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Event:
RXC 5 King of Smack!
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kazuhiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luiz.
Kazuhiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luiz misses the shot to the body.
Luiz lands with a cross. #CL#
Luiz closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazuhiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
Luiz throws a hook to the side of Kazuhiro's head but Kazuhiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luiz 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.
Kazuhiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luiz.
Kazuhiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazuhiro 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.
Luiz darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kazuhiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Luiz misses with a hook. Kazuhiro ducked under it nicely.
Kazuhiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice body shot.
Luiz misses with an uppercut. Kazuhiro saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Luiz.
And Kazuhiro tries to counter it with a takedown but Luiz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kazuhiro throws a wild hook but Luiz just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kazuhiro gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Luiz raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Luiz!
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Event:
Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kazuhiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Kazuhiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Kazuhiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazuhiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Kazuhiro throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazuhiro tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazuhiro to the ground. Kazuhiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Kazuhiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazuhiro misses its target.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazuhiro circles away.
Kazuhiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazuhiro connects with a looping right hand.
Kazuhiro lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Kazuhiro circles away easily
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuhiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuhiro punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazuhiro scores with a three punch combo!
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazuhiro throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuhiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Kazuhiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Katsu Kazuhiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuhiro stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kazuhiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuhiro is looking to wear down Dos Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Kazuhiro lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Santos's head back.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Kazuhiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuhiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuhiro lands with a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
A cross from Kazuhiro lands.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuhiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Kazuhiro gets double underhooks and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazuhiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Kazuhiro pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Kazuhiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazuhiro jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazuhiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazuhiro cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazuhiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos looks to clinch
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Kazuhiro moves out of range.
#T3#
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kazuhiro lands with an overhand left.
Kazuhiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Santos wants to clinch but Kazuhiro slips to the side
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazuhiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuhiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuhiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro lands a jab to the head.
Kazuhiro misses with a two punch combination.
Kazuhiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Santos tries to clinch
and Kazuhiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazuhiro is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kazuhiro takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Santos should have avoided that one.
Dos Santos wants to clinch.
Kazuhiro is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kazuhiro scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kazuhiro lands with an overhand left.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
enabling Kazuhiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuhiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuhiro. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Kazuhiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kazuhiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Santos wants to clinch
and Kazuhiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kazuhiro lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Kazuhiro lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Kazuhiro sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kazuhiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Kazuhiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kazuhiro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dos Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking. #T1#
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Kazuhiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kazuhiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Nice straight punches there by Kazuhiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kazuhiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazuhiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range.
Kazuhiro scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos throws a combination that misses
and Kazuhiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Kazuhiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazuhiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Kazuhiro.
Donk. Kazuhiro catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
Kazuhiro lands with a good body shot.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kazuhiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kazuhiro stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
#T3##TD#
Kazuhiro jumps into guard, dragging Dos Santos to the mat.
Dos Santos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mega Gym - Capacity 35. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Kazuhiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Santos uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kazuhiro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kazuhiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazuhiro tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Kazuhiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kazuhiro wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos wants to control but Kazuhiro has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kazuhiro looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazuhiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Kazuhiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kazuhiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazuhiro circles away.
Kazuhiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazuhiro digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
A left lands for Kazuhiro.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Kazuhiro, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Kazuhiro against the cage but Kazuhiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazuhiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuhiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazuhiro tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazuhiro to the ground. Kazuhiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Kazuhiro connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Kazuhiro scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuhiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dos Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kazuhiro lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazuhiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the liver by Kazuhiro. Beautiful body shot.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuhiro lands with a nice body punch.
Kazuhiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazuhiro stuffs the takedown.
Kazuhiro connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kazuhiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuhiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Santos backs up against the cage.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
letting Kazuhiro counter with a right hand. #T2#
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuhiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Dos Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazuhiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Kazuhiro is having none of it.
Kazuhiro throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuhiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazuhiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuhiro connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.#T3#
Kazuhiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuhiro finish him?#TD2#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kazuhiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Kazuhiro is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katsu Kazuhiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazuhiro is looking to escape.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Kazuhiro frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazuhiro holds on for dear life, controlling Dos Santos's posture momentarily. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Kazuhiro frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kazuhiro reaches up to try and pull Dos Santos in and control his posture, but Dos Santos latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Kazuhiro taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 21
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Murakami doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro scores with a hook to the body. Murakami takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuhiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murakami throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murakami tries to clinch there but Kazuhiro circles away.
Murakami shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kazuhiro sizes up Murakami with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murakami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazuhiro lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuhiro cracks a nice hook into Murakami's ribs.
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Kazuhiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murakami doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami thows a leg kick but Kazuhiro checks it
and Kazuhiro counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuhiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murakami fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazuhiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazuhiro 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.#T1#
Kazuhiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murakami back to the cage. Kazuhiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murakami fails with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Murakami looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murakami fails with the takedown
and Kazuhiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Murakami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazuhiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kazuhiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Kazuhiro lands.
Kazuhiro lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kazuhiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Murakami should have avoided that one.
Murakami shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazuhiro tries to sprawl out of it but Murakami keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazuhiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazuhiro jabs Murakami to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murakami walks into a left hand.
Murakami takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Murakami clinches with his opponent.
Kazuhiro lands a shot to the body.
Murakami is breathing heavily.
Kazuhiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kazuhiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kazuhiro.
#T3#
Kazuhiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami is trying to break the clinch but Kazuhiro has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kazuhiro jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kazuhiro looking for a triangle here. Murakami is fighting it but it looks tight! Kazuhiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Murakami is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katsu Kazuhiro!
After the big win, Katsu Kazuhiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Kazuhiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Flame gets a takedown into half guard.
Flame is trying to control. Kazuhiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Flame is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kazuhiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flame pulls his head out easily.
Kazuhiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Flame is working for a kimura but Kazuhiro is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Flame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuhiro keeps working. #SUB2#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kazuhiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flame pulls his head out easily.
Flame throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flame is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuhiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazuhiro is trying to control but can't.
Kazuhiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuhiro trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kazuhiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuhiro trying to control but Flame postures up.
Kazuhiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazuhiro trying to control here.
Kazuhiro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Flame is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuhiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kazuhiro actively working from the bottom here.
Kazuhiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kazuhiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kazuhiro pushes a forearm under Flame's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flame is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Kazuhiro!
Katsu Kazuhiro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kazuhiro moves away from the strike by The Sublime Paralytic.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Sublime Paralytic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Sublime Paralytic misses with a looping left.
Kazuhiro throwing a counter right hand but The Sublime Paralytic manages to avoid it.#CL#
The Sublime Paralytic gets tackled into the cage by Kazuhiro. Kazuhiro maintains the clinch.
The Sublime Paralytic prevents a body shot from Kazuhiro.
The Sublime Paralytic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Sublime Paralytic is struggling to control the position.
Kazuhiro throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro jumps guard but The Sublime Paralytic stands there with Kazuhiro around his waist. Kazuhiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazuhiro misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
The Sublime Paralytic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuhiro throws a hook but The Sublime Paralytic avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Kazuhiro closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuhiro avoiding damage.
Kazuhiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Sublime Paralytic to keep the fight standing.
Kazuhiro stalling.
Kazuhiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Sublime Paralytic's elbow.
The Sublime Paralytic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Sublime Paralytic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazuhiro backwards.
Kazuhiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Sublime Paralytic can't break the clinch.
Kazuhiro struggles to land a body shot inside as The Sublime Paralytic controls his hands.
Kazuhiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Sublime Paralytic's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazuhiro. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Sublime Paralytic.
Kazuhiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Kazuhiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Sublime Paralytic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kazuhiro just leaning against The Sublime Paralytic, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from The Sublime Paralytic.
Kazuhiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kazuhiro has a couple of punches blocked by The Sublime Paralytic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Sublime Paralytic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Sublime Paralytic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazuhiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Sublime Paralytic avoids it.
Kazuhiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Sublime Paralytic walks away with a smile on his face. Kazuhiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Sublime Paralytic lands with a hook. Kazuhiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Kazuhiro is rocked!#T3#
Kazuhiro tries to get into range but The Sublime Paralytic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kazuhiro! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! The Sublime Paralytic scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic!
After winning the bout, Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 16
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Pastro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazuhiro's waist but Kazuhiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pastro off to one side.
Kazuhiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pastro.
Pastro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kazuhiro misses the jab.
Pastro goes for a double leg but Kazuhiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazuhiro continues to drive forward.
Kazuhiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pastro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazuhiro defends well and Pastro ends up having to push Kazuhiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gastro Pastro.
Kazuhiro throws a looping overhand right but Pastro ducks down to avoid it.
Pastro is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Kazuhiro.
Katsu Kazuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Kazuhiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pastro doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pastro is defended easily by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Gastro Pastro has been cut.#T1#
Pastro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kazuhiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Pastro's head.
Pastro staying out of range there.
Kazuhiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuhiro throws the left hand but Pastro avoids the punch easily.
Pastro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazuhiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazuhiro misses with a straight right.
Pastro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazuhiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pastro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazuhiro throws a body punch but Pastro moves out of range.
Kazuhiro throws a body punch but Pastro moves out of range.
Kazuhiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Pastro throws out a counter right but Kazuhiro avoids it with no problem.
Pastro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazuhiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kazuhiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pastro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazuhiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Pastro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazuhiro but Kazuhiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kazuhiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pastro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Pastro is countered with a crisp right hand from Kazuhiro that sends him to the canvas! Kazuhiro follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Pastro is rocked!
Kazuhiro scoring with punches from side control.
Pastro is still in real trouble! Can Kazuhiro finish him?#SUB#
Kazuhiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Pastro is defending well. #SUB#
Kazuhiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pastro seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Pastro regains half guard, as Kazuhiro was trying to land strikes.
Pastro trying to control from the bottom.
Kazuhiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pastro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kazuhiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazuhiro stops Pastro from getting back to his feet.
Kazuhiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pastro defending well though.
Pastro is pressing down on Kazuhiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Pastro is looking for a triangle here but Kazuhiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kazuhiro in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Kazuhiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gastro Pastro'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.
#R2#
Pastro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pastro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pastro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pastro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuhiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Kazuhiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A slow jab from Kazuhiro misses its intended target. #KD#
Kazuhiro cracks Pastro with a big right hand and Pastro goes down!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuhiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuhiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pastro can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pastro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kazuhiro uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Pastro tries to escape but Kazuhiro is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuhiro controlling from side mount.
Pastro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kazuhiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Pastro is defending well.
Kazuhiro controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Kazuhiro stands up. #KD#
Kazuhiro drops Pastro with a left right combo! Kazuhiro follows him down to the ground into side control.
#SUB#
Kazuhiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazuhiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazuhiro just content to control the position.
Pastro is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Kazuhiro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Katsu Kazuhiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pastro is trying to control Kazuhiro's posture but Kazuhiro avoids it. #SU#
Kazuhiro stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kazuhiro connects with a body shot.
Pastro misses with a takedown
and Kazuhiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Gastro Pastro's cut even more.
Pastro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Kazuhiro lands a stunning uppercut that sends Pastro to the mat!
Katsu Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gastro Pastro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pastro trying to hold on to Kazuhiro's head to control him but Kazuhiro postures up.
#T4#
Kazuhiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kazuhiro is controlling the pace.
Kazuhiro lands strikes from half guard.
Kazuhiro stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Kazuhiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gastro Pastro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazuhiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pastro shoots in for a takedown but Kazuhiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Kazuhiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazuhiro is leaning against Pastro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kazuhiro.
A left hand lands to the body for Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kazuhiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kazuhiro pushes Pastro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Kazuhiro.
#BC#
Kazuhiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pastro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kazuhiro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pastro.#CL#
Kazuhiro gets a clinch.
Pastro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazuhiro pushes Pastro back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Kazuhiro gets through Pastro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pastro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kazuhiro presses Pastro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kazuhiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Kazuhiro.
Pastro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazuhiro knocks out Pastro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kazuhiro before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kazuhiro picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Katsu Kazuhiro!
Katsu Kazuhiro gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 14
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Ebon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ebon rushes Kazuhiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazuhiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kazuhiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ebon lands a left hand.
Kazuhiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazuhiro.
Ebon throws a head punch that misses.
Ebon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazuhiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Kazuhiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Ebon gets an underhook and turns Kazuhiro into the cage.
Kazuhiro works on Ebon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kazuhiro lands with a short head shot 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!
Ebon lands a left hand.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land. #T1#
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazuhiro taking a breather.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kazuhiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebon working aggressively here.
Kazuhiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kazuhiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ebon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuhiro. #T2#
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kazuhiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ebon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Kazuhiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ebon clinches up with Kazuhiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Kazuhiro blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ebon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazuhiro backwards.
I was talking to Kazuhiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ebon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuhiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Good body shot from Kazuhiro.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazuhiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebon backwards.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuhiro.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazuhiro blocking some punches.
Ebon gets through Kazuhiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ebon prevents it.
Kazuhiro pushes Ebon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ebon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kazuhiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuhiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebon.
We've been informed that Ebon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ebon has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuhiro.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
Kazuhiro taking a breather.
Ebon being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro lands a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kazuhiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazuhiro lands a nice uppercut.
Kazuhiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ebon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazuhiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Ebon 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#
Ebon moves to clinch but Kazuhiro breaks away
and Kazuhiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yunus Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebon tries to clinch up
and Kazuhiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebon moves to clinch but Kazuhiro breaks away
and Kazuhiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebon darts in trying to clinch
and Kazuhiro counters with a left and a right that stings Ebon.
Yunus Ebon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro connects with a right hand. Ebon shakes it off.
Ebon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ebon drives through and clinches with Kazuhiro against the cage.
Ebon misses with some punches.
Ebon misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ebon fails to land.
Kazuhiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ebon misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Kazuhiro gets control of Ebon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazuhiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazuhiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazuhiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ebon with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kazuhiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ebon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazuhiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ebon. #SUB#
Kazuhiro is looking for a triangle but Ebon pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Ebon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kazuhiro has his feet on Ebon's thighs here. He's pushed Ebon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ebon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katsu Kazuhiro!
After the fight, Katsu Kazuhiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kazuhiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kupa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Kazuhiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kupa uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kazuhiro looking for a triangle here. Kupa is fighting it but it looks tight! Kazuhiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kupa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katsu Kazuhiro!
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