sweep. Not yet Shango, not yet.
Sakamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sakamoto trying to control but Shango is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sakamoto lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Papa Shango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shango checks it well.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Shango tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakamoto thumps Shango with a low kick.
Shango with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Shango saw that one coming.
Sakamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shango stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sakamoto misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakamoto 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 6
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Urskilz's belly button to the back.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Urskilz moved out of range.
Sakamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Urskilz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sakamoto's knee momentarily.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Urskilz scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Urskilz misses
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Urskilz's head but Urskilz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto catches Urskilz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Urskilz.
Urskilz avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Urskilz is just out of range.#T1#
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urskilz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urskilz moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Urskilz checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Despite the aggression on Urskilz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakamoto motions for Urskilz to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urskilz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urskilz.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Urskilz counters with a straight right hand.
Urskilz scores with a jab to the head.
Urskilz works the jab nicely.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Urskilz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urskilz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Urskilz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Urskilz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakamoto. Urskilz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto shoots and misses
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urskilz.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urskilz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto throws a head kick but Urskilz moves out of range.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Urskilz slips the punch.
Urskilz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Ilafat Urskilz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto lands the left hand.
Urskilz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Urskilz's leg. Urskilz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urskilz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Urskilz blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Urskilz shrugs it off though.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urskilz.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Urskilz off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Urskilz ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Urskilz counters with an inside leg kick.
Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Urskilz motions for Sakamoto to come forward. Urskilz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Urskilz's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Urskilz tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
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!
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urskilz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urskilz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is getting worse.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urskilz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urskilz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urskilz tries a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urskilz misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Urskilz swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urskilz. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urskilz motions for Sakamoto to come forward. Urskilz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Urskilz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Urskilz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Sakamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urskilz.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Sakamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urskilz doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Urskilz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urskilz misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urskilz sprawls and moves away.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Urskilz connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urskilz swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Urskilz's ribs.
Urskilz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakamoto.
Urskilz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urskilz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Urskilz down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urskilz checks a leg kick.
Urskilz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Urskilz misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Urskilz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urskilz slips under a jab.
It seemed like Urskilz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Urskilz jumps back.#T3#
Urskilz wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Urskilz moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Urskilz cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Sakamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Urskilz.
Urskilz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throwing a counter right hand but Urskilz manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Urskilz moved out of range.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urskilz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urskilz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target. #T4#
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urskilz can do to turn this around?
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urskilz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto defending well as Urskilz loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto slips a jab from Urskilz.
Urskilz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto cracks the inside of Urskilz's front leg.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Urskilz strikes.#TD#
Sakamoto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urskilz keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sakamoto slips a jab from Urskilz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urskilz. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Urskilz looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Urskilz.
Sakamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Urskilz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Urskilz blocks a jab.
Urskilz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Urskilz's head but Urskilz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urskilz scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto walks into a straight right hand from Urskilz.#CL2#
Urskilz gets a clinch.
Sakamoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urskilz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Urskilz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Urskilz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Urskilz misses.
Urskilz tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto lands a front kick.
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 Urskilz.
Urskilz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urskilz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Urskilz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Urskilz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Urskilz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Urskilz saw that one coming.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Urskilz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urskilz throws an off balance right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Urskilz tries to move into range but Sakamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Urskilz sees coming a mile off.
Urskilz misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Urskilz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Urskilz's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses
and Urskilz counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Urskilz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Urskilz shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto thows a body kick. Urskilz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Urskilz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Urskilz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Urskilz throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urskilz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ilafat Urskilz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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.
#R4#
Urskilz moves out of range of the body kick.
Urskilz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sakamoto.
Urskilz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Urskilz moved away.
Sakamoto shoots in for a double leg but Urskilz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urskilz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Urskilz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urskilz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakamoto lands a high kick!
#T1#
Urskilz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakamoto lands with a right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Urskilz wants to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch position.
Urskilz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Urskilz 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 looping hook to the body misses from Urskilz. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Urskilz does it's job there.
Sakamoto lands a high kick!
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urskilz moves away.
Urskilz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakamoto.#T2#
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Urskilz is just out of range.
Urskilz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Urskilz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakamoto.
Urskilz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Urskilz was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Urskilz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakamoto.
Urskilz checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Urskilz's corner calls for a 1-2. Urskilz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Urskilz's side.
Urskilz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urskilz dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!#T3#
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Urskilz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto scores with the left hand. Urskilz knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Urskilz is rocked!
Urskilz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urskilz.
Sakamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Urskilz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakamoto attempts a counter takedown but Urskilz avoids it well and moves away.
Urskilz 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.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Urskilz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto thows a body kick. Urskilz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Urskilz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urskilz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Urskilz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Urskilz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sakamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urskilz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshimo Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakamoto misses with a few strikes there.
As Sakamoto backs off Urskilz throws a huge counter combo but Sakamoto manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Urskilz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Urskilz.
Urskilz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urskilz walks into a left hand.
Urskilz misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Urskilz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz moves out of range of the strikes.
Urskilz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto lands with a nice combination. Urskilz backs away looking to recover.
Urskilz lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Sakamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Urskilz.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Urskilz avoids it easily.
It seemed like Urskilz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urskilz counters with a low kick, right behind Sakamoto 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Urskilz. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sakamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urskilz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Ilafat Urskilz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urskilz as he jumps to the side.
Urskilz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakamoto at a distance.
Sakamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Urskilz counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urskilz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.#BC#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Urskilz throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urskilz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakamoto throwing strikes from guard but Urskilz blocks nicely.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully. #T3#
Urskilz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakamoto is one step ahead there.
Sakamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakamoto preventing the sweep.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urskilz connects with a right hand. Sakamoto shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Urskilz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urskilz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urskilz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakamoto on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Sakamoto is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Urskilz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Sakamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urskilz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilafat Urskilz.
I think Sakamoto 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hiroshimo Sakamoto said 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 5
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Sakamoto lands but Barnes takes it in his stride.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes darts in looking for a takedown but Sakamoto gets double underhooks and turns Barnes into the cage.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Sakamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range. #T1#
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the cage.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakamoto has his back to the cage.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Barnes.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakamoto digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Sakamoto wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes moves out of range as Sakamoto strikes.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Sakamoto lands with a right hand.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Sakamoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes 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.
Sakamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakamoto digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Sakamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes blocks a jab.#CL2#
Barnes forces Sakamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Sakamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakamoto avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Barnes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakamoto. That one must have hurt.
Sakamoto tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakamoto effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Sakamoto.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Sakamoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sakamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sakamoto fails to land.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Barnes jabs Sakamoto right on the nose. Sakamoto blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Sakamoto lands the left hand.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnes takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.#T1#
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Sakamoto settles back down.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Sakamoto's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Sakamoto dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Brady Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sakamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.#T3#
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnes.
Sakamoto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakamoto avoid being mounted?
Barnes prevents Sakamoto from improving his position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Sakamoto defending well.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Sakamoto is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakamoto is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakamoto avoid being mounted?
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakamoto, which made it look bad.
Sakamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swinging wildly here.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Sakamoto lands with a right hand.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes 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.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Barnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sakamoto.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Sakamoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes 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.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Sakamoto cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamoto's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Sakamoto wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Crunch! Sakamoto slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sakamoto.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakamoto.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Sakamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sakamoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Sakamoto.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Sakamoto is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Sakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sakamoto digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Sakamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Sakamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
Sakamoto lands a head kick!
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crunch! Sakamoto slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakamoto counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Sakamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Barnes.
A combination from Sakamoto does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sakamoto tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Sakamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Barnes shrugs it off though.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Barnes.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakamoto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barnes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Barnes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakamoto. Barnes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
A solid body kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Barnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamoto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Sakamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Sakamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes clobbers Sakamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sakamoto duly obliges.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakamoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakamoto, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hiroshimo Sakamoto said 'Still worried about my eyes tough guy?'.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Fireball misses the target.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fireball.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fireball catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fireball. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fireball in his tracks.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
Sakamoto wants to clinch up but Fireball keeps it at a distance.
Fireball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fireball on the side of the head. #T1#
Fireball throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Sakamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakamoto throws a low kick, looking for Fireball's leg but Fireball calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Fireball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fireball bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kid Fireball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fireball throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Fireball.
Fireball misses with a head kick.
Fireball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fireball looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Fireball swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fireball is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto thows a body kick. Fireball tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fireball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Sakamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fireball, pushing him back against the cage.
Fireball is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakamoto has double underhooks. #T3#
Sakamoto lands a right hand. #BC#
Fireball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakamoto. That's going to slow Fireball down.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Fireball blocks it.
Sakamoto with a jab.
The fighters circling - Fireball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
Fireball scores with a body shot.
Fireball scores with a one two! Sakamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Fireball - just one landing.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
Sakamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fireball throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.#T4#
Fireball swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Fireball misses the body punch
and Sakamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fireball thinking.
Fireball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fireball in his tracks.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fireball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Fireball was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fireball lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fireball connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Fireball checks it.
Sakamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sakamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fireball misses with a double jab.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Fireball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fireball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fireball.
Fireball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Fireball blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Fireball's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fireball moves away.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fireball looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Fireball walks into a stiff left hand from Sakamoto.
Fireball throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Fireball checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Fireball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fireball throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fireball dodges the punch combination from Sakamoto.
A quick step to the side and Fireball tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fireball throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Fireball checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fireball, as that shot connected.
Fireball swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Fireball is just out of range.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Fireball throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fireball loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
And Sakamoto responds with a good body kick, but Fireball manages to step out the way in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
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 slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Fireball fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Fireball's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fireball down.
Fireball is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fireball misses with a double jab.
Fireball backing away here, and Sakamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fireball.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakamoto tries to clinch there but Fireball circles away.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Fireball throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
#T3#
Fireball misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Fireball blocks the low kick.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Nice cross by Fireball.
Fireball misses with a looping left.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Fireball's leg. Fireball is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Fireball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
Fireball sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fireball blocks the body kick.
Fireball tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Fireball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fireball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Fireball scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Fireball on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
Fireball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fireball walks into a stiff left hand from Sakamoto.
Fireball tries a head kick but it misses.
Fireball cracks Sakamoto with an open hand slap.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Fireball saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Sakamoto.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Fireball counters with a two punch combo.
Sakamoto 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.
Fireball with a jab.
Fireball throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
Sakamoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Fireball moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
#T1#
Fireball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Fireball moved away.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Fireball.
Sakamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fireball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Sakamoto looks to move away, Fireball throws a big counter combo but Sakamoto just gets out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Fireball 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fireball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Fireball counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sakamoto throws a head kick but Fireball moves out of range.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fireball momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Fireball checks it. #T2#
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Fireball.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Fireball saw that one coming.
Fireball throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Fireball wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fireball checks the leg kick.
Fireball tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Fireball connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakamoto's hands.
Fireball lands a lovely overhand right.
Fireball misses with a few strikes there.
Fireball misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fireball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Fireball is predictable there
and Sakamoto counters with a good low kick that Fireball was not able to check. #T3#
Fireball moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Fireball is just out of range.
Sakamoto lands a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto with a nice cross.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
As Sakamoto looks to move away, Fireball throws a big counter combo but Sakamoto just gets out of the way.
Fireball throws a lazy head kick
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Fireball's leg. Fireball is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fireball moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Fireball fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Fireball in the body.
Sakamoto cracks the inside of Fireball's front leg. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Sakamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fireball doesn't seem phased though.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fireball counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Nice body punch from Fireball.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Fireball moves out of range.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Fireball blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fireball misses its target.
Sakamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Fireball.
Fireball lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Fireball bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakamoto's head backwards.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Fireball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto wants to clinch but Fireball slips to the side
and Fireball counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Fireball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fireball on the side of the head.
Sakamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fireball. Fireball circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Fireball counters with a stiff right hand.
Fireball lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto scores with a push kick.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Fireball was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Fireball moved away.
Fireball throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Fireball checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
It looked like Fireball wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Fireball scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fireball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Fireball pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Fireball slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto defending well as Fireball loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Fireball avoids it.
Fireball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.#T2#
Fireball misses with a two punch combination.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that Fireball avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fireball misses the target.
Jab, jab by Fireball - just one landing.
Fireball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fireball misses with an uppercut.
Fireball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Fireball is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Fireball cracks a nice hook into Sakamoto's ribs.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Fireball misses.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fireball takes one on the button.
Fireball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fireball paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Fireball counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fireball. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fireball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Fireball misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Fireball counters with a stiff right hand.
Fireball catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fireball looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Fireball swinging wildly here.
Fireball will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fireball fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fireball.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fireball fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Kid Fireball will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Fireball avoids it.
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Fireball counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Sakamoto
and Fireball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fireball is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fireball tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fireball throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Fireball moves out of range easily.
Fireball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Fireball throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Fireball throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fireball throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Fireball misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Fireball's leg. Fireball is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Fireball is having none of it. #CL2#
Sakamoto rushes Fireball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fireball backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakamoto has Fireball pressed against the cage, preventing Fireball from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fireball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fireball is trying to push Sakamoto away but Sakamoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto pushes Fireball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Fireball tries to break free but Sakamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Sakamoto has Fireball pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fireball manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sakamoto is trying to drag Fireball to the mat but Fireball just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fireball.
Fireball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Sakamoto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Fireball is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakamoto has double underhooks.
Fireball wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakamoto won't allow it.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fireballs head.
Fireball wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakamoto won't allow it.
#BC#
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Fireball sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Fireball moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Sakamoto misses
and Fireball counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Sakamoto has managed to clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fireball is trying to break the clinch but Sakamoto is controlling him.
Fireball has had enough of the clinch but Sakamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Fireball breaks from the clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fireball.
Fireball waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.#T4#
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Fireball is just out of range.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kid Fireball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fireball takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Fireball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fireball throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Fireball counters with a one-two to the body.
Fireball rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Fireball 's knee.
Fireball takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fireball just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new lightweight champion!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Rapture loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Rapture bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rapture misses with a looping right.
Rapture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Rapture tries to bum rush Sakamoto with a series of wild strikes but Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Rapture's knee but Rapture avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rapture circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rapture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sakamoto!
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!
Rapture slows the pace down. #T1#
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture tries to advance to mount but Sakamoto denies him.
Sakamoto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapture trying to control the position but Sakamoto is working away.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rapture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sakamoto's legs.
Rapture working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Rapture wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakamoto being controlled for a moment.
Rapture wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rapture is putting a hurting on Sakamoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakamoto defending against the ground and pound.
Sakamoto dodges the ground and pound from Rapture.
Rapture connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sakamoto some visible discomfort.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakamoto is not content to let Rapture control the position.
Rapture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rapture scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Sakamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
Rapture throws a strike aimed at the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Rapture is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rapture working away.
Sakamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rapture.
Sakamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Rapture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Rapture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapture checks it well.
Rapture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Rapture tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Rapture moved away.
Rapture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakamoto sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rapture counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Rapture throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto pushes Rapture away with a front kick.
Rapture walks into a straight right hand from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture throws a nice head kick!
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Rapture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#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!
Rapture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
Rapture goes for a double leg but Sakamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakamoto continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapture checks a leg kick.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rapture in his tracks.
Rapture connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rapture is out of range.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto stalks Rapture and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rapture's face. Rapture staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Rapture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A big right from Rapture misses.
Rapture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rapture thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto misses with a head kick.
Rapture seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapture.
Sakamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapture throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Rapture.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Rapture thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rapture throws a leg kick which misses Sakamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakamoto tries to avoid it.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4##TD#
Rapture shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rapture 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Rapture keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rapture is working for a kimura but Sakamoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Rapture sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rapture is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rapture throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sakamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rapture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rapture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Rapture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakamoto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto has momentary wrist control but Rapture slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rapture uses it to pass to side control.
Rapture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
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.
Rapture scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Rapture politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rapture prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sakamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rapture's best efforts.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture working over Sakamoto with some ground and pound. Sakamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakamoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rapture pulls his head out easily.
Sakamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rapture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sakamoto taking some punishment here, with Rapture in his half guard.
Rapture wants to pass to mount but Sakamoto is defending the position.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture passes into half guard.
Sakamoto trying to hold on to Rapture's head to control him but Rapture postures up.
Rapture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapture lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Rapture wants to take a breather but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Rapture has control of the leg.
Rapture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakamoto is not content to let Rapture control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakamoto is looking to control Rapture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakamoto avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapture finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rapture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Rapture.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Rapture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakamoto sprawls and moves away.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapture.
Rapture keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakamoto is fending him off so far but Rapture persists. Nope, Sakamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto motions for Rapture to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Rapture moves out of range. #T1#
Rapture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Rapture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Jab, jab by Rapture - just one landing.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapture throws a front kick aimed at Sakamoto's knee but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Rapture avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Rapture is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapture tries to counter with a takedown but Sakamoto is quick to defend against it.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Rapture acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapture blocks a jab.#T2#
Rapture lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rapture counters with a single leg into guard. Sakamoto didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rapture trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a triangle but Rapture pushes his legs off easily.
Rapture with a nice head shot there.
Rapture is working Sakamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rapture passes Sakamoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rapture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakamoto is just riding it out for now. Rapture eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rapture is looking for a kimura here.
Rapture passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakamoto! #T4#
Rapture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakamoto is looking to escape.
Sakamoto has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rapture's lack of action.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rapture's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rapture's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture had his way with Hiroshimo Sakamoto in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Rapture is out of range. #TD#
Rapture gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakamoto trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapture preventing the sweep.
Rapture chips away with some ground and pound.
Rapture looking to sit in guard and control but Sakamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sakamoto cracks Rapture with a solid left hand.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rapture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joaquim Rapture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rapture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.#T3#
Sakamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Rapture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rapture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rapture is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Sakamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rapture looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rapture has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sakamoto has passed into side control.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but Sakamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakamoto wants to control but Rapture is keeping him busy.
Rapture taking a bit of punishment here - Sakamoto scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rapture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Rapture 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Joaquim Rapture misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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CFC 411 - Tycoon Olympics
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab.
Sakamoto defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Good shot there by Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Iron Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Iron Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Iron Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Iron Tyson blocks it well.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakamoto connects with the punch.
Iron Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Iron Tyson throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sakamoto forces Iron Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Sakamoto is looking for a takedown.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakamoto's elbow.
Iron Tyson tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Sakamoto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Iron Tyson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Iron Tyson is trying to shake Sakamoto off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sakamoto won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto with a hook.#T3#
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Iron Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iron Tyson's waist but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Sakamoto tries to keep at a distance but Iron Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head.
Sakamoto tries to work over Iron Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iron Tyson backwards.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson blocking some punches.
Sakamoto tries a body shot but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakamoto's head backwards.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakamoto at a distance.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Iron Tyson misses its target.
Shogun Iron Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Iron Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Iron Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Iron Tyson misses the target.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Iron Tyson jumps back.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Iron Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Sakamoto successfully pulls guard.
Sakamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Iron Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakamoto is keeping the position for now. #T2##SU#
Iron Tyson gets to his feet - Sakamoto follows without any prompting.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a head kick. Iron Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Donk. Iron Tyson catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Iron Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron Tyson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Iron Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.#T4#
Sakamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Iron Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick.#CL#
Iron Tyson drives through and clinches with Sakamoto against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto tries to circle away but Iron Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Iron Tyson working aggressively here.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Sakamoto is working Iron Tyson over against the cage.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
Iron Tyson stalling the fight.
Sakamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
A short left from Sakamoto.
A short uppercut from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto tries to break free but Iron Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination. Sakamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iron Tyson trying to control the position.
Sakamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iron Tyson working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Iron Tyson is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto cracks Iron Tyson with a solid left hand.
Sakamoto trying to control but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iron Tyson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Iron Tyson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Iron Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
A jab from Iron Tyson does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Iron Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto thumps Iron Tyson with a low kick.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iron Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto throws a head kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto 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.
That was a close round but Shogun Iron Tyson 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#
Sakamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iron Tyson has time to react.
Iron Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron Tyson. That did some damage!
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Sakamoto misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Iron Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Iron Tyson misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
Sakamoto motions for Iron Tyson to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws a one two combo.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
#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!
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Iron Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he 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!
Iron Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Iron Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Iron Tyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Iron Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Iron Tyson fails to land. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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!
#R5#
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iron Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iron Tyson back to the cage. Sakamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Iron Tyson steps away.#CL#
Iron Tyson forces Sakamoto back against the cage and clinches.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Nice shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iron Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
A cross from Iron Tyson lands.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up but Sakamoto circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Iron Tyson seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Iron Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Iron Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
A leg kick checked by Iron Tyson.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Iron Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson scores with the left hand. Sakamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Shogun Iron Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 Shogun Iron Tyson.
I think Iron Tyson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!
In his post fight interview, Shogun Iron Tyson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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#R1#
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Panikov moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Panikov.
#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
Nice shot lands for Panikov.
Panikov 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.
Panikov connects with a single shot there.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Panikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakamoto thinking.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Panikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to wear down Sakamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Panikov as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Panikov is looking to clinch.
Panikov backing away here, and Sakamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
#T3#
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto motions for Panikov to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Panikov moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Panikov scores with a nice right hand.
Panikov moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Panikov lands with a hook. Sakamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Panikov 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick. #T4#
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Panikov's knee but Panikov avoids it well.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panikov digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Panikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panikov lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Panikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto with a nice cross.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range. #T1#
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Panikov has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Panikov trying to stall but Sakamoto improves his position.
Panikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakamotos head.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Sakamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov tries a switch 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!
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a jab.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Panikov scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Sakamoto tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Sakamoto clinches with his opponent.
Sakamoto tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panikov tries to stall but Sakamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Panikov misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Panikov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto 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.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov 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.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Panikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Panikov tried to score with a low kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto takes one to the chin there.
Panikov lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Panikov coming out on top.
Sakamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Panikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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#
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Sakamoto coming out on top.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panikov's calf.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Panikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Panikov tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
Sakamoto thumps Panikov with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Sakamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Sakamoto settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range. #CL2#
Sakamoto closes the distance and pushes Panikov back into the cage.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto is pushing Panikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sergey Panikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Sakamoto improves position.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Panikov.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Panikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Panikov connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Panikov misses with a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov misses with a low kick. #T4#
Panikov throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panikov's head.
A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panikov checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Panikov saw it coming and moves away.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Panikov is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Panikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sergey Panikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Sakamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panikov.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Panikov.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panikov controlling the position for now.#T1#
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sakamoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakamoto wants to control but Panikov is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Panikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panikov slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Panikov.
Sakamoto lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Nice shot lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Panikov tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Panikov.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Sakamoto blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sakamoto.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Sakamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Sakamoto moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panikov.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Panikov misses with a leg kick.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov wants to slow Sakamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Panikov defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov throws a front kick aimed at Sakamoto's knee but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto. #T1#
Panikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Panikov's head.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Panikov throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panikov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Sakamoto lands a head kick!
Sakamoto throws a right hand that misses
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto lands a jab 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!
Sakamoto misses with a hook to the body
and Panikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Panikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panikov lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Panikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Panikov gets a clinch. #T4#
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakamoto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Sakamoto has an active guard here but Panikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Panikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto 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 George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sergey Panikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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#R1#
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Hayes takes one on the button.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hayes digs a good hook to Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayes. That did some damage!
Hayes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that Hayes semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Hayes. Beautiful body shot.
Hayes checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayes defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Sakamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Hayes tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto is wise to it.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayes. That did some damage!
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes misses with a body punch
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Sakamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Hayes misses with a straight left.
Sakamoto tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Hayes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hayes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Hayes misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes misses with an uppercut
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hayes misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
#T3#
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Hayes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes misses with a low kick as Sakamoto jumps back.
Hayes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes blocks the body kick.
A combination from Sakamoto does no damage.
Hayes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayes's sensitive parts.
Hayes cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayes jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hayes blocks the body kick.
A combination from Sakamoto does no damage.
Sakamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Hayes 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Sakamoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hayes! But no joy.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Hayes throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hayes just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hayes lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Hayes swinging wildly here.
Hayes misses with an uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hayes blocks the leg kick.
Hayes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Hayes.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto motions for Hayes to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Hayes throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Hayes lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there #TD2#
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sakamoto won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sakamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sakamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayes's back!
Hayes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sakamoto's guard. Nice work there by Hayes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sakamoto has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hayes advances position into side control!
Hayes wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sakamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hayes working over Sakamoto with some ground and pound. Sakamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
Hayes wants to control but Sakamoto is keeping him busy.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakamoto is staying active underneath Hayes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hayes seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Sakamoto trying to control but Hayes postures up.
#T4#
Sakamoto has his hands clasped together around Hayes's back. He's all about the action.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
Hayes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hayes is pressing down on Sakamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakamoto is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Hayes.
Hayes tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes with a nice cross.
Hayes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Hayes moved away.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sakamoto defends it well.
Hayes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes checks a leg kick.
Hayes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Hayes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayes down.
Sakamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Sakamoto shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Hayes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Sakamoto.
Hayes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakamoto.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Hayes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto looks to throw a body kick
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Hayes moves his leg out of the way.
Sakamoto scores with a push kick.
Hayes tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Hayes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakamoto throws out a powerful jab.
Hayes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayes scrambles back to his feet.#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!
Good work by Hayes as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayes.
Sakamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Hayes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes looks to land a combination. Sakamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.#TD2#
Hayes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sakamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michael Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sakamoto trying to control here.
#T3#
Hayes prevents Sakamoto from improving his position.
Hayes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakamoto is in trouble now - Hayes has advanced to mount!
Hayes tries to control but Sakamoto wriggling away.
Hayes unloading with bombs!
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position but Hayes isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Hayes tries to control but Sakamoto wriggling away. #SUB2#
Hayes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sakamoto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sakamoto!
Sakamoto postures up.
Sakamoto trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakamoto throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Hayes lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Hayes connects with a jab.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayes misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Sakamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hayes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hayes blocks the body kick.
Hayes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Hayes feints a counter leg kick.
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hayes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Hayes as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayes. That did some damage!
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Sakamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hayes. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto tried to counter with a leg kick but Hayes avoided it.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Hayes's knee but Hayes avoids it well.
Sakamoto jabs at Hayes's body.
Hayes lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakamoto misses with the body kick
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hayes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Hayes.
Sakamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto misses with a double jab.
Hayes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Hayes in the body.
Hayes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakamoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakamoto.
Hayes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sakamoto.
A combination from Sakamoto does no damage.
Hayes throws out a counter right but Sakamoto avoids it with no problem.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Sakamoto cracks the inside of Hayes's front leg.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Hayes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Hayes punishes Sakamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes misses the jab.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Hayes as he checks the leg kick.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayes.
Hayes misses the jab.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Hayes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Hayes thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Hayes wants to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto pushes him away.#T1#
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Hayes moved away.
Sakamoto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Hayes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayes tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Hayes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakamoto at a distance.
Hayes moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Hayes throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
A jab from Sakamoto finds it's way through Hayes's defenses. #T2#
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Sakamoto stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Sakamoto 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!
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakamoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hayes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakamoto scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Sakamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Hayes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayes tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
The crowd cheers as Hayes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses. #T4#
Sakamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes cracks Sakamoto with a good jab.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayes is out of range and Sakamoto settles back down.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakamoto. That snapped Hayes's head back.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Sakamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayes can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakamoto 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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:
Death Squad 343:Lester v Z'tan
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Sakamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakamoto!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Davis misses with a leg kick
and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one!
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sakamoto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws a leg kick #TD#
so Sakamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakamoto advances to half guard.
Sakamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Sakamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakamoto 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.#T1#
Nice strikes from Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakamoto trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Sakamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakamoto is stalling here. Davis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakamoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sakamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sakamoto is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Sakamoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Davis prevents Sakamoto from getting the reversal.
Sakamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Sakamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Sakamoto is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakamoto trying to control the position here.
Sakamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Sakamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davis takes a step back to recover.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davis's calf.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with the punch.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Davis tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it. #T1##TD#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis has his hands on Sakamoto's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Davis working a defensive guard but Sakamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Sakamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Sakamoto working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sakamoto not doing much here.
Davis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakamoto. #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.
Sakamoto is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakamoto throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Davis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis throws a front kick that sends Sakamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto lands a jab.
Davis jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there #TD#
and Sakamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis!
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakamoto off and has taken his back!
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!
Sakamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Sakamoto.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully. #T1#
Davis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakamoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakamoto distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sakamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakamoto distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sakamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a nice body kick.
Davis misses the jab.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.#T4#
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Davis.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sakamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Sakamoto postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakamoto 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Death Squad 335:Mamba v Hiro
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Mamba.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mamba counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Mamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamba avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Mamba tenderised Sakamoto's leg. Sakamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamba throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mamba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Mamba's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Mamba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamba.
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Mamba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sakamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamba swivels and escapes.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Mamba's shoulder, as Mamba tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Mamba throws a shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Mamba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mamba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Mamba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Mamba ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamba's calf.
Mamba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mamba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Mamba.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamba throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamba.
Mamba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mamba thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mamba drops his hands momentarily and Sakamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Mamba checks it.
Mamba throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Sakamoto blocks the low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Mamba counters with a leg kick.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Mamba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mamba blocks the leg kick.
Mamba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Mamba.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakamoto cracks Mamba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mamba has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamba.
Sakamoto lands with a straight right. Mamba didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamba throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Mamba throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Mamba sneaks out the side door and pushes Sakamoto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Sakamoto thumps Mamba with a low kick.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Mamba's belly button to the back.
Mamba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Mamba is looking to counter punch.
Magnus Mamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamba tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mamba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mamba tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamba cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Mamba's shoulder, as Mamba tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mamba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Mamba is wise to it.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 Magnus Mamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mamba checks a leg kick.
Mamba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Mamba throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Mamba only half commits.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Mamba checks the leg kick.
Mamba throws a big counter combination but Sakamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Mamba down with leg kicks.
Mamba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Sakamoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sakamoto tries to score with some ground and pound. Mamba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto takes a little break here. Mamba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Sakamoto 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.#T1#
Sakamoto is continuing to stall.
Mamba looking for a sweep but Sakamoto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sakamoto misses with a head shot.
Sakamoto with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Sakamoto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sakamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mamba wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sakamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Mamba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mamba because Sakamoto loaded up on that one.
Sakamoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mamba hang on?
Mamba tries to lock up and control but Sakamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Sakamoto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mamba?
Sakamoto controlling the pace for now.
Sakamoto lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Mamba is rocked!
Sakamoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Mamba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mamba badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sakamoto around the waist but Sakamoto pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sakamoto is the winner by TKO! Sakamoto jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Death Squad 330:Karol v Roman
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Bonney throws a wild body kick that Sakamoto sees coming a mile off.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
As Sakamoto looks to move away, Bonney throws a big counter combo but Sakamoto just gets out of the way.
Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Sakamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonney.
Bonney throws a lazy head kick
and Sakamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bonney takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Bonney tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Mist Of Pandaria that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney throws a series of punches but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Bonney connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bonney - just one landing.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Bonney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakamoto under the eye.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Bonney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Bonney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonney defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick.
Sakamoto lands with a right hand.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonney lands with a good body shot.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Bonney.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Bonney avoids it easily.#T3#
Bonney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Bonney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Bonney moved away.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
Bonney throws a big counter combination but Sakamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bonney misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney tries a body shot but Sakamoto blocks it.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakamoto avoids it.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Sakamoto manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Bonney misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bonney's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Bonney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.
Sakamoto jabs at Bonney's body.
Nice jab there from Sakamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Bonney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bonney is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonney scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Bonney looks to clinch
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Bonney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Bonney rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonney wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakamoto won't allow it.
Bonney tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney just leaning against Sakamoto, taking a breather.
Sakamoto is trying to break the clinch but Bonney is controlling him.
Sakamoto tries to circle away but Bonney has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Sakamoto. #BC2#
Sakamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.#T2##TD2#
Sakamoto feints and as Bonney raises his hands in defense, Sakamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bonney wants to sweep here but Sakamoto controlling him for the moment.
Bonney seems keen to control Sakamoto's posture.
Bonney 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#
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!
Sakamoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakamoto.
Bonney won't allow Sakamoto to sweep him here. #T3#
Bonney wants to stand but Sakamoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Bonney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonney has managed to get both his arms back between Sakamoto's legs - danger averted.
Bonney stopping the sweep attempt from Sakamoto.#SUB2#
Sakamoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonney has passed into half guard!
Bonney trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sakamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakamoto is trying to control but Bonney manages to pass to mount!
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 William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Bonney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonney pushes Sakamoto away with a front kick.
Bonney swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonney's waist but Bonney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Bonney is looking to wear down Sakamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bonney misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Bonney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
A short left from Bonney.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but Sakamoto blocks with his arms.
Bonney digs a right hand underneath Sakamoto's ribcage. Sakamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
#T2#
Bonney looking to stall.
#BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonney counters with a three punch combo that has Sakamoto backing up. Sakamoto nods at Bonney to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Sakamoto catches Bonney right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.
Bonney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonney takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Bonney lands a leg kick that knocks Sakamoto off balance momentarily.#T3#
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Bonney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto stalks Bonney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bonney's face. Bonney staggers backwards, shaken.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto. #T4#
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonney avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto feints the counter takedown.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto with a jab.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Bonney.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Bonney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bonney swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.#CL#
Bonney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Sakamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Bonney throws a leg kick which misses Sakamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakamoto tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Bonney shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonney momentarily.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Bonney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakamoto backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bonney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Sakamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonney in his tracks.
Bonney takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto scores with the left hand. Bonney knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto misses the body punch
and Bonney counters with a straight right hand.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bonney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
#T3#
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Bonney is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Bonney takes one to the side of the head.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bonney blocks it well.
Bonney tries to bum rush Sakamoto with a series of wild strikes but Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Bonney lands a jab-cross combination.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Sakamoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
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 William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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. 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#
Bonney misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bonney!
Bonney is trying to control Sakamoto's posture but Sakamoto avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonney is looking to regain half guard here but Sakamoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney tries to bench press Sakamoto off him but Sakamoto keeps the position.
Sakamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonney is avoiding damage well.
Bonney wants to control but Sakamoto postures up.
Bonney is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bonney regains half guard.#T1#
Sakamoto prevents Bonney from improving his position.
Bonney is looking to control Sakamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonney avoid being mounted?
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.
Bonney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bonney 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.
Sakamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakamoto controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sakamoto preventing the sweep.
Sakamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Bonney pulls Sakamoto in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonney swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Bonney throws a body kick.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3##CL#
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakamoto as Bonney tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakamoto walks into a straight right hand from Bonney.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonney.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonney, right into the meat.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely. #T4#
Bonney tries a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Bonney avoids it.
Bonney is looking to counter the offense by Sakamoto and move into the clinch.
Bonney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonney wants to slow Sakamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bonney.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Henry Bonney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonney 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
William Henry Bonney retains his lightweight title!
As William Henry Bonney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 325:Pablo v Ashley
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Duffy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Duffy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto wants to slow Duffy down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duffy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy scores with a jab to the head.
Duffy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Duffy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duffy lands with a nice body punch.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sakamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duffy. Duffy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duffy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duffy lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
Duffy 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.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Sakamoto cracks Duffy with a good jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duffy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duffy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duffy connects with a body shot that sends Sakamoto's belly button to the back.
Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakamoto walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Duffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duffy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Duffy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duffy counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Duffy stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duffy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Duffy seems unphased.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Duffy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
Duffy moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
Duffy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy with a jab.#T3#
Sakamoto defending well as Duffy loads up on a big left hand.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duffy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duffy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Duffy down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Duffy in the body.
Duffy blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Duffy is wise to it.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Duffy saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Sakamoto.
A jab from Duffy finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Hiroshimo Sakamoto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Duffy moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duffy rather than just go for the knockout.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duffy with a body shot.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Duffy down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto motions for Duffy to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duffy punishes Sakamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Duffy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto unleashes a big counter combination but Duffy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakamoto misses with the body kick
and Duffy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto dips to his left and cracks Duffy with an uppercut!
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Duffy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Duffy moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot.
Duffy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duffy throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Duffy only half commits.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carney Duffy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Duffy - just one landing.
Duffy lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Duffy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Carney Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Duffy is out of range.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Duffy's shoulder, as Duffy tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Duffy misses.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Duffy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duffy throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Duffy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Duffy's front leg but catches the back leg as Duffy tries to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duffy.#T1#
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Duffy avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Duffy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
It looked like Duffy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Duffy misses.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto 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 Duffy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duffy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duffy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
Sakamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Duffy moved away.#T2#
Duffy looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Carney Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Duffy is looking to land body kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sakamoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duffy has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Duffy as he checks the leg kick.
Duffy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Duffy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Duffy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Duffy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duffy on the side of the head.
Duffy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
A clash of legs there as Duffy blocks the low kick.#T3#
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duffy's head backwards.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duffy.
Duffy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duffy to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Duffy. Those never looked like landing.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy moves out of range of the body kick.
Duffy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duffy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakamoto.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duffy on the side of the head.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duffy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto wants to slow Duffy down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Duffy misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sakamoto cracks Duffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Duffy.
Duffy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Duffy moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Sakamoto.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto lands a head kick!
Sakamoto digs a good hook to Duffy's body.
Sakamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Duffy swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Duffy avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Duffy.
#T1#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duffy throws a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Duffy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Duffy.
Duffy connects with a looping right hand.
Duffy misses the shot to the body.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Sakamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Duffy shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Duffy.
Duffy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range and Duffy settles back down.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Duffy slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Duffy looks to land a body kick but Sakamoto moved away.#T2#
Sakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Duffy moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Duffy lands a head kick. Sakamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto lands a head kick. Duffy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Duffy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffy is just out of range.
Duffy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakamoto. That one must have hurt.
Duffy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Duffy misses.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Duffy lands a front kick.
Duffy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Duffy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duffy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duffy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duffy scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffy.
Duffy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto lands the left hand.
Duffy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duffy's head.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duffy misses with a kick to the body.
Duffy slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Duffy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duffy lands the left hand.
Sakamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duffy lands with a good body shot.
Duffy defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Duffy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a straight right. Duffy didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duffy checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto cracks Duffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Duffy misses its target.
Duffy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Duffy throws a wild body kick that Sakamoto sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Duffy. No joy for Sakamoto on that attempt.
Duffy lands a head kick. Sakamoto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duffy lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Sakamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Duffy.
Duffy cracks a nice hook into Sakamoto's ribs.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy lands with a slapping head kick.
Duffy digs a good body shot into Sakamoto's ribs.
Sakamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
Duffy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duffy defends it well.#T1#
Sakamoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duffy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duffy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakamoto misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Duffy lands but Sakamoto takes it in his stride.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carney Duffy!
Carney Duffy is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Carney Duffy 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:
Death Squad 323:Kenny v S'moto
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McCormick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCormick's hands.#ROC2#
McCormick is rocked!
Sakamoto drops McCormick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sakamoto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshimo Sakamoto! Hiroshimo Sakamoto retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Death Squad 318:Heart v Crop
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range. #CL#
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto - that landed with a thud.
Sakamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Todd moves to clinch but Sakamoto breaks away
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.#CL#
Todd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Todd after a bit of a struggle.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto lands a shot to the body.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Todd digs a right hand into Sakamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakamoto's gas tank. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Sakamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Todd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick that stops Todd in his tracks momentarily.
Todd doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakamoto circles away.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Todd tries to clinch there but Sakamoto circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sakamoto!
Sakamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.#CL#
Todd forces Sakamoto back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Sakamoto stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Sakamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Todd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sakamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage. #T3#
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd working aggressively here.
Sakamoto digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sakamoto throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Todd gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sakamoto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Todd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Todd tries to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto misses with a punch to the head.
Sakamoto misses with a punch to the head.
Sakamoto missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Sakamoto punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sakamoto missing with strikes.
Sakamoto throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sakamoto somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sakamoto punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sakamoto thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sakamoto throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sakamoto trying to control.
Todd covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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#
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakamoto catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Todd moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sakamoto on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Todd. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todd.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd tries to clinch
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Todd tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Todd tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamoto.#ROC2#
Todd is rocked!
Todd is looking to clinch.
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Todd right on the button. Todd goes down! Sakamoto follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sakamoto gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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:
Death Squad 316:Ashley v FLoyd
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Papu.
We've been told by Papu's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Papu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto moves forwards but Papu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Papu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papu dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Papu's knee but Papu avoids it well.
Papu connects with a crisp jab.
Papu avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Papu moves out of range.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papu misses with an uppercut
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papu throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.#T1#
Papu cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Abu Papu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Papu throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.#TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sakamoto trying to control from Papu's half guard. Papu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Papu being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakamoto postures up in Papu's guard and throws a big left but Papu blocks 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!
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses. Papu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakamoto's guard. Nice move by Papu!#REVR#
Sakamoto being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Papu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakamoto.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Sakamoto regains half guard.
Papu controlling the action here.
Papu prevents Sakamoto from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Papu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Papu trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Papu has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Papu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good exchange - Papu coming out on top.
Sakamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Papu moves away and avoids it.
Papu moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Papu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Papu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Papu moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Papu misses its target.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Papu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papu moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papu just misses with a punch to the body.
Papu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Papu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Papu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papu checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Papu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papu ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Papu swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Papu moved away.
Papu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papu throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Papu misses with an uppercut.
Papu ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Papu moves out of range as Sakamoto strikes.
Papu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.#T3#
Papu throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Papu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Papu misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
enabling Papu to counter with a crisp jab.
Papu lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papu.
Sakamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
letting Papu counter with a right hand.
Papu cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Papu connects with the punch.
Papu misses with a looping left.
Papu slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Papu checks a leg kick.#T4#
Papu misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papu moves away.
Papu throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Papu sees coming a mile off.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papu misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Papu.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sakamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
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. 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#
Papu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Papu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papu ducks right into an uppercut from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papu misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Papu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sakamoto cracks a nice hook into Papu's ribs.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Papu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Papu sees coming a mile off.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papu 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 Sakamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Sakamoto.
Papu misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Papu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto cracks Papu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papu checks a leg kick.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Sakamoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Papu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Papu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Papu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the head.
Sakamoto throws a front kick that sends Papu stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papu.
Papu checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papu manages to avoid it.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papu.
Papu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. Papu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sakamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papu is out of range and Sakamoto settles back down.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Papu was well out of range.
Sakamoto keeps Papu at a distance using the push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Papu checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papu ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
As Sakamoto backs away, Papu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papu misses with a looping right.#T4#
Papu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakamoto off the cage and back into range.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Papu off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papu lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Papu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Papu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Papu ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papu.
Papu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Sakamoto scores with a four punch combination!
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
An out of breath Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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:
Death Squad 311:Donnie V Brian
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Genia saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Genia - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Genia catches Sakamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Genia lands a slapping body shot.
Genia throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Genia moved away.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Genia throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Genia throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Genia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakamoto throws a shot to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Genia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Genia's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakamoto is fighting to break Genia's control of his arms but Genia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Genia working a defensive guard here.
Genia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Genia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Genia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sakamoto lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Genia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto preventing the sweep.
Genia trying to control the position.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
Sakamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Genia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sakamoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Genia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Genia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Genia postures up in Sakamoto's guard and throws a big left but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto is pulling down on Genia's head. It's preventing any offense from Genia, at least for the moment.#T3#
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Genia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Genia defends well.
Genia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard but Genia manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Genia sits in half guard.
Genia controlling the action here.
Sakamoto manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Genia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakamoto.
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 Will Genia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Sakamoto misses.
Genia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Genia avoids it.
Sakamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genia misses with a low kick.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Jab from Genia.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakamoto loads up on a big right hand but Genia slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Genia misses the target.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Genia saw that one coming.
Genia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Genia moved out of range.
Genia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto misses with a straight right. #T1#
Genia throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Genia saw that one coming.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genia.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Genia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses
and Genia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Genia jabs at Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but Genia shows good takedown defense.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Genia momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto works Genia's body with a nice hook.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body
letting Genia counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Genia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice body punch from Genia.
Genia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Genia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Genia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Genia throws a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Genia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Genia seems unphased.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Genia checks it.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Genia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Genia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto punishes Genia's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Genia misses.
Sakamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Genia.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
Sakamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Genia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Genia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Genia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakamoto has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Genia avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Genia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Genia throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Genia swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Genia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genia.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Genia throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Genia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Genia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Genia.
Genia lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genia throws a right and a left that Sakamoto avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Genia moves out of range.
Genia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakamoto's head backwards.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genia.
Genia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Genia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Genia throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genia is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genia.
Genia swings widly with a right hand
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Genia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Genia lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Genia cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#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!
Genia misses with a kick to the body
and Sakamoto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Genia throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Genia throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Genia avoids the punch easily.
Genia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Genia misses with a leg kick.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Genia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Genia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Genia is just out of range.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Genia's legs.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Genia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Genia checks it.
Sakamoto cracks a nice hook into Genia's ribs.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Sakamoto throws a push kick but Genia slaps the foot to one side.
Genia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Genia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Genia scores with a punch to the head.
Genia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Genia throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Genia slips under a jab.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genia lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Genia misses.
Genia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A very excited looking Hiroshimo Sakamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakamoto thumps Clark with a low kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Clark throws a head kick that Sakamoto semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Clark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Clark misses the body punch
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakamoto thumps Clark with a low kick.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Clark shapes to counter with a head kick.
Clark throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Sakamoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Clark avoids the head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Sakamoto pushes Clark away with a front kick.
Sakamoto keeps Clark at a distance using the push kick.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Clark tries to counter with a clinch but Sakamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Clark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clark's sensitive parts.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Clark feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sakamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Sakamoto pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Clark takes one to the chin there.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Sakamoto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark. #T3#
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakamoto, as that shot connected.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark lands the left hand.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sakamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakamoto showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Clark is pressing down on Sakamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Sakamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark is looking to stand back up but Sakamoto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clark.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Sakamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
Sakamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clark wants to sweep here but Sakamoto controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Sakamoto feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Sakamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clark wants to sweep here but Sakamoto controlling him for the moment.
Sakamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakamoto's guard. #REVB#
Sakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sakamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark looking to pass the guard. #T2#
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.
Clark throws a strike but Sakamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sakamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark works over Sakamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.#T3#
Sakamoto keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto looking to control.
#SUB#
Sakamoto has an active guard here but Clark has managed to pass into half guard.
Sakamoto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clark is thwarting Sakamoto's attempts to control the position.#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.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakamoto trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark wants to stand and escape but instead Sakamoto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Clark controls Sakamoto momentarily but Sakamoto frees himself.
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 Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Clark throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eddie Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark punishes Sakamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto with a nice cross.
Clark thuds his shin into the meat of Sakamoto's side.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Sakamoto connects with a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Clark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakamoto under the eye.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Clark jabs at Sakamoto's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Clark finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses. #T2#
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark checks a low kick from Sakamoto.#KD2#
Clark lands a big uppercut and Sakamoto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sakamoto looks OK. Clark waves Sakamoto back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sakamoto is rocked!#CUT2#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is getting worse.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark looks to land a body kick but Sakamoto moved away.
The crowd cheers as Sakamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clark has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Clark throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Sakamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clark's guard.
Sakamoto postures up.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto passes Clark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Sakamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakamoto is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Sakamoto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakamoto is stalling here. Clark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakamoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sakamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clark off and has taken his back!
Sakamoto is punishing Clark with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Clark.
Well Sakamoto 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Cantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cantor moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Cantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cantor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cantor motions for Sakamoto to come forward. Cantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Cantor throws out a leg kick but Sakamoto moves out of range and Cantor only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor tries a low kick but Sakamoto avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
#T1#
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Cantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Sakamoto takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cantor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sakamoto can't fight it off and eventually Cantor manages to take the fight to the floor. Sakamoto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cantor is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Cantor defends it easily.
Cantor trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cantor lands a couple of elbows.
Cantor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cantor escapes and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The strikes coming from Cantor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sakamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Cantor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Sakamoto dodges it nicely.
Sakamoto is not content to let Cantor control the position.
Cantor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sakamoto trying to control from the bottom.
Cantor drops an elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Cantor tries to pass to full mount but Sakamoto defends it. #T4#
Cantor trying to control from half guard but Sakamoto is working away.
Cantor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakamoto is not content to let Cantor control the position.
Cantor is looking to stall here but Sakamoto recovers full guard.
Cantor stands and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sakamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cantor.
As Sakamoto backs away, Cantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
A low kick from Cantor is predictable there
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Cantor throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Cantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto wants to land a leg kick but Cantor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cantor.
Cantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Cantor saw that one coming.
Cantor thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cantor really felt that one!
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws out a leg kick but Cantor moves out of range and Sakamoto only half commits.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Cantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Cantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Cantor ducks down to avoid it.
Cantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantor.#T2#
Cantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Cantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Cantor moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Cantor sees coming a mile off.
Cantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantor. #T3#
Cantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakamoto.
Cantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Cantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Cantor misses with a low kick as Sakamoto jumps back.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Cantor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cantor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sakamoto working for a triangle but Cantor defends it easily.
#T4#
Sakamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantor's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cantor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Cantor checks it.
Cantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Cantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cantor 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.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantor's calf.
Cantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cantor 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.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Cantor.
Sakamoto wants to clinch up but Cantor keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Cantor counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Cantor throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Cantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Cantor.#T1#
Cantor connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Sakamoto as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Cantor counters with a single leg into guard. Sakamoto didn't expect that.
Cantor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Cantor is proving a slippery customer.
Cantor looking to sit in guard and control but Sakamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakamoto throwing strikes from guard but Cantor blocks nicely.
Sakamoto chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Cantor is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Roger Cantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantor is keeping the position for now.
Sakamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Cantor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantor is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto throws an elbow that misses. Cantor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakamoto's guard. Nice move by Cantor!#REVR#
Cantor throws a strike but Sakamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Cantor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sakamoto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cantor's body to avoid the submission. Cantor has instead reached around Sakamoto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cantor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Cantor!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roger Cantor waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EPL 7
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Sakamoto is having none of it.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sakamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins cracks Sakamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakamoto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sakamoto enables Hopkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sakamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hopkins is posturing up here but Sakamoto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hopkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hopkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Sakamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A relieved looking Hiroshimo Sakamoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Vinny Hopkins had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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