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Event:
PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bamalogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bamalog blocks a jab.
Bamalog slips a jab from Date.
A solid leg kick lands there for Date.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamalog counters with a left and a right that stings Date.
Bamalog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bamalog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bamalog slips under a jab from Date.
Bamalog lands a right hook to the body.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog moves out of range of the body kick from Date.
Bamalog avoids the head kick by Date.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Date is looking to score with low kicks.
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Date.
Date throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Date on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog pushes Date away with a front kick.
Bamalog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamalog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bamalog checks a low kick from Date.
Date throws a leg kick but Bamalog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range. #CL#
Bamalog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#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!
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Date.
Sloppy strikes from Bamalog. Those never looked like landing.
Bamalog 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.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bamalog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date digs a good hook to Bamalog's body.
Bamalog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bamalog throws a poor cross that misses
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date tries to land a front kick but Bamalog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Date tries to get set, Bamalog tries to push him back and clinch up but Date manages to avoid the attempt.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Date blocks the low kick.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bamalog.
A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick.
Bamalog walks forward, straight into a front kick from Date.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T3#
Date tries to clinch up but Bamalog circles away and keeps his distance.
Bamalog jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bamalog
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
A nice leg kick lands there from Date.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Date throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Bamalog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamalog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamalog connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Bamalog rushes Date and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date pushes Bamalog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog is trying to break free.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date works on Bamalog's body with a couple of short punches.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.
Date tries to land a leg kick but Bamalog saw it coming and moves away.
Bamalog misses with a body punch
and Date counters with a low kick, right behind Bamalog 's knee.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Date shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bamalog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Date can pounce on him.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
Bamalog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Date tries to clinch up.
Bamalog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bamalog misses with a hook
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamalog is looking to wear down Date with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Date misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date throws a leg kick
and Bamalog finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Date.
Bamalog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Date misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.#CL#
Bamalog closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Date.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage. #BC#
Bamalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bamalog has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Bamalog slams his shin into Date's torso.
Bamalog jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
Date blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to clinch but Date is having none of it. #T3#
Bamalog pushes Date away with a front kick.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Bamalog throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Bamalog lands a head kick. Date smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Bamalog backing away here, and Date unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date misses with a looping left.
Bamalog has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bamalog throws out a leg kick but Date moves out of range and Bamalog only half commits.
Date attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Date is looking to chop away at Bamalog's legs.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bamalog - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bamalog. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date. #T4#
Bamalog misses with a low kick as Date jumps back.
Bamalog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Date connects with a right hand. Bamalog shakes it off.
Date scoring well with a low kick there.
Bamalog delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bamalog.
Date scoring well with a low kick there.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
As Date looks to move away, Bamalog throws a big counter combo but Date just gets out of the way.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bamalog.
Date looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date tries to clinch up but Bamalog circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mamoru Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Date moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Bamalog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
Bamalog is working Date over against the cage.
Date gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##BC2#
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bamalog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date tries to clinch but Bamalog is having none of it.
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date thumps Bamalog with a low kick.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Date.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bamalog crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Date - the referee stops the clock and Bamalog gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Date. Bamalog manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bamalog misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Bamalog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bamalog tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bamalog slips a jab from Date.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date connects with a jab.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Date.
Bamalog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
Date sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Bamalog's defenses.
Bamalog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bamalog lands with a right hand.
Bamalog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Date tries to work over Bamalog's front leg with a kick but Bamalog checks it. #CL#
Bamalog forces Date back against the cage and clinches.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Date avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamalog.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands with a left 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!
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Date.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Date 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Teke Bamalog was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll kick ass this bastard'. |
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Event:
PFC 242 Gormsson vs Po II
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Date throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Date darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date with the inside leg kick.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov tries to counter with a clinch but Date shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Lermontov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lermontov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Lermontov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Date is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Date moves out of range of the body kick from Lermontov.
Date throws out a leg kick but Lermontov moves out of range and Date only half commits.
Date throws a solid leg kick but Lermontov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Date.
Date tries to score with a low kick but Lermontov moves his leg out of the way.
Date with a nice cross.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lermontov in his tracks.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Date throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov misses the jab.#T2#
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Date.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Lermontov. Those never looked like landing.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but Lermontov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov misses with a two punch combination.
Date thinks about countering with a body kick.
Date takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lermontov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Date's head.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Lermontov scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Lermontov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Date slips under a jab.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Date.
Lermontov works the jab nicely.
Lermontov connects with a looping right hand.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Date.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date looks to land a body kick but Lermontov moved away.
Lermontov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date scoring well with a low kick there.
Date fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date avoids the head kick by Lermontov.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Date.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lermontov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lermontov misses with a few strikes there.
Lermontov cracks Date with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lermontov to score with a decent uppercut.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Good leg kick by Date.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fiyero Lermontov 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#
Date cracks Lermontov with an open hand slap.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Date 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.
Lermontov throws a shot to the body.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Lermontov throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lermontov at a distance.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Date.
Lermontov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Date.
Date throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lermontov throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Lermontov throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date lands a nice hook to Lermontov's body. Lermontov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Lermontov connects with a single shot there.
Lermontov throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date throws a head kick but Lermontov moves out of range.
Date misses with a head kick.
Lermontov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Date misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Lermontov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lermontov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov walks into a jab.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Lermontov.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A head kick misses from Date.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Date.
Date on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Date throws a jab when Lermontov was well out of range.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date cracks Lermontov with an open hand slap.
Lermontov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Date might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Date throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date misses with a straight right.
Lermontov digs a good hook to Date's body.
Date walks into a left hand.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Lermontov cracks Date with an open hand slap.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov scores with a punch to the head.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Date lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fiyero Lermontov 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! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Date gets a clinch.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lermontov is trying to push Date away but Date has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lermontov blocks a body shot from Date. #BC2#
Lermontov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date misses with a looping left.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lermontov.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Date.
Lermontov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Lermontov's head back.
Lermontov misses with a kick to the body.
Lermontov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date cracks Lermontov with a good jab.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Date 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#
Date slips a jab from Lermontov.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lermontov.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date defending well as Lermontov loads up on a big left hand.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lermontov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Lermontov slams his shin into Date's torso.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date wants to clinch up but Lermontov keeps it at a distance.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lermontov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.#T2#
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Date.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Lermontov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lermontov scrambles back to his feet.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Date.
Lermontov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Date lands a head kick!
#T3#
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date jabs Lermontov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Date with a jab.
Date blocks the body kick.
Lermontov throws a jab when Date was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Date blocks a body shot from Lermontov. #BC2#
Lermontov breaks the clinch.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date walks into a jab.
Date wants to clinch up but Lermontov keeps it at a distance.
Date lands with a hook. Lermontov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.#T4#
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date looks for the body kick but Lermontov saw that one coming.
Date will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Date.
Lermontov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Lermontov works Date's body with a nice hook.
Lermontov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Date looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Lermontov's shoulder, as Lermontov tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fiyero Lermontov.
I've got Lermontov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PFC 231 Tuala vs Kagonbo
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Half Assed swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Half Assed 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.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Half Assed clinches up against the cage.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Half Assed's head.
Date working aggressively here.
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Date forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Date.
Half Assed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date digs a right hand into Half Assed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Half Assed's gas tank.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Half Assed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Date.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed blocks an uppercut.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Half Assed takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Half Assed misses with a body punch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Date digs a right hand underneath Half Assed's ribcage. Half Assed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date working aggressively here.
Half Assed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Half Assed lands a nice uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards. #BC#
Half Assed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Date misses with a body kick.
Half Assed moves out of range as Date throws a body kick.
Half Assed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Half Assed changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Half Assed moves away.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Half Assed moves out of range as Date throws a body kick.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Date misses with a head kick.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Date should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Date sizes up Half Assed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Date takes one to the chin there.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Date appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date tried to score with a low kick but Half Assed checks it.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Date.
Date connects with the punch.
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Half Assed digs a good hook to Date's body.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date with a nice cross.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Date misses.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Date throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed lands a body shot.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date throws a wild body kick that Half Assed sees coming a mile off.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Half Assed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Half Assed throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Half Assed rather than just go for the knockout.
Half Assed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Half Assed.
Date misses with a head kick.
Half Assed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Date.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Half Assed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Date throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Half Assed's head.
Date cracks a nice hook into Half Assed's ribs.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed cracks Date with a right hand to the side of the head.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Date thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Half Assed if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Date clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T4#
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Half Assed.
Date gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed blocking some punches.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Half Assed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Date.
Half Assed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Half Assed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date cracks Half Assed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Half Assed moves out of range as Date strikes.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date misses the jab.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.#T1#
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed blocks a head kick by Date.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Half Assed gets a double leg takedown into Date's guard.
Date is looking to stand up but Half Assed isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date keeping full guard, as Half Assed tries to pass.
Date keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Half Assed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed tries to free his leg and advance position but Date is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Date holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Date wants to stand and escape but Half Assed is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
Half Assed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.#T3#
A short left from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
Half Assed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Half Assed prevents a body shot from Date.
Date digs a right hand underneath Half Assed's ribcage. Half Assed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Half Assed has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date lands a left hand.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from Date.
Half Assed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Half Assed tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Half Assed lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Date.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land. #TD#
Half Assed pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Half Assed has his foot on Date's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Date works his way back into a safe position though.
Date is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Date must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Half Assed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Date gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Anti Half Assed.
I think Date 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
After winning the bout, Mamoru Date 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:
PFC 223 Song vs Bathory
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date scores with a decent looking hook.
Date looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Date walks into a jab.
Date tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Date sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Reinikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a head kick. Reinikainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Date lands a really nice looking cross but Reinikainen seems unphased.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it. #T1#
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Date checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen lands a head kick. Date smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date lands a front kick.
Date misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the cage.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Reinikainen.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date misses with some punches.
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reinikainen's efforts to push away.
Reinikainen is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Reinikainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Date throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Date on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date backing away here, and Reinikainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Date strikes.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reinikainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reinikainen misses with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen misses with the ground and pound.
Date can't do much from the bottom here.
Date tries to buck Reinikainen off but Reinikainen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date struggling a bit here.
Reinikainen scores with punches from side control.
Reinikainen grinds an elbow into Date's temple.
Reinikainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Date avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reinikainen. #T4#
Date holds on to Reinikainen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Reinikainen trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Date manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reinikainen's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with the ground and pound but Date uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Date manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Date.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Date.
As Date backs off Reinikainen throws a huge counter combo but Date manages to avoid it all.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Reinikainen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen keeps Date at a distance using the push kick.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Jab by Reinikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Date.
A lazy body kick from Date
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Date cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen connects with a high kick.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Date tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Reinikainen dips to his left and cracks Date with an uppercut!
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Date scores with a jab.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.#T2#
Date misses with a kick to the body.
Reinikainen catches Date with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Date as he checks the leg kick.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Date.
Date fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Reinikainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Reinikainen successfully pulls guard.
Date looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle here but Date uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reinikainen's legs. #SU#
Date decides to stand back up.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date clobbers Reinikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Date swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Date lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Date.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Date lands the left hand.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Date off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving. #T1#
Date working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Date gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Date is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for a guillotine here but Date defends easily.
Date stays in close to Reinikainen's body and controls the position.
Reinikainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Date has passed into side control.
Date wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
Date tries to advance to mount but Reinikainen denies him.
Date controlling the position. #T3#
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
Date wants to stand but Reinikainen is controlling his arm.
Reinikainen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Date wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling the position.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Date sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Date passes into side control, despite Reinikainen's attempt to control the position.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date staying calm.
Date'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Date 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
PFC 214 Perera vs Kemp
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Date avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Date.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Date checks a leg kick.
Egyptian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian misses with a hook
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Date misses with a body kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Date has time to react.
Date scores with the left hand. Egyptian knows he should have avoided that one.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Date avoids it well.
Date is trying to counter with his kicks.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
Date throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Egyptian slips a jab from Date.
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Egyptian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Date throws a head kick that half lands.
Egyptian connects with a nice looking jab.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Egyptian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Date misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egyptian stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian lands a right hand.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T3#
Egyptian lands a left hand.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Date.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date scores with a jab. Egyptian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Date keeps Egyptian at a distance using the push kick.
Date slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Date takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Date takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Date misses the jab.
Egyptian moves out of range as Date throws a body kick.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Date misses.
Date misses with a body shot
and Egyptian 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.
Date blocks a low kick nicely.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Egyptian, pushing him back against the cage.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Egyptian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Egyptian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Date was just alert enough to avoid it.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs.
Egyptian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Donk. Egyptian catches Date right on the button with a cross.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian catches Date with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Date with a jab.
Date slips under a jab.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Date looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Egyptian's hands.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target. #T2#
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Date's sensitive parts.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Date is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Date misses.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Date now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Date misses.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Date.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Egyptian jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Date punishes Egyptian's body with a nice straight punch.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date misses the jab.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Date wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date thuds his shin into the meat of Egyptian's side.#T4#
Date moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Date throws a front kick that sends Egyptian stumbling back into the cage.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian connects with the punch.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date throws a leg kick but Egyptian checks it.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Date throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
Date ducks right into an uppercut from Egyptian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Date. That did some damage!#CL2#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Egyptian in a clinch.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy body kick from Egyptian
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Date.
Date thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian connects with a right hand. Date shakes it off.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Date.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the head.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Date attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Date lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.#T2#
Egyptian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egyptian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egyptian cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Date.
Date takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian. #CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T3#
Date misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian is working Date over against the cage.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Date takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egyptian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Date as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. #T4#
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Date pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Date avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Date throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Egyptian 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Date.
Kettu misses with a jab to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date misses with a looping right.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Kettu's corner calls for a 1-2. Kettu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu punishes Date's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu slips under a jab from Date.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.#T2#
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kettu clinches.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu tries to work over Date's front leg with a kick but Date checks it.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Date - that will leave a mark!
Kettu blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Date!
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Date settles back down.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Date.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Date on the inside.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Date.
Kettu looks winded!
Date lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
#T4#
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Date misses with some punches.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Kettu tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
Date cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Date darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Date misses with a hook.
Kettu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date lands a body shot.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Date misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Date.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.
Date with the inside leg kick.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu clobbers Date with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Date throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Date lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kettu 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 Date has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Date and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Date misses.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Date moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Date swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Date tried to counter with a leg kick but Kettu avoided it.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a straight left. #T3#
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Date avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Date throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kettu thinking.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date throws a quick inside leg kick.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Date misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's time! Date'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!#R3#
Date checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Kettu tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date checks the leg kick.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu thinks about the counter body kick.
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kettu throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Kettu throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kettu in his tracks.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Date blocks the body kick.
Date swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Date connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Date.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Kettu should have avoided that one.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Kettu takes one to the chin there.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Date checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Date.
Donk. Date catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Date lands a head shot.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Date scores with a jab.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head 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!
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Date lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Date avoids the body shot from Kettu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Date misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Date doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Escobar's defenses.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Date settles back down.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Date slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Escobar throws a big counter head kick but Date avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Date lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Escobar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Date lands a head kick!
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Date jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Date throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Escobar punishes Date's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
A jab from Date misses.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date misses the jab.
Date throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Date looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Escobar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Date misses with a body shot.
Escobar takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date missing with a left hand there. Escobar 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 I would say that Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Date swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Date misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Date takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.#T1#
Date scores with a jab.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Date.
Escobar 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.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar slips a straight right by Date.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Diego Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Date throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Date's leg but Date calmly moves out of range.
Date tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date misses with a body shot.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Date takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Escobar lands a high kick!
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Date might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Date misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Escobar sizes up Date with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Date takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar throws a nice head kick!
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar 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.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar slips under a jab from Date.
Date takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Date misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a head kick. That will keep Date thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Date misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws a head kick that Date semi-blocks.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Date misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Date against the cage.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date prevents a body shot from Escobar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Date gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar misses with some punches.
#BC#
Date breaks the clinch.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Escobar misses with a looping left.#T3#
Escobar slips a straight right by Date.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Date swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Date.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Date throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Date takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date slips under a jab from Escobar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Escobar.
Well Escobar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar!
After winning the bout, Diego Escobar 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:
PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Date will feel that in the morning.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Date blocks a leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Date.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Date scores with a four punch combination!
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date slips under a jab.
That kick from Date tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reinikainen.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Date throws a body kick that misses.
Reinikainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Date if he has to take too many more of those.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
Date thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
Reinikainen darts in looking for a takedown but Date gets double underhooks and turns Reinikainen into the cage.
Date thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.#T2#
Date throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Date moved away.
Date throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Date misses.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Reinikainen motions for Date to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
That kick from Date tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Date scores with the left hand. Reinikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reinikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Date misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Date throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Date blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Nice jab there from Date.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Date looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Date lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reinikainen shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Date throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Date lands.
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Date strikes.
Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Date 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.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reinikainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Date, which made it look bad. #T1#
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Date looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
#TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Date is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Date controlling the position well.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Date avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Date keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Date bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinikainen's guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Date's guard. #REVR##T2#
Reinikainen controlling from the top position.
Date trying to control the position here.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Date wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet.
Date is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Date keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Date is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him.
Date avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Date 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.
Date is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Date blocks a jab.
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Date 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Date digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Date with a nice calf kick.
Date jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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 cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Date chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Date.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Date 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.
Date throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Date with a nice cross.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Date throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the head.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Date lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen motions for Date to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Date is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Date's head back.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left. #T2#
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Date gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Reinikainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen trying to move into half guard but instead Date has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Reinikainen working for submissions but it's allowed Date to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Date in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinikainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Reinikainen 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.
Date stays in close to Reinikainen's body and controls the position.
Date is continuing to stall.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Date controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Date is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Date blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Date.
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamoru Date.
I think Date 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 182 Slice vs Perera
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Date moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date misses the jab.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Brixton defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Date slips under a jab.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brixton doesn't seem bothered though.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Brixton off balance momentarily.#T1#
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Date fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brixton is looking to clinch.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brixton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brixton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date with a hook.
Brixton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date digs a good body shot into Brixton's ribs.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Brixton off balance momentarily.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton walks into a left hand.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brixton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Date avoids the damage to the body.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brixton on the inside.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brixton.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Date misses with a left hand
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Date pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brixton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date lands a nice looking body kick.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brixton misses with a kick to the body.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Date.
Date avoids the head kick by Brixton.
A bone on bone clash there as Brixton blocks the leg kick.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Brixton clinches up against the cage.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards. #T1#
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
A swing and a miss from Date.
A low kick lands for Date.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Brixton finds it's target.
Date with a nice cross.
Date throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range. #T2#
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Date cracks Brixton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixton.
Brixton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Date misses with the body kick
and Brixton counters with a big head kick but Date shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Brixton.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brixton can do to turn this around?
Date gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brixton avoids a kick to the body.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date misses with a looping right.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Brixton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brixton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Brixton misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brixton in his tracks.
Date throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Date misses with a straight left.
Brixton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date throws the kick towards the body but Brixton avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Date throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Brixton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Date digs a good hook to Brixton's body.
Date connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Brixton's head back.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Date moves into range and clinches up with Brixton.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brixton tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the cage.
Brixton wants to get back to striking at distance but Date won't allow it.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brixton lands with a left to the head.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.#CL#
Date instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brixton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow. #BC#
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Date
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brixton.#T3##CL2#
Brixton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body.
Date pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Brixton - that landed with a thud.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but Date blocks it.
Date blocks a body shot from Brixton. #T4#
Date blocks a body shot from Brixton.
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!#BC2#
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Date throws a low kick, looking for Brixton's leg but Brixton calmly moves out of range.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brixton doesn't seem phased though.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Brixton's head back.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date misses with a jab to the body
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Date lands a front kick.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Jesse Point has been cut.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Date throws a leg kick that misses.
Date with a nice cross.
Date takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point throws a leg kick but Date moved away.#T1#
Date throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Date throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Point chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Date can pounce on him.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it 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!
Point moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Point slips a straight right by Date.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point slips a straight right by Date.
Date connects with a single shot there.
Date misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point staying out of range there.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Point slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Point swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Date. #T3#
Point tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Date misses with a hook.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Point takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Date slams his shin into Point's torso.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Date lands.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves 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!
Date throws a low kick, looking for Point's leg but Point calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Point.
Date slips under a jab.
Date tests Point's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Date scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Point's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Date 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.
Date lands a jab.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Date throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Point might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Date only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point moves away from the strike by Date.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.#T1#
A big right from Date misses.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date cracks Point with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks.
Date throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Point on the side of the head.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Point cracks the inside of Date's front leg.
Point is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date lands a body shot.
Point misses with a shot to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date works the jab nicely.
Date misses with a hook to the body
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point lands with a cross.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Date.#T3#
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date tries to land a front kick but Point steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date digs a good hook to Point's body.
Date lunges at Point with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Point's hand.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Point counters with a slapping 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!
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Point slips under a jab.
Date misses with a head kick.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Point has knocked Date down with a huge combo! Point steps away and waves a wobbly Date back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Date is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Date connects with a jab.
Point throws a quick head kick that knocks Date silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Point is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Point!
A very excited looking Jesse Point 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:
PFC 168 Grande vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Wade throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date connects with a leg kick. Wade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Date throws a low kick but Wade moves out of range easily.
Date throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Date swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Date backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wade connects with an inside leg kick.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
Wade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Wade's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Date.#T1#
Wade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
Wade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wade's head backwards.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wade will feel that in the morning.
Wade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Date lands with a right hand.
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Wade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wade slips a straight right by Date.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Date stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wade.
Date throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Wade throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Wade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade looks to land a body kick but Date moved away.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wade doesn't seem phased though.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a few strikes there.
Date cracks Wade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Wade misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Wade misses.
Date throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Date is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Wade cracks the inside of Date's front leg.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade misses with a looping left.
Date feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date avoids the body shot from Wade.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date checks a leg kick.
Wade lands a head kick. Date smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Wade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date checks a leg kick nicely.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade jabs at Date's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wade thinks about the counter body kick.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wade tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Wade throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Wade thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Wade misses with the combination.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Date scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Wade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wade slips under a jab from Date.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Wade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Date misses with a low kick.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wade pushes Date away with a front kick.
Wade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Date scores with a body shot.
Date takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
As Date backs off Wade throws a huge counter combo but Date manages to avoid it all.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date slips under a jab from Wade.
Wade misses with a hook.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage!
Wade motions for Date to come forward. Wade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Date misses with a body shot.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Date finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily. #T3#
Date looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Date throws a leg kick but Wade moved away.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wade.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Wade slips a jab from Date.
Date tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wade is able to avoid easily.
Wade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Date with a body shot.
Date throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Date lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Date misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Wade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Wade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Date.#CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date 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.
Date throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
As Date backs off Wade throws a huge counter combo but Date manages to avoid it all.
Date throws a leg kick but Wade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade connects with a high kick.
Wade thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade throws a lazy uppercut
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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##CL#
Date pushes Wade up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade lands a head shot.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Date.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wade throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date misses with a low kick.
Date works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wade in his tracks.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Date throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Date misses with a body shot.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Date.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wade 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.
Wade scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Date throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Wade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Wade walks into a left hand.
Wade works Date's body with a nice hook.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date throws a solid leg kick but Wade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Date.
Wade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Date checks a leg kick.
Wade works Date's body with a nice hook.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Date blocks a jab.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Wade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wade.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Date dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage!
Wade throws a good cross that connects.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Date cracks the inside of Wade's front leg.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date misses with a hook to the body
and Wade counters with a straight right hand.
Wade throws a head kick that misses.
Wade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Wade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Date throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade moves out of range as Date throws a body kick.
#T4#
Wade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Date moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wade moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Date lands a glancing blow to the side of Wade's head.
Date connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date thuds a left hand into Wade's body.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
A very excited looking Mamoru Date 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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PFC 161 Fett vs Li
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Yamaguchi finds it's way through Date's defenses.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Date throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Date has time to react.
Date swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Date. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with a good jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Date tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Date takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A big left from Date misses.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
Date is looking to land body kicks.
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamaguchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date walks into a left hand.
Yamaguchi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamaguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Yamaguchi wants to slow Date down by chopping away at his legs.
Date misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Date misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Yamaguchi has Date up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date. #T3#
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi lands with a left to the head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Date pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date closes the distance but Yamaguchi moves to the side
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Date swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Yamaguchi.#T1#
Yamaguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Date connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Yamaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi feints a counter leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
Date defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamaguchi scores with a body shot.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Date misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamaguchi's hands.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when Date was well out of range.#T2#
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamaguchi just manages to avoid it.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date takes a jab right on the kisser.
Date takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamaguchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamaguchi works Date's body with a nice hook.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamaguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamaguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Date looks for the body kick but Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Yamaguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Date misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
Yamaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Date 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.
Date misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing. #T4#
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamaguchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date is looking to score with low kicks.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Yamaguchi had a free shot at his head there.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamaguchi just manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date blocks the body kick.
Date throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamaguchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Date moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date jabs Yamaguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamaguchi punishes Date's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Yamaguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Yamaguchi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Date dodges the punch combination from Yamaguchi.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Date should have avoided that one.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Date lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Date's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Date with a body shot.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Date misses with a few strikes there.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from Date.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaguchi blocks the leg kick.
Date swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamaguchi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamaguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Date takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamaguchi tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
Date walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Date blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Yamaguchi scores with a push kick.
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Date. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down. #T4#
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamaguchi lands with a kick to the temple. Date shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Date's front leg.
Yamaguchi walks into a jab.
Date throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Yamaguchi thuds his shin into the meat of Date's side.
Date walks into a jab.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.
Date throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Yamaguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Date throws a solid leg kick but Yamaguchi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Date.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 156 Fett vs Wright
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urani doesn't seem phased though.
Urani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date misses with a body kick.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Date.
Date tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Date is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urani scores with a spinning back kick!
Date walks into a straight right hand from Urani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani pushes Date away with a front kick.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani tries to counter by closing the distance.
Urani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Urani 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.
Urani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.#T1#
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urani on the side of the head.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Urani.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses.
Date fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
Nice body punch from Urani.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
Date lands with a hook. Urani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab.
That kick from Date tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date 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!
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani lands a head shot.#T2#
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Urani lands with an uppercut that bounces Date off the cage and back into range.
Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date digs a good hook to Urani's body.
Urani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date counters with a thumping low kick.
Date avoids the body shot from Urani.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Date misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
And Urani responds with a good body kick, but Date manages to step out the way in time.
Urani misses with a straight right.
Urani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Date cracks Urani with a good jab.
Urani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urani.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urani, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Date darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Date misses with an uppercut
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date checks a leg kick nicely.
Urani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Urani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Date has time to react.
Urani defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Date.
Good shot there by Urani.
Urani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Date.
Date thows a leg kick but Urani checks it
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Urani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Date lands a jab to Urani's midsection.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Urani blocks a jab.
Date is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Date shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani thinks about the counter body kick.
Date is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Date misses with a body shot.
Urani lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Urani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date clobbers Urani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Date.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Date takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Date throws out a leg kick but Urani moves out of range and Date only half commits.
Urani is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Urani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urani checks it well.
Date misses with a jab to the body
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Date thuds a left hand into Urani's body.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date slips a jab from Urani.
Urani misses with a head kick.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Date throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Date connects with a body shot that sends Urani's belly button to the back.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Urani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Date.
Date thuds a left hand into Urani's body.
A head kick misses from Urani.
A slow jab from Urani misses its intended target.
Date throws a hook but Urani blocks it.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Urani wants to counter the offense by Date and move into the clinch position.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date scores with the left hand. Urani knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Date.
Urani lands the left hand.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
Date finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a low kick, right behind Urani 's knee.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Date.#T3#
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani misses with a hook
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urani thinking.
Date lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urani checks the leg kick.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Urani misses with an uppercut
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date stuns Urani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Date avoids the body shot from Urani.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Date swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A jab lands there for Date.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urani sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Urani finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Nice body punch from Date.
Urani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Urani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Date.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Urani.
Urani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urani throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Urani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Date lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Date scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Urani misses its intended target.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Urani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urani tries a head kick but it misses.
Urani throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Urani's defenses.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Urani.
Urani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urani's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Date throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Urani walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks.
Urani throws a lazy uppercut
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab.
Date shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urani throws a right hand that misses
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Date misses
and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date slips a straight right by Urani.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Urani.
A head kick misses from Urani.
Good leg kick by Date there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urani walks into a straight right hand from Date.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani avoids the body shot from Date.
A big left from Date misses.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Urani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date avoids the head kick by Urani.
Urani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urani tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Date scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Urani's belly button to the back.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Date finds it's way round the side to connect with Urani's head.
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.#T4#
Urani takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urani lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Urani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Urani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Date has got the better of the exchanges.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urani loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urani misses with a straight right.
Urani looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Date tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 153 Grabber vs Nao
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Date digs a good body shot into Duranto's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Date misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Date gets tackled into the cage by Duranto. Duranto maintains the clinch.
Duranto takes a shot to the head.
Come on Duranto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Duranto.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date lands a body shot.
Date tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duranto.
Duranto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Date.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Date. #T1#
Duranto prevents a body shot from Date.
Date working aggressively here.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Date or not.
Duranto slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Date 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.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Date let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duranto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duranto scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Duranto throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
As Date tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Date manages to avoid the attempt.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duranto throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto throws a good cross that connects.
Roberto Duranto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date blocks the body kick.
Duranto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Date tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Date manages to avoid the attempt.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto connects with a jab.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.
Duranto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Nice body kick from Duranto.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Date misses the body punch #CL#
and Duranto counters by clinching up.
Date tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Date misses with some punches.
Duranto presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Date blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Duranto is looking to clinch.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Date walks into a jab.
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Duranto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Date.
Date misses with a straight right.
As Date tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Date manages to avoid the attempt.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Date.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto misses with a hook
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date connects with a leg kick. Duranto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duranto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Date has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duranto.
Duranto wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Duranto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Date takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Date slips a straight right by Duranto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duranto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duranto.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duranto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duranto rather than just go for the knockout.
Date scores with a leg kick.
Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Date lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duranto's sensitive parts. #CL#
Duranto moves into the clinch.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Date. #BC#
Duranto breaks from the clinch.
Duranto's corner calls for a 1-2. Duranto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Date takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duranto moves forwards but Date connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Duranto finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Duranto tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Duranto misses with a straight right.
Duranto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Duranto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking.
Duranto defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date throws a right hand that misses
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Duranto punishes Date's body with a nice straight punch.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Duranto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Duranto looks to throw a body kick
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duranto misses with a hook
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duranto slips under a jab.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Duranto slips a jab from Date.#T2#
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Date dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duranto. That did some damage!
Date connects with a body shot that sends Duranto's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Duranto.
Duranto tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Date swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Date moves out of range as Duranto throws a body kick.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Date as he checks the leg kick.
Duranto walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duranto staying out of range there.
Duranto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Duranto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Date.
Duranto scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duranto!
Duranto moves away from the strike by Date.
Duranto throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Date jabs Duranto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duranto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Duranto does no damage.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto thuds his right hand into Date's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Date steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duranto. That one must have hurt.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.#CL#
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Date.#T4#
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto taking a breather.
Duranto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Duranto breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Duranto.
Duranto blocks a jab.
Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duranto scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duranto tries to bum rush Date with a series of wild strikes but Date uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duranto lands with a right hand.
Duranto throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Duranto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duranto, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Duranto dominated that second round.
That's time! Duranto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duranto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Duranto.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Duranto had a free shot at his head there.
Duranto throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Date misses the jab.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duranto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date scores with a head kick. Duranto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duranto misses with a kick to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Date tenderised Duranto's leg. Duranto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Date.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date scores with a leg kick.
Date digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duranto doesn't seem phased though.
Date misses the jab.
Duranto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Duranto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duranto thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Sloppy strikes from Duranto. Those never looked like landing.
Date was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date misses with a straight left.
Duranto throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duranto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duranto.
Date looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range.
Duranto looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Date avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Date missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto lands a jab to the nose.
Date misses with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Date swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Date tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way.
Duranto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Duranto there.
Duranto scores with the left hand. Date knows he should have avoided that one.
Duranto connects with the punch.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
It looks like Duranto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Duranto tries to counter by clinching up but Date breaks away and moves out of range.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.#T3#
Date tried to score with a low kick but Duranto checks it.
Date slips a straight right by Duranto.
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto.
Duranto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date flicks out a counter leg kick but Duranto steps away.
Duranto misses with a leg kick.
Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Date connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Date tenderised Duranto's leg. Duranto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duranto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Date tries to land a front kick but Duranto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
A jab from Duranto finds it's way through Date's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duranto checks a leg kick.
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto.#CL#
Duranto moves into the clinch.
Duranto stalling in the clinch.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a hook 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 Roberto Duranto.
Well Duranto 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 146 Wright vs Hepple
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date tries to work over Picker's front leg with a kick but Picker checks it.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Picker's belly button to the back.
Date's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Date scrambles back to his feet.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Picker misses with a two punch combination.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Date misses
and Picker counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Date ducks right into an uppercut from Picker.
Date blocks a jab.
Date throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Picker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Picker looks to move away, Date throws a big counter combo but Picker just gets out of the way.
Picker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Date sizes up Picker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Picker scores with a hook.
Date walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker misses with a looping left.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Picker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Date can pounce on him.
Date lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Picker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Date misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Date scores with a jab.
Date misses with a looping left.
Picker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker blocks a head kick by Date.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Date takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Picker slips under a jab.
Picker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Picker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Date cracks a nice hook into Picker's ribs.
Date slips a jab from Picker.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date misses with a hook.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker moves out of range as Date strikes.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Date appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
Picker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#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!
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date throws the kick towards the body but Picker avoids it.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picker under the eye.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Date under the eye.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date dips to his left and cracks Picker with an uppercut!
Picker misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Picker is rocked!
Date drops Picker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Picker! Date dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
After winning the bout, Mamoru Date 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:
PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Date defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Date into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Date takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Date is predictable there
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot. #CL#
Date clinches.
Bandicoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Date presses Bandicoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot goes for a takedown attempt but Date pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Date clinches up against the cage.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bandicoot struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bandicoot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
#T2#
Bandicoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Date turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bandicoot.
Date digs a right hand into Bandicoot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandicoot's gas tank.
Bandicoot can't get the takedown.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandicoot can't break the clinch.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Bandicoot pulls guard successfully.
Date pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Date passes into side control.
Date controls the position.
Bandicoot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Date 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandicoot is refusing to be controlled, as Date sits in half guard. #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.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Date's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot wants to sweep but no luck.
Date passes into half guard.
Date controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Bandicoot scores with a shot to the body.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Date avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bandicoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Date throws the left hand but Bandicoot avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Date has managed to clinch.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Date holds him up against the cage and eventually Bandicoot drops back down to his feet.
Date is pressed up against the cage. Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Date down to the mat. Date avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Bandicoot.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bandicoot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Date.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Date missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot tries to counter by closing the distance.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date feints and then cracks Bandicoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandicoot down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date throws a leg kick which misses Bandicoot's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandicoot tries to avoid it.
Date lands with a nice combination. Bandicoot backs away looking to recover.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Date.
Bandicoot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Date punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bandicoot clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot fails to pull guard.
Bandicoot fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date blocking some punches.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date. #T1#
Date lands a right hand.
Date works on Bandicoot's body with a couple of short punches.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Date.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date. #T2#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date pushes Bandicoot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Date digs a right hand underneath Bandicoot's ribcage. Bandicoot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date lands a left hand.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Date misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandicoot.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandicoot.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Date. #T3#
Bandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Date lands a right hand.
Date lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Date.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Bandicoot is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Date.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Bandicoot seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot is trying to stall.
#T4#
A short right from Date.
Bandicoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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!
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottura momentarily.
Date moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Date wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Bottura pushes him away.
Date 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.
Date moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Date takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with a low kick.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Date takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bottura scores with a head kick. Date tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura tries to land a body kick
and Date counters with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Bottura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date misses with a body punch
and Bottura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Date misses.
Date throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Date punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Date slips a jab from Bottura.
Date now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Date loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Date. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottura, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Date can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bottura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Date can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Date trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bottura's guard.
Date stays in close to Bottura's body and controls the position.
Date tries to stand but Bottura is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Bottura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Date stacks Bottura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Date!
Date tries to advance to mount but can't.
Date moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Date working away.
Date remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bottura struggling a bit here.#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.
Bottura is being controlled here.
Bottura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Bottura's face as Date controls the position.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Date tries to stand but Bottura is controlling his head.
Bottura struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Date throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Date works Bottura's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
Good leg kick by Bottura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Date throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Date.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Date misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Bottura counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bottura jumps guard but Date stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Bottura tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date is working Bottura over against the cage.
A short left from Date.
Date tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Date turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
#TD#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Date uses from the top position.
Date looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottura is trying to keep Date in close.
Date is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Date doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Date manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Date 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Date avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Date throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Date throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura dips to his left and cracks Date with an uppercut!
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Date.
A low kick from Bottura misses
and Date counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Crunch! Date slams his shin into Bottura's torso.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Date.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Date.
Bottura is looking to wear down Date with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Date misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Date.
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!
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Date settles back down.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Date with a hook.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a jab.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Date. #T1#
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Date looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Date manages to circle out of the way.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bottura thows a body kick. Date tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Date throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Date takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Bottura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Date is leaning against Bottura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Date smiles and moves away.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Date can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Date fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bottura.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Date misses with a body kick.
Date looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Date.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Date misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body kick.
Date scores with a jab.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Crunch! Date slams his shin into Bottura's torso.
Bottura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bottura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a good low kick that Bottura was not able to check.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bottura scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Date slips under a jab from Bottura.
Bottura steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Date. That one must have hurt.
Date thumps Bottura with a low kick.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Date's knee but Date avoids it well.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
Bottura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date scores with a nice head shot.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Date jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Date scores with a leg kick.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bottura's hands.
Date feints and then cracks Bottura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bottura down.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date cracks Dikshit with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Date stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Dikshit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date misses with a low kick.
Dikshit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date blocks a jab.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date tries to land a leg kick but Dikshit saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Dikshit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date catches Dikshit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Date.
#T1##CL#
Dikshit moves into the clinch successfully.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dikshit - that landed with a thud.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Date tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Dikshit.
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!
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Date presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Date blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
#T3#
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dikshits head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date blocking some punches.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Dikshit is working Date over against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with some punches.
A short right from Dikshit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with some punches.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Date lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date is leaning against Dikshit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
Date misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a leg kick but Dikshit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dikshit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Date jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Dikshit ducks down to avoid it.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date misses with a straight right.
Dikshit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dikshit looks to clinch
and Date counters with a thumping low kick.
Dikshit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the head.
Date lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dikshit to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dikshit swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dikshit scrambles back to his feet.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dikshit counters with a right hand to the body.
Dikshit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date wants to slow Dikshit down by chopping away at his legs.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Date with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dikshit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Date throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dikshit misses its target.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Date avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dikshit.
Date tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit misses with a combination
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3##CL#
Dikshit drives through and clinches with Date against the cage.
Date tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Date misses with the head strike.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit is working Date over against the cage.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date cracks Dikshit with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Dikshit is looking to clinch.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
A combination from Dikshit does no damage.
Good shot there by Date.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit wants to clinch
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with a left hand
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dikshit fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date misses with some punches.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands a right hand.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Dikshit's head.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit. #T3#
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date digs a right hand underneath Dikshit's ribcage. Dikshit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date blocking some punches.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Date.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dikshit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
A very excited looking Mamoru Date 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:
PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Date lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yusuke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yusuke.
Date with a jab.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
Yusuke checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a right hand that Date ducks under and follows up with a left that Date also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yusuke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Date. Date obviously looking to wear him down.
Yusuke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yusuke lands a jab to the head.
Date scoring well with a low kick there.
Date misses with a straight right.
Yusuke misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Date misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Yusuke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Date swivels and escapes.
Yusuke moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
Yusuke connects with a jab.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Yusuke slips the punch.
Yusuke slips a jab from Date.
Yusuke throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Yusuke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yusuke thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date throws a hook to the side of Yusuke's head but Yusuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yusuke gets the takedown into side control.
Date tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yusuke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working.
Yusuke working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date is trying to work for a sweep but Yusuke has mounted him!#T2#
Yusuke thowing shots but they're missing.
Date tries to hold on but Yusuke postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is wriggling around trying to escape.
Date avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yusuke.
Yusuke avoids the attempt from Date to control.
Yusuke controlling from mount. #T3#
Date manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Date manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Date keeping full guard, as Yusuke tries to pass.
Date is pulling down on Yusuke's head to control his posture.
Yusuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Date lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Date has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yusuke is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom. #T4#
Yusuke looking to control.
Date won't allow Yusuke to sweep him here. #SUB#
Yusuke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Date doesn't defend quickly enough and Yusuke has managed to lock this one up! Can Date escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yusuke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fujii Yusuke!
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Event:
PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jacobson does it's job there.
Date missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date misses with a looping right.
Date checks the leg kick.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobson.
Date has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Date there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Jacobson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacobson throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date misses with a low kick.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Jacobson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jacobson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Jacobson.
Date moves out of range of the body kick.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacobson lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobson. That's going to slow Date down.
Date takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacobson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobson.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobson. That's going to slow Date down.
Jacobson throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Jacobson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jacobson lands with a nice body punch.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobson pushes Date away with a front kick.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobson tries to score with a low kick but Date moves his leg out of the way.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date tests Jacobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Jacobson throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Jacobson lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Date swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Jacobson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobson, right into the meat.
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!
Jacobson misses with a body punch
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobson sizes up Date with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacobson throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Date misses with a body shot.
Jacobson tries to work over Date's front leg with a kick but Date checks it.
Date chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobson can pounce on him.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Jacobson throws an off balance right hand
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobson scores with a head kick.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Gil Jacobson has been cut.
Date walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Date misses.
Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Jacobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gil Jacobson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jacobson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
Jacobson slips a straight right by Date.
Jacobson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson throws a head kick that half lands.
Date is looking to clinch.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobson, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Jacobson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobson misses with a kick to the body.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands with a cross.
Jacobson misses with a double jab
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jacobson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date throws a hook but Jacobson blocks it.
Date misses with a looping right.
Jacobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Date might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jacobson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Date doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Good shot there by Jacobson.
Date staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobson.
Jacobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Gil Jacobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date defending well as Jacobson loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
As Jacobson backs away, Date returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobson misses with a hook
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Jacobson.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobson.
Jacobson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobson staying out of range there.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Jacobson.
Jacobson fakes the leg kick and cracks Date in the body.
Jacobson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Jacobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Date checks it well. #T3#
Jacobson throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date works Jacobson's body with a nice hook.
Jacobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Date on the side of the head.
Date slips a jab from Jacobson.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobson lands with a nice body kick.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Jacobson is looking to slow Date down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Date. That's going to slow Jacobson down. #CL#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Jacobson digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacobson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobson.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobson.
Jacobson swings widly with a right hand
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacobson can pounce on him.
A low kick from Jacobson misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Jacobson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Jacobson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gil Jacobson's cut.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Date staying out of range there.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Jacobson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing. #CUT#
That has opened up Gil Jacobson's cut even more.
Date throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date connects with a single shot there.
Date blocks the body kick.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Jacobson thuds a left hand into Date's body.#T1#
Date misses with a body kick.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobson.
Jacobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobson's head.
Date misses with a hook.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Date looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Date.#T2#
Date misses the jab.
Jacobson jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobson lands a jab to Date's midsection.
Jacobson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Date connects with a body shot.
Date shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Date misses with a straight left.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Date checks a low kick from Jacobson.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Date takes one on the button.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Date looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacobson is looking to score with low kicks.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobson at a distance.
Date punishes Jacobson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Jacobson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Date avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date looks to land a body kick but Jacobson moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a chopping leg kick but Date manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Jacobson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Date blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Date has Jacobson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobson blocking some punches.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson fails to land.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Jacobson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacobson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Jacobson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gil Jacobson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Date sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Date lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date is working Fitzpatrick over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
#T4#
A short left from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Date in his tracks for a moment.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Date 's eye.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick 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.
Date lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date works on Fitzpatrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Date working aggressively here.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date lands a body shot.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
#T2#
Good body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.#T3#
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Date cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Date is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
#ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Date.
Date slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Date.
Date lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?#T1#
Date connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date connects with the punch.
Date drops Fitzpatrick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Date 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 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Date misses.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Rock lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Date scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with a body punch.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. #T1#
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Date up against the cage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Rock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Date uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Date gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Date should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rock has tightened it up now! Date should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Rock!
Will Rock is the new lightweight champion!
Will Rock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 99 Stone vs Wright
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Date with a jab.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Date strikes.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date throws a right hand that Yamaguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamaguchi also avoids with ease.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection.
Date throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Date.
Date is looking to land body kicks.
Date 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.
Date avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Yamaguchi darts in and clinches Date up against the cage.
Date misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi. #T1#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Yamaguchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi cracks Date with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamaguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date digs a right hand underneath Yamaguchi's ribcage. Yamaguchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date lands a body punch.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi 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!
A right hook to the body lands for Yamaguchi.
A short uppercut from Date. #T4#
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
A shot in the inside from Yamaguchi.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date is working Yamaguchi over against the cage.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Date tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Date gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Yamaguchi.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Date.
Yamaguchi misses the body punch
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Date. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with an open hand slap.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.#T1#
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date is looking to clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamaguchi.
Date lands a head kick. Yamaguchi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Kai Yamaguchi has been cut.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Yamaguchi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Date.
Date throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamaguchi. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi lands a front kick.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date lands with a slapping head kick.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Date misses.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for Date's leg but Date calmly moves out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Date defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Date lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts.
Yamaguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamaguchi cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamaguchi lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Date tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamaguchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Date swings and misses with a hook 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!
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamaguchi counters with an inside leg kick.
Date is looking to slow Yamaguchi down with leg kicks.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
Date's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Date closes the distance but Yamaguchi moves to the side
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamaguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Date checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mamoru Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamaguchi's head backwards.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Date throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Date's knee but Date avoids it well.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date lands a jab.#T1#
Date misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamaguchi. Date shrugs it off though.
Date connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Date throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Date misses with a body shot
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Yamaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Yamaguchi.
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamaguchi delivers a nice body kick.
Date needs to keep his hands up - Yamaguchi had a free shot at his head there.
Yamaguchi lands with an overhand left.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Yamaguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Date counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamaguchi's knee momentarily.
Date tries to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi saw it coming and moves away.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Date seems unphased.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Date.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Date throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Date has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yamaguchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Date misses.
Yamaguchi keeps Date at a distance using the push kick.
Date fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
Yamaguchi thumps Date with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Date is able to avoid easily.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi misses with a combination
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mamoru Date just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Yamaguchi's head back.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Date misses.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Yamaguchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Date, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamaguchi is trying to push Date away but Date has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date pushes Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Date misses with some punches.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands a body shot.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date digs a right hand into Yamaguchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamaguchi's gas tank.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards. #T2#
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Date.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi. #T3#
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Date tries to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi moves his leg out of the way.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Date misses.
Date avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Yamaguchi clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamaguchi.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mamoru Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kai Yamaguchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Date checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Date's sensitive parts.
Date swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date misses with the body kick
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yamaguchi with a body shot.
Yamaguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi clobbers Date with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Date's knee but Date avoids it well.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi. #T1#
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Yamaguchi.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Date tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Yamaguchi scores with a four punch combination!
Date takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Date throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Date throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamaguchi thows a leg kick but Date checks it
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Date throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Date.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date misses with a leg kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch
and Date counters with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Date cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Date scores with a body shot.
Yamaguchi tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.#T3#
Yamaguchi cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Date misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Date.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Date checks a leg kick.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Date at a distance.
Yamaguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Date's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamaguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Date. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Date.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamoru Date.
Well Date 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Mamoru Date 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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PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Date swings for the body but Deadmarsh moves out of range.
Deadmarsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date throws a leg kick but Deadmarsh checks it. #TD2#
Deadmarsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Date is not content to let Deadmarsh control the position.
Date 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.
Date is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deadmarsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deadmarsh's back!
Date controlling from the back.
Deadmarsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Deadmarsh tries to escape but Date has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Date just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Date'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.
Deadmarsh tries to escape but Date has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Deadmarsh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Date is not going to allow Deadmarsh to sit and survive in this position.
Date really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Deadmarsh.
Further stalling from Date.#T3#
Deadmarsh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Date.
Date biding his time, controlling Deadmarsh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadmarsh tries to break free.
Date really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Deadmarsh.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Deadmarsh tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Deadmarsh tries to escape the position.
Deadmarsh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Date.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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#
A good leg kick by Deadmarsh.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Deadmarsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deadmarsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adam Deadmarsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Deadmarsh tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deadmarsh slips a jab from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Date takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date avoids a kick to the body.
Deadmarsh connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Deadmarsh throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
Deadmarsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date moves forwards but Deadmarsh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deadmarsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deadmarsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Deadmarsh there.
Deadmarsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deadmarsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Date on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deadmarsh.
Date lands a nice hook to Deadmarsh's body. Deadmarsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws a series of punches but Deadmarsh avoids them all with ease.
Deadmarsh throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deadmarsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Date misses with a hook. Deadmarsh ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Date.
Date throws out a loose jab but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadmarsh throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date throws a leg kick that misses.
Deadmarsh throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date throws a front kick aimed at Deadmarsh's knee but Deadmarsh avoids it well.
Deadmarsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date is looking to land body kicks.
Deadmarsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Date. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deadmarsh.
#TD2#
Deadmarsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Date to the mat! Date manages to get full guard.
Deadmarsh pushing down on Date's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Date wants to improve his position but Deadmarsh is controlling well.
Deadmarsh working the head and body with strikes.
Deadmarsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Date blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deadmarsh.
Date wants to get back to full guard.
Deadmarsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Date is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deadmarsh throws a strike but Date avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Deadmarsh is working Date over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Date controlling Deadmarsh's posture. #T4#
Deadmarsh with a nice head shot there.
Date keeping moving, preventing Deadmarsh from controlling successfully.
Date has Deadmarsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Deadmarsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Date 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#
Deadmarsh tries to roll over but Date keeps him under control.
Date is pressing down on Deadmarsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deadmarsh is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Deadmarsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Deadmarsh throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Date drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deadmarsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Deadmarsh persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.
Deadmarsh misses the shot to the body.
Deadmarsh ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Nice shot by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date swings for the body but Deadmarsh moves out of range.
Deadmarsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deadmarsh at a distance.
#CL#
Date darts in and clinches Deadmarsh up against the cage.
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Deadmarsh tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Deadmarsh back against the cage.
Deadmarsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Date is working Deadmarsh over against the cage.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Date tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands a right hand.
Date digs a right hand underneath Deadmarsh's ribcage. Deadmarsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
Deadmarsh is working for takedown but Date is calmly controlling the position for now.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadmarsh misses with some punches.
Deadmarsh lands with a right to the head.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Deadmarsh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Deadmarsh.
Date lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Adam Deadmarsh has been cut.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Deadmarsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deadmarsh feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deadmarsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date throws out a leg kick but Deadmarsh moves out of range and Date only half commits.
Date blocks a jab.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Deadmarsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deadmarsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Date defending well though.
Deadmarsh thows a huge punch but Date dodges it nicely.
Date is looking to improve his position.
Date keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Date has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deadmarsh is working away from the top position though.
Deadmarsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deadmarsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deadmarsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working.
Deadmarsh working Date over with strikes.
Date is looking to improve his position.
Deadmarsh is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Date avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deadmarsh. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deadmarsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deadmarsh takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Deadmarsh clinches up with Date and pushes him back against the cage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Aziz closes the distance and clinches.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Date.
Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Date tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aziz.
Aziz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Aziz on the inside.
Aziz tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aziz.
Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Aziz lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date cracks Aziz with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the cage.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aziz cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Date pushes Aziz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aziz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aziz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aziz tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date prevents a body shot from Aziz. #T2#
Aziz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Date working aggressively here.
Aziz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date pushes Aziz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a left hand.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the cage.
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azizs head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aziz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aziz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Aziz successfully pulls guard.
Date controlling from the top position.
Date tries to free his leg and advance position but Aziz is retaining full guard.
Date stopping the sweep attempt from Aziz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aziz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz 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#
Date wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Aziz trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom.
Aziz tries to pass to full mount but Date defends it.
Date is not content to let Aziz control the position.
Aziz is thwarting Date's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Aziz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Date is looking for a sweep. Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Date tries a head kick but it misses.
Aziz scores with a jab to the body.
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aziz 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.
Aziz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks. #T1#
Aziz throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Date tried to score with a low kick but Aziz checks it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Date clinches up with Aziz and pushes him back against the cage.
Aziz is working for takedown but Date is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Aziz back against the cage.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aziz lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Aziz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aziz wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Aziz.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aziz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz lands a nice shot to the body.
Aziz tries to score a body lock takedown but Date shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Date.
Aziz can't break the clinch.
Aziz misses with a body punch.
Aziz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Date is defending well for now.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Date gets through Aziz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Aziz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aziz fails to land.
Aziz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Date unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aziz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Date is unloading with more strikes now! Aziz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
An out of breath Mamoru Date 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:
PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen blocks a jab.
Karjalainen tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.#T1#
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Date looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Karjalainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Date connects with a looping right hand.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Date looks to move away, Karjalainen throws a big counter combo but Date just gets out of the way.#T2#
Date lands with a straight right. Karjalainen didn't see that one coming.
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!
Date works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Date takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Date sprawls and moves away.
Date lands a body shot.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Date lands a body shot.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
#T3#
Date tries to score with a low kick but Karjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
As Date looks to move away, Karjalainen throws a big counter combo but Date just gets out of the way.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date throws a nice looking combination but Karjalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Karjalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Karjalainen fails with the takedown
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen misses with a looping left.
Date misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.#T4#
Date misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date blocks a jab.
Karjalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karjalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karjalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Karjalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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#
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karjalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Date lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Karjalainen moves away from the strike by Date.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Karjalainen misses its intended target.
Karjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Date connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date thows a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it #TD#
and Karjalainen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Karjalainen wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
Karjalainen working away.
Date is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karjalainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Date is concentrating on defense, preventing Karjalainen from advancing position.
Karjalainen throws a strike but Date avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Karjalainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Date wants to sweep but no luck.
Date is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Date is trying to keep Karjalainen in close.
Date is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Date uses his free foot to push down on Karjalainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karjalainen.
Date tries to control but Karjalainen wriggling away.
Karjalainen prevents Date from taking his back.#T3#
Date wants to stand but Karjalainen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Date sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karjalainen is controlling an arm, preventing Date from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Date is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karjalainen 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.
Date controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Date wants to stand but Karjalainen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Date controlling the pace for now.
Karjalainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Date pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date wants to take Karjalainen's back here but Karjalainen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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. 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#
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Date.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Date prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
A hook to the body from Date.
Karjalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Date's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Karjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it.
Date blocks a body shot from Karjalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Date.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Karjalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Karjalainen working Date over with knees to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date working aggressively here.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Date is keeping busy.
Karjalainen throws an elbow that misses.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Date gets an underhook and turns Karjalainen into the cage.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date wants to land a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date stuffs the takedown attempt from Karjalainen. Karjalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Date throws a front kick aimed at Karjalainen's knee but Karjalainen avoids it well.
Karjalainen misses with a double jab.
Date is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Date misses the jab.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karjalainen.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karjalainen.
Date lands a jab to the head.
Karjalainen works Date's body with a nice hook.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Date feints and then cracks Karjalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karjalainen down.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Karjalainen moves forwards but Date connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Karjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Our winner, Mamoru Date, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date throws a hook to the side of The Multi Hunter's head but The Multi Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Multi Hunter at a distance.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Multi Hunter walks into a left hand.
Date tries to clinch but The Multi Hunter is having none of it.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing. #TD2#
The Multi Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Date knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Multi Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Date is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Date sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Date tries to roll over but The Multi Hunter keeps him under control.
Date moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Multi Hunter is still trying to improve position.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Date controlling the position.
Date wants to sweep here but The Multi Hunter controlling him for the moment.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Date misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Date's leg but Date calmly moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Multi Hunter lands a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
The Multi Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Multi Hunter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Date throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The Multi Hunter has managed to clinch.
Date working aggressively here.
The Multi Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A short left from The Multi Hunter.
Date digs a right hand into The Multi Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Multi Hunter's gas tank.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Multi Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Multi Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Multi Hunter.
Date misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date working aggressively here.
Date tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
The Multi Hunter misses with the head strike.
Date tries a body shot but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
The Multi Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
The Multi Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing The Multi Hunter back against the cage.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Multi Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.
Date presses The Multi Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Multi Hunter looks winded!
Date tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as The Multi Hunter controls the action.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Multi Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Multi Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
The Multi Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
The Multi Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Multi Hunter.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Multi Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter moves away from the strike by Date.
A telegraphed right hand from The Multi Hunter misses the target.
Date throws the left hand but The Multi Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Date blocks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
The Multi Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Date is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.#CL#
Date gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Date.
The Multi Hunter blocking some punches.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The Multi Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter takes a shot to the head.
The Multi Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Multi Hunter blocks an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter prevents a body shot from Date.
Date presses The Multi Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Multi Hunter.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.
The Multi Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Multi Hunter is breathing heavily.
The Multi Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards. #BC#
Date manages to break the clinch.
Date misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Multi Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date connects with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Date connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
An inside leg kick from Date misses.
The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Date's sensitive parts.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Multi Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
The Multi Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date misses the body punch
and The Multi Hunter counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by The Multi Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Date throws the left hand but The Multi Hunter avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Date manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Multi Hunter misses with a left hand
and Date counters with an outside leg kick.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Multi Hunter.
Date misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date throws a hook but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date throws a lazy right hand but The Multi Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Multi Hunter can do to turn this around?
Date has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Multi Hunter.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date tests The Multi Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date works the jab nicely.
The Multi Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
The Multi Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Date cracks The Multi Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Date has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Multi Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - The Multi Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Multi Hunter is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Date wants to clinch up but The Multi Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Date jabs The Multi Hunter right on the nose. The Multi Hunter blinks but takes it well.
The Multi Hunter shoots in and drives through. Date sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. That's going to slow Date down.
Date fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Multi Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date avoids the body shot from The Multi Hunter.
Date misses with a left hand #TD2#
and The Multi Hunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Date is trying to get back to half guard.
The Multi Hunter tries to advance to mount but Date denies him.
The Multi Hunter working away.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Date is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dog The Multi Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date tries to roll over but The Multi Hunter keeps him under control.
Date keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Date is trying to control but can't.
The Multi Hunter wants to pass to mount but Date is defending the position.
Date wants to improve his position but The Multi Hunter is controlling well.
#T3#
Date keeping hold of The Multi Hunter's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter trying to work for an americana but Date has managed to regain full guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Date looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date checks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Multi Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date throws a hook but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from The Multi Hunter.
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 Mamoru Date.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Date, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
After the big win, Mamoru Date made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
PFC 74 Sullivan vs Payne
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
The Multi Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Multi Hunter advances position into side control!
The Multi Hunter trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom.
Date is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, The Multi Hunter seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Date is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Multi Hunter wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
Date holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Date sees it coming and defends easily.
The Multi Hunter prevents Date from improving his position.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Date defends the submission attempt.
Date is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Date is defending well.
Date tries to get to full guard but The Multi Hunter has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Date is defending well.
#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura but Date is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Multi Hunter to get the leverage.
Date wants to improve his position but The Multi Hunter is controlling well.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Date defends it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Date has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Date wants to control but The Multi Hunter is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Multi Hunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Date is trying to defend but The Multi Hunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Multi Hunter is just content to waste time from the top position. Date takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Multi Hunter wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Date wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Date will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Multi Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Multi Hunter trying to move into half guard but instead Date has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The Multi Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet The Multi Hunter, not yet.
Date is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Date is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Date looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Date.
The Multi Hunter connects with a crisp jab.
The Multi Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Date 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 The Multi Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Multi Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Multi Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
The Multi Hunter slips a straight right by Date.
A slapping body kick lands there for Date.#CL2#
The Multi Hunter darts in and clinches Date up against the cage.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by The Multi Hunter.
Date lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from The Multi Hunter.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Multi Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date misses with the head strike.
The Multi Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from The Multi Hunter fails to land.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
The Multi Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
The Multi Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date is pressed up against the cage. The Multi Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Date down to the mat. Date avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Multi Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on The Multi Hunter's shoulder, as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Date swings for the body but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Date throws a hook but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Date misses with a kick to the body.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Multi Hunter just manages to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Date slips under a jab.#TD2#
Date gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Multi Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Multi Hunter advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
The Multi Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter trying to work for an americana but Date has managed to regain full guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Date seems keen to control The Multi Hunter's posture.
The Multi Hunter passes Date's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Date is positioning himself well to prevent The Multi Hunter advancing to mount. #T3#
The Multi Hunter is trying to control. Date wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Date has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Multi Hunter is working away from the top position though.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Date defends it.
Dog The Multi Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Date wants to improve his position but The Multi Hunter is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Date is defending against the submission attempts here by The Multi Hunter.
#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Date regains full guard. Nicely done.
Date keeping full guard, as The Multi Hunter tries to pass.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving.
The Multi Hunter pushes down on Date's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Date tries to get to full guard but The Multi Hunter has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The Multi Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter dodges the punch combination from Date.
Date misses with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Multi Hunter slips a jab from Date.#CL#
Date pushes The Multi Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
The Multi Hunter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Date trying to control here.
Date tries to roll over but The Multi Hunter keeps him under control.
The Multi Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura but Date is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Multi Hunter to get the leverage.
The Multi Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Date does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Date keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Date trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is working for a kimura but Date is defending it quite comfortably.
Date wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Multi Hunter.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Multi Hunter avoids the body shot from Date.
Date feints and then cracks The Multi Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Multi Hunter down.
A head kick misses from Date.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
And The Multi Hunter responds with a good body kick, but Date manages to step out the way in time.
Date loads up on a big right hand but The Multi Hunter slips the punch.
The Multi Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Date connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. The Multi Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Multi Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date throws the left hand but The Multi Hunter avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from The Multi Hunter tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Date lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T3#
Date moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from The Multi Hunter is predictable there
and Date counters with a big head kick but The Multi Hunter shrugs it off. #TD2#
The Multi Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Date keeping moving, preventing The Multi Hunter from controlling successfully.
Date is trying to keep The Multi Hunter in close.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Multi Hunter content to stall in guard here.
The Multi Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Date is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Date looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Date looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Date! #REVR##T4#
Date working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Multi Hunter tries to buck Date off but Date is having none of it.
The Multi Hunter trying to remain calm as Date controls from the top position.
The Multi Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
Date tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The Multi Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
The Multi Hunter 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.#SU#
Date stands up and beckons The Multi Hunter to his feet.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Multi Hunter 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
PFC 70 Fitzpatrick vs Van Gaal
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Davis 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.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Date throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
#ROC#
Davis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sherm Davis has been cut.#CL#
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Date's brow.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Date working aggressively here.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis lands an elbow inside that Date shrugs off.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with some punches.
#T1#
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Davis blocks a body shot from Date.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Date.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis trying to stall but Date improves his position.
Date misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis. #T2#
Davis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Date blocks a body shot from Davis.
Davis tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Date on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Davis is trying to stall.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date working aggressively here.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis blocks a body shot from Date.
Date gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis misses with a body punch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Davis tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Date lands with a right to the head. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with some punches.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Date avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Date.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Date unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Davis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Date is unloading with more strikes now! Davis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Date clinches up with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and pushes him back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Date breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance and clinches.
Date scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Date connects with a jab.#CL2#
Date clinches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand.
A short right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
I was talking to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Date prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date stalling in the clinch.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date tries a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date stalling in the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop improves position.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a light punch inside.
Date prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Come on Date - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Date presses Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date'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#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a hook. Date tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Date looks to clinch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance and pushes Date back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date tries a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Date.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
#BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes him away.
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date checks a leg kick.#T2#
Date connects with a body shot.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Date.
Date keeps the fight on the outside.
Date feints a counter leg kick.
Date fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with an outside leg kick.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a jab from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date misses with a body punch
letting Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counter with a right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Date can do to turn this around?
Date misses with a straight right.
Date scores with a decent looking hook.
Date tries to move into range but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.#T3#
Date throws a shot from downtown. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date tries to move into range but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date moves forwards but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints a jab promting Date to slip. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Date slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is winning the standup battle so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Date shrugs it off though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date slips a straight right by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.#T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Date.
Date is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tenderised Date's leg. Date is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabs Date to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
Date moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop strikes.
Date misses with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date digs a good hook to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Date lands a jab to the head.
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 Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Date takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is predictable there #CL2#
and Date counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Date doesn't seem bothered though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Beautiful body shot.
Date blocks a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice shot that snaps Date's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date digs a good body shot into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T1#
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date swings for the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop prevents a body shot from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a body shot from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date is leaning against Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a shoulder strike.
Date cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
#BC2#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Date moves in looking to clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Date throws a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date throws a series of punches but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves 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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sizes up Date with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Date misses the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Date misses with a low kick as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Date circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Yamaguchi 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.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Date finds it's target.
Date misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamaguchi misses with the combination.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Date.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Date clinches up with Yamaguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land. #T1#
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Yamaguchi gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Date managing to block the knees to the body from Yamaguchi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Yamaguchi.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
#T3#
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date is looking to control Yamaguchi's arms but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Date has his back to the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Date misses with some punches.
#T4#
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Date or not.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Date up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
Date is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Date checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Date looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Date moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Date on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Yamaguchi moves into range and clinches up with Date.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Yamaguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi looking to stall.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Date looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamaguchi - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Yamaguchi rushes Date and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Date breaks the clinch.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.#CL2#
Yamaguchi rushes Date and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date working aggressively here.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Date misses with the head strike.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi is trying to stall.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Date leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Date misses with a body punch.
Date blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Yamaguchi as the two fighters clinch.
Yamaguchi letting Date take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamaguchi.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Date throws a sloppy body shot
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Date gets a clinch.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a knee strike.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #T1#
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Date is trying to break free.
Yamaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tries to break the clinch but Yamaguchi is controlling the position.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamaguchi lands a body punch.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamaguchi has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date is trying to break the clinch but Yamaguchi is controlling him.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand. #BC#
Date's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi pushes Date away with a front kick.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Date.
Date backing away here, and Yamaguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a body punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Date. Those never looked like landing.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamaguchi throws a combination. Date tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Yamaguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Magnaron throws a sloppy body shot
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Date gets caught flat footed, as Magnaron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magnaron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnaron landing with the ground and pound.
Magnaron sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date wants to sweep but no luck.
Magnaron throwing strikes from guard but Date blocks nicely.
Magnaron controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Date seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magnaron throws an elbow that misses. Date uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magnaron's guard. Nice move by Date!#REVR#
Magnaron wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Magnaron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Date defends well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magnaron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnaron working a defensive guard but Date manages to pass into side control anyway.
Magnaron regains half guard.
Date not doing much here.
#T3#
Date trying to control from half guard but Magnaron is working away.
Magnaron trying to control here.
Magnaron tries to roll over but Date keeps him under control.
Date is taking a breather. Magnaron says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Date is pressing down on Magnaron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magnaron is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnaron throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Magnaron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magnaron.
Magnaron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Date's hands.
Magnaron throws a poor cross that misses
and Magnaron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Magnaron. That snapped Date's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magnaron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Magnaron persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnaron lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.
Magnaron misses with a low kick as Date jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron 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#
Magnaron fails with the takedown
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnaron is defended easily by Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron throws a lazy uppercut
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magnaron manages to circle out of the way.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Date finds it's target.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Magnaron throws a poor cross that misses
and Date counters with a series of strikes. Magnaron will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body punch from Magnaron.
Date slaps away a takedown attempt from Magnaron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Von Magnaron.#T2#
Magnaron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Date sprawls well. Date wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magnaron gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnaron shoots for a takedown but Date saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Magnaron 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnaron looking to pass the guard.
Date keeping moving, preventing Magnaron from controlling successfully. #T3#
Magnaron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnaron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnaron throws a big elbow that misses.
Magnaron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Date works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Date avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magnaron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnaron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magnaron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnaron is looking to work some ground and pound but Date has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magnaron throws a lazy uppercut
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Date avoids it well.
Date appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magnaron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Date avoids it well.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnaron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a good low kick that Magnaron was not able to check.
Magnaron misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a slapping 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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Magnaron swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Magnaron breaks away and moves out of range.
Magnaron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Date's waist but Date gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnaron off to one side.
Date seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnaron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Magnaron does no damage.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date lunges at Magnaron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnaron's hand. #T1#
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magnaron looks for a takedown but Date sprawls well.
Date appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Von Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut.
Magnaron throws a lazy uppercut
letting Date counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Magnaron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date blocks a jab.
Date seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Magnaron misses with a shot to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date looks to land a right hand but Magnaron moved out of range.
Magnaron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magnaron misses with a jab to the body
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Magnaron is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnaron digs a good body shot into Date's ribs.
Magnaron is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Magnaron throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Magnaron seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Magnaron dives in and grabs Date's left leg, looking for a takedown. Date pushes down on Magnaron's head and hops out.
Date is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magnaron.#T3#
A left lands for Magnaron.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily#KD#
and Date counters with a nice right hand that sends Magnaron toppling to the canvas! Magnaron scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Date finish him?!
Magnaron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Magnaron out cold! What a finish! Date is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Date!
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*PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Date swings for the body but Wannanen moves out of range.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wannanen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wannanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
Date lands a head shot.
Wannanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Date releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Wannanen's shoulder, as Wannanen tries to avoid the shot.
Wannanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wannanen cracks Date with an open hand slap.
Wannanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wannanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wannanen misses with a few strikes there.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wannanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Wannanen lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date cracks Wannanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Date misses with a left hand
and Wannanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a hook but Wannanen avoids it easily.
Wannanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wannanen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Date catches Wannanen right on the button with a cross.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wannanen tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Wannanen misses the target.
Date looks to throw the jab but Wannanen is out of range.
Date throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pekko Wannanen has been cut.#CL2#
Wannanen tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wannanen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Wannanen.
Wannanen blocking some punches.
A short left from Date.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wannanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date lands a body shot.
Wannanen letting Date take a breather here.#T2#
Wannanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wannanen looking to throw knees to the head but Date is blocking nicely.
Wannanen blocks a body shot from Date.
Wannanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Wannanen.
Wannanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wannanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date tries a body shot but Wannanen blocks it.
Date avoids the elbow strike from Wannanen, against the cage.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date tries a body shot but Wannanen blocks it.
Wannanen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC2#
Date breaks the clinch.
Wannanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wannanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wannanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wannanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wannanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from Wannanen.
Wannanen is looking to clinch but Date is avoiding it.
Date lands a nice hook to Wannanen's body. Wannanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wannanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wannanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date 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!
Date lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wannanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date sizes up Wannanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Wannanen misses with the body kick
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Date jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Wannanen is rocked!
Date drops Wannanen with a huge uppercut! Wannanen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Date is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
In defeat, Pekko Wannanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that's some bullshit!'.
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Event:
PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Date slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Date.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi 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.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Date drives through and clinches with Yamaguchi against the cage.
#T1#
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Date lands a body punch.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Date. #T2#
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Date misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date is pushing Yamaguchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Date letting Yamaguchi take a breather here.#T3#
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
#BC#
Yamaguchi manages to break the clinch.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamaguchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Date misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Date's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Date tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Date.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamaguchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Date appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws a series of punches but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date lands with a cross.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
#T1#
Yamaguchi throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamaguchi backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Date 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yamaguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Date instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
#T2#
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi. #BC#
Yamaguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Date misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamaguchi - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Date ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Date holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4##BC#
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time.
Yamaguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Date wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
Yamaguchi catches Date with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Yamaguchi delivers a nice body kick.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Date looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Date walks into a jab.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.#T1#
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Date misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Yamaguchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamaguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Date.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi dodges the punch combination from Date.
A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Date checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Date swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi feints and then cracks Date's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Date down. #T4#
Date misses with a straight right.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamaguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaguchi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date tries to counter by closing the distance.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Date moves into the clinch.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Yamaguchi pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Date displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Date's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Yamaguchi moves into the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date trying to control the position but instead, Yamaguchi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Date into the cage.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Date.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi throws an elbow but it misses.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date stalling in the clinch but Yamaguchi improves position.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date 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 bit of stalling here from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow. #T3#
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Date looking to slow down the pace here.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the cage.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands with a light punch inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Date working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamaguchis head.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Date forces Yamaguchi back against the cage and clinches.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Date cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
#T1#
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Date prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Date blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
The referee calls for Date to work.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Yamaguchi tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the cage.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamaguchi is trying to stall.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamaguchi lands a right hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Date working aggressively here.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamaguchi is leaning against Date and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Yamaguchi is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamaguchi has his back to the cage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi is trying to break free.#T4#
Yamaguchi tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the cage.
Date tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Yamaguchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamaguchi 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 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kai Yamaguchi 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:
PFC 11 Bailey vs McGuire
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Date as Leonard shoots in.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Date defends it nicely.
Mamoru Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.
Leonard has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Date tries to avoid it but Leonard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Date to the ground. Date escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Date tries to avoid it but Leonard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Date to the ground. Date escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonard, pushing him back against the cage.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leonard is looking for a takedown.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Leonard's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date lands an uppercut.
Leonard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Date after a bit of a struggle.
Date pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Date.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Leonard wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a right hand.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Date prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Leonard looks winded!
Leonard tries for a takedown but Date manages to get underhooks.
Date prevents a takedown attempt there.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Date.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Date pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Leonard is rocked!
BOOM! Date lands a beautiful left hook that drops Leonard. Leonard tries to recover but Date is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Leonard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
PFC 4- The Source
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bianconi misses with a head kick.
Bianconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Date.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Bianconi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bianconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bianconi throws a wild hook but Date just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Bianconi gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Date raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Date moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow staying out of range there.
Romanow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Romanow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Date is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Date throws out a loose jab but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romanow misses with a hook
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanow ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Romanow misses the jab.
Date went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romanow misses with a low kick.
Romanow doesn't manage to clinch there - Date circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Romanow throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Romanow.
Romanow walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanow throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Romanow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.#T1#
Romanow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Romanow throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Romanow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanow connects with a jab.
Romanow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romanow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Romanow dodges the punch combination from Date.
Romanow defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romanow.
Romanow slips under a jab from Date.
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romanow feints a counter leg kick.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romanow counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T2#
Date throws a shot from downtown. Romanow moves away and avoids it.
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romanow misses with a wild body shot.
Romanow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romanow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date slips a jab from Romanow.
Romanow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Romanow connects with a looping right hand.
Romanow throws a hook but Date blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanow.
Romanow throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Romanow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Date looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Romanow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Date closes the distance and pushes Romanow back into the cage.
Date leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romanow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Romanow.
Date blocks an elbow strike.
Romanow blocks a body shot from Date.
Date taking a breather.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Romanow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Date digs a right hand into Romanow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanow's gas tank.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanows head.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
#T4#
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Date.
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!
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanows head.
Date lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Romanow tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanow throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
Romanow misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Romanow.
Romanow misses with a body punch.
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 Mamoru Date 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.
#R2#
Date misses with a hook.
It seemed like Romanow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date jabs at Romanow's body.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Romanow misses.
Romanow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanow keeps Date at a distance using the push kick.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Date missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date misses with a body shot.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Romanow.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Romanow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanow was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Romanow wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Romanow misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Romanow scores with a shot to the body.
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by Romanow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date is looking to counter the offense by Romanow and move into the clinch.
Nice cross by Romanow.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanow swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanow is just out of range.
Romanow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Romanow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Romanow tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Romanow.
Romanow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Date pushes Romanow up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanow lands an elbow inside.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romanow tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Romanow.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Romanow.
Date taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date cracks Romanow with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romanow throws an elbow but misses.
Romanow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanow letting Date take a breather here.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Romanow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Romanow presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romanow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romanow lands with a right to the head.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Date digs a right hand underneath Romanow's ribcage. Romanow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romanow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date letting Romanow take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanow.
Date prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Date misses with the head strike.
A short right from Romanow on the inside.
Romanow digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Romanow.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanow.
Date pushes Romanow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romanow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date tries to stall but Romanow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow prevents a body shot from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Romanow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Date was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Date bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanow's head backwards.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanow.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanow.
Date misses with a hook
and Romanow counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanow tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Romanow throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Date does no damage.
Romanow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Date looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Date misses.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Romanow slips the punch.
Date takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
Romanow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Romanow's belly button to the back.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Date looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanow blocks a jab.
Date lunges at Romanow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romanow's hand. #T2#
Romanow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanow blocks a jab.
Romanow misses with a wild body shot.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Date swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romanow slips under a jab.
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date misses the jab.
Romanow misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Romanow cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Romanow's shoulder, as Romanow tries to avoid the shot.
Romanow lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanow misses with a looping left.
Romanow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Date.
Romanow misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Romanow looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Romanow counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Romanow scores with a jab to the body.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanow.
Romanow misses with an uppercut.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romanow tests Date's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romanow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Romanow misses its intended target.
Date's corner calls for a 1-2. Date obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Date.
Romanow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Date looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
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!
Romanow throws a poor cross that misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date misses with a hook. Romanow ducked under it nicely.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date misses with an uppercut
enabling Romanow to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romanow misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date avoids the body shot from Romanow.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romanow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanow with a hook.
Romanow is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
No joy there for Date, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Romanow.
I think Romanow 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lars Romanow!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Romanow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a nice looking combination but Date bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James with a poor takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a double jab.
Date tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Date gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Date pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from James.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Date is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Date sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.#T2#
Date ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date slips a straight right by James.
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!
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Date moves into the clinch.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James can't get the takedown.
Date is working James over against the cage.
James is breathing heavily.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
James looking for a takedown. #T3#
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Date counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Date.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date lands a right hand.
James has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with some punches.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
Date prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. James seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Date can turn it around.
Date lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
James is rocked!
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Date prevents it.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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#
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Joey James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Date moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Date displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocking some punches.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #T1#
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James can't break the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Date managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamoru Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Date to keep the fight standing.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Date working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Date pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Date avoiding damage.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
James takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
James takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands a body punch.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Date pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Date lands a body shot. #T4#
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and rocks James with a big uppercut! James tries to clinch up but Date pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples James to the mat! James covers up and Date unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 86 - Dog vs Romanow
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Date throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Date eats them both and turns towards Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date misses the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
Date lunges at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Date pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working Date over against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can turn it around.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop being controlled against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage. #T2#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working Date over against the cage.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date blocking some punches.
#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is leaning against Date and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Date's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Date gets through Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date taking a breather.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A short left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Date blocks a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date tries to work over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date'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#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice cross.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to land a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop obviously looking to wear him down.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date misses with a straight right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Date throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeps the fight on the outside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Date walks into a stiff left hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date defending well as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop loads up on a big left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Date checks a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
Date on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop there.
Date throws a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works Date's body with a nice hook.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Date misses with a left hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Date's front leg with a kick but Date checks it.
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range as Date strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Date.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 big left from Date misses. #T4#
Date moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date missing with a left hand there. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop! But no joy.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date looks to throw the jab but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a jab and a cross from Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop in his tracks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a chopping leg kick but Date manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks away and moves out of range.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away from the strike by Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a leg kick but Date moves out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop only half commits.
Date misses with a looping left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice uppercut.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date scores with a nice right hand.
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a combination
#CL#
and Date moves into the clinch.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. #T1#
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
A hook to the body from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage.
Date stalling in the clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop improves position.
Date taking a breather.
Date tries to work over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a light punch inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date has Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushed against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls his hands.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Date tries to throw a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a body shot from Date.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a body shot from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
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Event:
Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Date is leaning against Rram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Date has knocked Rram down with a huge combo! Date steps away and waves a wobbly Rram back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Rram ducks into an uppercut from Date and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 79 - Rram vs Bop Bop
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Date takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
A big left from Romanow misses.
Romanow wants to clinch.
Romanow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Date checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Romanow misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRomanow.
Romanow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romanow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date misses with an uppercut.
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!
Romanow throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Date throws a series of punches but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow feints and then cracks Date's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Date down.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date walks into a left hand.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Date drives through and clinches with Romanow against the cage.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date pushes Romanow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romanow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanow.
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romanow throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romanow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Romanow lands a body punch.
Date slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Romanow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date lands a right hand.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanow prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanow.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Romanow lands an elbow inside that Date shrugs off.
Date gets through Romanow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Romanow.
Date lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Romanow cracks Date with a nice body shot.#T3#
Romanow tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Romanow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romanow can turn it around.
Romanow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romanow digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanow.
Date lands an uppercut.
Romanow is stalling here.
Romanow lands a nice elbow.
Date misses with some punches.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanow.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Romanow misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romanow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Date's brow.
Romanow misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Romanow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Date lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land. #BC2#
Romanow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romanow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romanow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Romanow.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Romanow throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Date misses.
Romanow tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Romanow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Romanow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Date has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romanow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Romanow.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date misses with a hook.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Romanow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Romanow misses with a hook.
Romanow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romanow cracks Date with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romanow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Romanow throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Romanow throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Romanow is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Romanow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romanow scores with a body shot.
Romanow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot lands for Romanow.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Romanow lands an overhand right.
A big right from Date misses.
Romanow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romanow scores with a hook.
Date throws a hook to the side of Romanow's head but Romanow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date misses with a hook. Romanow ducked under it nicely.
Date throws a series of punches but Romanow moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
#T2#
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow connects with a nice looking jab.
Romanow motions for Date to come forward. Romanow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow wants to clinch.
Date checks a low kick from Romanow.
Date misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Romanow.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
Date throws an off balance right hand
letting Romanow counter with a right hand.
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanow slips a straight right by Date.
A big left from Date misses.
Romanow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romanow throws a chopping leg kick but Date manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Romanow walks into a straight right hand from Date.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date connects with the punch.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romanow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romanows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanow tries to bum rush Date with a series of wild strikes but Date uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanow avoids the body shot from Date.
Romanow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanow slips a jab from Date.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Romanow lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romanow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romanow slips under a jab.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Date lands a nice hook to Romanow's body. Romanow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romanow loads up on a big right hand but Date slips the punch.
Romanow blocks a jab.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanow was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Romanow defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Romanow jabs at Date's body.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanow manages to avoid it.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Date misses with a left hand
and Romanow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanow is just out of range.
Romanow cracks Date with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Romanow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Romanow keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Romanow counters with a low kick, right behind Date 's knee.
Romanow scores with a hook.
Romanow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Date misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Romanow moves into the clinch.
Date prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Romanow stalling against the cage.
Romanow lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Date leaning his opponent against the cage.
Date taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Romanow misses with a punch to the body.
Date manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Romanow is working Date over against the cage.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanow's elbow.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romanow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Date's defenses.
Date presses Romanow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romanow lands an elbow inside.
Date looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.#T2#
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Romanow.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanow's elbow.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Romanow.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Romanow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romanow misses with a left hand
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Date.
Date seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Date is out of range and Romanow settles back down.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Date.#T3#
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romanow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Date works the jab nicely.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Romanow lands with a right hand.
Date slips a jab from Romanow.#T4#
Romanow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Romanow finds it's way through Date's defenses.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanow was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Romanow clobbers Date with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Date throws a series of punches but Romanow avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Date misses.
Romanow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Date misses.
Romanow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
Romanow looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Romanow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Romanow really dominated that round.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Romanow misses with an uppercut.
Romanow throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Date dips to his left and cracks Romanow with an uppercut!
Romanow misses with a hook.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date lands a body shot.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Romanow manages to avoid it.
Date looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Romanow.
Romanow throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Date swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date throws a hook but Romanow avoids it easily.#T1#
Date misses with an uppercut.
Romanow lands with a hook. Date tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Date takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romanow moves out of range of the strikes.
Romanow throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanow lands a jab to the nose.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romanow tries to clinch but Date is having none of it.
As Romanow tries to get set, Date tries to push him back and clinch up but Romanow manages to avoid the attempt.
Date checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Romanow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Romanow moves out of range as Date strikes.
Romanow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanow blocks a jab.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date punishes Romanow's body with a nice straight punch.
Date takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romanow misses with a left hand
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Date missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanow misses with a straight left. #T3#
Date slips a jab from Romanow.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Romanow ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow misses with a hook
and Date counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Date throws a hook but Romanow blocks it.
Date missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Date takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romanow lunges at Date with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Date's hand.
Romanow catches Date with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head. #T4#
Date staying out of range there.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Romanow lands a jab to the head.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Romanow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Romanow moves away and avoids it.
Romanow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanow closes the distance but Date moves to the side
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Romanow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date drops his hands momentarily and Romanow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date throws the left hand but Romanow avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Date throws a hook to the side of Romanow's head but Romanow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Date checks a leg kick nicely.
Romanow connects with a nice looking jab.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanow.
Nice straight punches there by Romanow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanow.
Date cracks Romanow with a good jab.
Romanow connects with a looping right hand.
Romanow slips under a jab from Date.
It seemed like Romanow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date walks into a left hand.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanow scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Romanow's shoulder, as Romanow tries to avoid the shot.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Romanow throws out a powerful jab.
Date gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romanow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romanow throws a low kick, looking for Date's leg but Date calmly moves out of range.
Date slips a straight right by Romanow.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romanow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Romanow ducks down to avoid it.
Romanow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
Romanow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romanow throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanow.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanow, as that shot connected.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romanow.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romanow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romanow throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Romanow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romanow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romanow throws a body kick that misses.
Date throws out a loose jab but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Romanow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks.
Date gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romanow throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romanow misses with a wild combination.
Lars Romanow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Date avoids the body shot from Romanow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Date.
Date misses with a looping right.
Date looks to throw the jab but Romanow is out of range.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Date throws a body punch but Romanow moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Romanow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Romanow moves away and avoids it.
Romanow misses with a head kick.
Date misses with a double jab.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Romanow's shoulder, as Romanow tries to avoid the shot.
Date misses with a right hand
and Romanow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Romanow lands a really nice looking cross but Date seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanow, as that shot connected.
Romanow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romanow throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
Romanow throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Romanow misses the shot to the body.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
Crunch! Romanow slams his shin into Date's torso.
Romanow darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Date lands a left and a right that send Romanow crashing to the mat, dazed. Date thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Romanow is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Romanow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romanow 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 Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Romanow!
Lars Romanow is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Lars Romanow 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:
Pulse 75 - Date vs Bop-Bop
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Date is out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop settles back down.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks away and moves out of range.
Date looks to land a left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range nicely.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a stiff right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scrambles back to his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just misses with a punch to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings widly with a right hand
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Date throws a jab when Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Date lands with a nice body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Date.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head back.
Nice defenses there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to avoid it.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Date.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Date tries to clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Date. That did some damage!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date slips a straight right by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Date slips a jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop staying out of range there.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T3#
Date throws a series of punches but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one to the chin there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick as Date jumps back.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an overhand right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
Date drops his hands momentarily and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works over Date's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop motions for Date to come forward. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Date's calf.
Date misses with a wild combination.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swinging wildly here.
Date scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with the punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a jab from Date.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Date.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date misses the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Date scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the side of the head.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Date has time to react.
Date missing with a left hand there. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date misses with a looping right.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with an overhand left.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
Date throws a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date slips a straight right by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Date checks a low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date digs a good hook to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabs Date to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Date lands with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy uppercut
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Date scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date misses with a straight right. #T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the body
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date throws a series of strikes that have Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backpedaling.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Date misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to counter with a crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date looks to throw the jab but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Date on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Date misses with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducked under it nicely.
Date checks a leg kick.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Date counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick that misses.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Date checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints and then cracks Date's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Date down.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Date scores with a jab. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.#ROC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is rocked!
Date cracks a nice hook into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to have recovered his senses.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a straight right by Date.
Date looks to land a right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range.
Date showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
#T2#
Date blocks a leg kick.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop circles away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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!#CL#
Date clinches up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Come on Date - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Still in the clinch, Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop prevents a body shot from Date.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop or not.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Date has time to react.
The fighters circling - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date throws a hook to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Date cracks a nice hook into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Date doesn't seem bothered though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with an inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks into a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a jab.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date looks to land a left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a low kick but Date avoids it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Date throws a series of punches but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids them all with ease.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date tries to clinch there but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop circles away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Date ducks under a wild hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Jab, jab by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a wild body shot.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Date throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Date throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop staying out of range there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop drops his hands momentarily and Date takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks into a left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips a straight right by Date.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date looks to land a left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks the inside of Date's front leg.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date misses with a straight right.
Date misses with an uppercut. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop saw that one coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Date loads up on a big right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips the punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
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!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Some bone on bone action there as Date checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a single shot there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Date misses with a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Date misses with an uppercut. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop saw that one coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Date lands with a cross.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Date misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date checks a low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date lands a lovely overhand right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a leg kick but Date saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target. #T1#
Date takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with an inside leg kick.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date blocks a head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Date misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Date with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date defending well as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop loads up on a big left hand.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Date.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Date.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Date tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, as that shot connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight right.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date slips under a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away and avoids it.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Date walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Rram blocks a jab.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Date looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Date cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Date throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Date swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Date looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram slips under a jab.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and Rram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date blocks a jab.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Rram.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD2#
Date drops Rram with a beautiful combination! Rram stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Date is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rram is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Date lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rram. Rram tries to recover but Date is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rram lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Abbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Date lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abbot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Date is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abbot.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbot is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Date walks into a straight right hand from Abbot.
Abbot has his takedown stuffed
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Abbot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws an off balance right hand
letting Abbot counter with a right hand.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Abbot slips the punch.
Date with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Nice cross by Date.
Abbot slips a jab from Date.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Date has managed to clinch.
Abbot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Stalling in the clinch from Abbot.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Date managing to block the knees to the body from Abbot.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Date is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abbot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
Abbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head. #T2#
Abbot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abbot lands with a right to the head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Abbot.
Date gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbot missing with knees to the body.
Abbot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Abbot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot landing knees to the body.
Abbot blocking some punches.
Date managing to block the knees to the body from Abbot.
Abbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Date is keeping busy.
Abbot looking to slow down the pace here.
Date on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date blocking some punches.
Abbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbot pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abbot is pushing Date up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abbot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocking some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date avoiding damage as Abbot throws knees to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date letting Abbot take a breather here.
Date avoiding damage as Abbot throws knees to the body.
Date misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
A short right from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws the left hand but Abbot avoids the punch easily.
Frank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abbot finds it's way round the side to connect with Date's head.
Date throws a hook to the side of Abbot's head but Abbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date throws a hook but Abbot blocks it.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Abbot ducks down to avoid it.
Date on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Date is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abbot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Date.
A cross from Abbot lands.
Date tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abbot shoots in and gets a takedown into Date's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Date looking to sit in guard and control but Abbot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Abbot looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbot throwing strikes but missing.
Abbot slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Abbot is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Abbot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Date is just riding it out for now. Abbot eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abbot is keen to just control but Date is a slippery customer.
Abbot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abbot throwing shots but Date is blocking nicely.
Abbot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Date's head. #T3#
Abbot is controlling the pace.
Abbot is looking to stall here but Date recovers full guard. #SU2#
Abbot gets to his feet - Date follows without any prompting.
Abbot throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date misses with a looping right.#T4#
Date swings for the body but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Abbot gets a takedown into half guard.
Abbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Date keeps working.
Abbot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Abbot looking to control but Date is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbot throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abbot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Date misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abbot! But no joy.
Abbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abbot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abbot.
Abbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbot.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbot.
Jab by Date.
A nice combination there by Abbot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date tries to clinch up but Abbot circles away and keeps his distance.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Date tries to move into range but Abbot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Abbot scores with a takedown into Date's guard.
Frank Abbot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbot wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving. #T1##SU2#
Abbot stands up and waves to Date to follow him.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abbot misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Date counters by moving into the clinch.
Date is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Date blocks an elbow strike from Abbot.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date digs a right hand underneath Abbot's ribcage. Abbot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbot blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbot pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Abbot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Date is defending well for now.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Abbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abbot blocking some punches.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot lands a left hand.
Abbot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Date is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abbot lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbot tries to land knees in the clinch but Date avoids the damage to the body.
Abbot blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Abbot.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbot controls his hands.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot missing with knees to the body.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
A short left from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot 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 Mamoru Date.
I think Date 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Womack Iii slips under a jab from Date.
A nice side step and Womack Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Womack Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Womack Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Womack Iii! But no joy.
Womack Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Date tries to counter by clinching up but Womack Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
Date looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date takes a swing at Womack Iii's ribcage but misses.
Womack Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Date checks the leg kick nicely there.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Womack Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Womack Iii moves away.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Womack Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womack Iii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Womack Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Womack Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Date lands a body punch.
Date blocks a body shot from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date working aggressively here.
Womack Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date is struggling to control the position.
Womack Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Womack Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack Iii trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Womack Iii into the cage.
Womack Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womack Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Womack Iii presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Womack Iii tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date prevents a body shot from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womack Iii is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Womack Iii has his back to the cage.
Womack Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Date.
Date tries a body shot but Womack Iii blocks it.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womack Iii backwards.
Womack Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with some punches.
Womack Iii lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Womack Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Date.
A short uppercut from Date.
Womack Iii digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Womack Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date blocking some punches.
Womack Iii misses with a body punch.
Date prevents a body shot from Womack Iii.
Date's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Womack Iii blocks an uppercut.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Womack Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack Iii pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Womack Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date slows down the pace here.
Womack Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Womack Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack Iii blocking some punches.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date throws the left hand but Womack Iii avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Womack Iii in his tracks.
Womack Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
Womack Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Womack Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Womack Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Womack Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Womack Iii throws a hook but Date blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womack Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Womack Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Date misses the shot to the body.
Womack Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Womack Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Womack Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Date moves away from the strike by Womack Iii.
Womack Iii swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womack Iii misses the shot to the body.
Date wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Womack Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Womack Iii misses the shot to the body.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Date misses with a hook
and Womack Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Womack Iii lands a head kick. Date smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Date tries to clinch but Womack Iii moves out of range. #T2#
Womack Iii throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Womack Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Womack Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Womack Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womack Iii.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date is looking to clinch.
Date throws a sloppy body shot
and Womack Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Date.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses with a straight left.
Womack Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Date with a body shot.
Crunch! Womack Iii slams his shin into Date's torso.
Date misses with a hook. Womack Iii ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Womack Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Womack Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date dodges the punch combination from Womack Iii.
Date misses with a double jab.
Womack Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Date with a body shot.
Womack Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Date checks a leg kick.#CL#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Womack Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Date misses with some punches.
Womack Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack Iii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Womack Iii.#T4#
Womack Iii digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Womack Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Womack Iii backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Womack Iii - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Womack Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
The referee is keeping an eye on Date - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack Iii works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Womack Iii's head.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii blocks a body shot from Date.
Womack Iii tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Womack Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Womack Iii works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Womack Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Womack Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Womack Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Womack Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Womack Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Date blocking some punches.
Womack Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack Iii working aggressively here.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack Iii.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Womack Iii is keeping busy.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womack Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack Iii lands an elbow inside.
Date prevents a body shot from Womack Iii.
Date misses with the head strike.
Womack Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Ken Womack Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date working aggressively here.
Womack Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Womack Iii.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Womack Iii.
Womack Iii lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Womack Iii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Womack Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dates head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Womack Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack Iii.
Womack Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Womack Iii tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
#T3#
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Womack Iii tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Womack Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Womack Iii misses with a body punch.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Womack Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Womack Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Womack Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Womack Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Womack Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Womack Iii throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Womack Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Date 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Pulse 58 - Aldo vs Mostert
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Date pushes Romanow up against the cage in a clinch.
Date is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romanow is keeping busy.
Date takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mamoru Date has been cut.
Romanow stalling in the clinch.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
Romanow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romanow.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
A short left from Date.
I was talking to Date's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romanow backwards.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanow can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romanow.
Romanow struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Romanow.
#T1#
Date misses with a body punch.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Romanow tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanow lands a body punch.
Date is leaning against Romanow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow taking a breather.
Romanow tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Romanow back against the cage.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romanow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Romanow controls the action.
Romanow tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Date blocks an elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romanow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Date's brow.
Good body shot from Romanow.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date stalls.
Romanow is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanow or not.
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Romanow misses with a body punch.
Romanow lands an elbow just above Date 's eye.
Romanow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Date blocks an elbow strike.
Date gets through Romanow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
A bit of stalling here from Date.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Romanow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Romanow connects with the punch.#CL2#
Romanow clinches up with Date and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romanow lands a nice uppercut.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanow blocking some punches.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanows head.
Romanow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date looking to slow down the pace here.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Date misses with some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romanow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Date's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romanow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Date misses with a looping right.#CL#
Date gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romanow.
Romanow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romanow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romanow.
Date avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
Date leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanow is looking to control Date's arms but Date gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romanow has his back to the cage.
Romanow blocking some punches.
Romanow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Date.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Romanow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Romanow.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanow controls his hands.
Romanow misses with an elbow over the top.
Romanow tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Romanow.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanow.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Romanow.
Romanow misses with an elbow strike.
Romanow has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
#T2#
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanow.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanow lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romanow throws an elbow but misses.
Romanow throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Date scores with a shoulder strike.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Romanow lands an uppercut.
Romanow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date working aggressively here.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Romanow wants to break free but Date has control.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanow backwards.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands a body shot.
A short left from Romanow.
Date working aggressively here.
Date pushes Romanow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Date misses with some punches.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Date.
Romanow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Romanow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Date.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanow misses with an elbow strike.
Romanow scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow misses with an elbow strike.
Date prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Date avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanow tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Romanow back against the cage.
A short right from Romanow on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romanow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Date's brow.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Date'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romanow manages to circle out of the way.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Romanow in a clinch.
Romanow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanow's elbow.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Romanow's head.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Date - that landed with a thud.
Romanow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Romanow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Romanow.
Romanow leaning against his opponent.
Romanow trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romanow into the cage.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow misses with a punch to the body.
Date is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanow.
Date tries to stall but Romanow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Date tries a body shot but Romanow blocks it.
Date blocking some punches.
Romanow misses with an elbow over the top.
Lars Romanow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Date prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Romanow's head.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date avoids the elbow strike from Romanow, against the cage.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Romanow lands an elbow that stopped Date in his tracks for a moment.
Romanow looking to slow down the pace here.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanow backwards.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands with a left 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!
Date lands with a right to the head.
Romanow can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Romanow as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Date misses with the head strike.
Romanow misses with an elbow strike.
Romanow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanow is trying to maintain a safe position but Date gets an underhook and turns Romanow into the cage.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romanow can do to turn this around?
Date misses with the head strike.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romanow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romanow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romanow misses with a body punch.
Romanow can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Romanow.
#T4#
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Romanow.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow wants to break free but Date has control.
Romanow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanow can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Romanow working aggressively here.
Romanow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romanow takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Date, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 54: Yuesheng/Dassler III
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Date tries to clinch up but Westjoin circles away and keeps his distance.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Westjoin there.
Westjoin takes one to the chin there.
Westjoin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date wants to clinch up but Westjoin keeps it at a distance.
Westjoin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from Westjoin.
Westjoin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date tries to clinch but Westjoin is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westjoin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Date clinches up with Westjoin and pushes him back against the cage.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Oregano Westjoin has been cut.#T1#
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards.
Westjoin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it.
Westjoin prevents a body shot from Date.
Westjoin working Date over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Westjoin.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westjoin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Westjoin lands an uppercut.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Westjoin controls his hands.
Westjoin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Westjoin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westjoin cracks Date with an open hand slap.#CL#
Date moves into range and clinches up with Westjoin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Westjoin to work.
#T2#
Westjoin lands a right hand.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Westjoin up against the cage.
Westjoin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
A body shot lands from Westjoin.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westjoin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Westjoin misses with some punches.
Westjoin gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Date.
Westjoin throws a head punch that misses.
Date is pushing Westjoin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Westjoin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Westjoin manages to break the clinch.
Westjoin looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Westjoin lands a two punch combo.
Westjoin moves out of range as Date strikes.
The fighters circling - Westjoin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westjoin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a straight right hand.
Date misses with a body shot
and Westjoin counters with a stiff right hand. #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!
Date is looking to clinch. #CL#
Date gets a clinch.
A short left from Date.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Westjoin.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Westjoin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westjoin misses with a punch to the body.
Date prevents a body shot from Westjoin.
Westjoin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Date working aggressively here.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Westjoin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oregano Westjoin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oregano Westjoin'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#
Date looks to throw the jab but Westjoin is out of range. #CL#
Date rushes Westjoin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westjoin takes a shot to the head.
Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date slows down the pace here.
Westjoin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Westjoin gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Date blocks a body shot from Westjoin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Westjoin lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards. #T1#
Date tries to work over Westjoin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries to work over Westjoin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westjoin prevents a body shot from Date.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westjoin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westjoin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Westjoin.
Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin crunches a lovely knee into Date's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Westjoin.
Westjoin misses with some punches.
Westjoin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westjoin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Westjoin scores with a shot to the side of Date's 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!
Westjoin blocks a body shot from Date.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Westjoin controls the action.
#T2#
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Westjoin lands a body shot.
Westjoin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westjoin works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westjoin misses with a body punch.
Westjoin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Westjoin.
Oregano Westjoin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Westjoin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date lands an uppercut.
Westjoin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Westjoin misses with a body punch.
Westjoin lands a nice shot to the body.
Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards. #T3#
Date prevents a body shot from Westjoin.
Westjoin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westjoin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westjoin trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Westjoin into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Westjoin controls his hands.
Westjoin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Westjoin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Westjoin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Westjoin crunches a lovely knee into Date's ribcage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Westjoin working aggressively here.
Westjoin tries to land a knee to the head but Date blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Westjoin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Westjoin misses with a knee to the head.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Date is trying to maintain a safe position but Westjoin gets an underhook and turns Date into the cage.
Westjoin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westjoin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westjoin.
Westjoin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Westjoin as the two fighters clinch.
Date lands a left hand.
Westjoin lands an uppercut.
A short right from Date.
Date controlling the action here for a moment.
Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oregano Westjoin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oregano Westjoin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Westjoin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Date throws a hook to the side of Westjoin's head but Westjoin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards.
Westjoin digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
A short left from Date.
Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date misses with a body punch.
Westjoin misses with the head strike.
Westjoin just leaning against Date, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westjoins head.
Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date misses with the head strike.
Westjoin lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Westjoin backwards. #T1#
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westjoin looking to throw knees to the head but Date is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Westjoin fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Westjoin.
Westjoin misses with the head strike.
Westjoin lands a right hand.
Date blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Westjoin is trying to stall.
Westjoin throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Westjoin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Westjoin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westjoin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westjoin controlling the action here for a moment.
Westjoin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mamoru Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Westjoin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westjoin lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westjoin's elbow.
Westjoin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date is working Westjoin over against the cage.
Westjoin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Westjoin is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Westjoin wants to stall.
#T3#
Westjoin stalling in the clinch.
Westjoin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westjoin.
Westjoin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Date digs a right hand underneath Westjoin's ribcage. Westjoin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date misses with some punches.
Oregano Westjoin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Date stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Westjoin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Date avoids it.
Westjoin blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks a body shot from Westjoin.
Westjoin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Westjoin prevents a body shot from Date.
Westjoin is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Westjoin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Westjoin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westjoin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westjoin stalling in the clinch but Date improves position.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Westjoin blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westjoin 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oregano Westjoin!
Oregano Westjoin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pulse 49
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Date takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Date blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Estrada manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Estrada. That snapped Date's head back.
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Estrada lands with an overhand left.
Diego Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
Estrada is trying to break free.#BC2#
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Estrada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Date has closed the distance and engaged Estrada in a clinch.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Estrada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Date pushes Estrada up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
Date misses with some punches.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Date has Estrada pressed against the ropes, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Date won't allow it.
Date working aggressively here.
Estrada wants to break free but Date has control.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Estrada's elbow.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Estrada uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Date misses the body punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estrada manages to avoid it.
Estrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date is looking to clinch but Estrada is avoiding it.
#T2#
Estrada moves to clinch but Date breaks away
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Estrada tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Date takes the fight into the clinch.
Estrada tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the ropes.
Date has Estrada pressed against the ropes, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Estrada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estrada throws a sloppy head kick
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Date pushes Estrada up against the ropes in a clinch.
Date is pushing Estrada up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Estrada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Estrada manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Estrada.
Estrada misses with a body shot
and Date counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Estrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Estrada misses with the combination.
Estrada tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Date won't allow it.
#BC2#
Estrada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Date wants to clinch.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Estrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Estrada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Estrada lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
Estrada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Date prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
Estrada tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the ropes.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Estrada wants to break free but Date has control.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date pushes Estrada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date looking to stall.
#BC2#
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Estrada scrambles back to his feet.
Date tries to clinch up.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Date misses.
Date has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Estrada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Date avoids a punch combination nicely.
Estrada throws a low kick, looking for Date's leg but Date calmly moves out of range.
Estrada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Date moves in looking to clinch but Estrada pushes him off.
Estrada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Estrada can do to turn this around?
Estrada takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Estrada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Estrada. Those never looked like landing.
Diego Estrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Estrada moves into the clinch.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Estrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Estrada trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Estrada into the ropes.
Date is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Estrada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Estrada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Estrada's head.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Estrada's head. #BC2#
Estrada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Estrada throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Date forces Estrada back against the ropes and clinches.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Date presses Estrada against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Date keeps control of Estrada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Date has Estrada pressed against the ropes, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Date.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Estrada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Date is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Estrada.
Date misses with the head strike.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.#BC2#
Estrada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Estrada. #CL#
Date drives through and clinches with Estrada against the ropes.
#T3##BC2#
Estrada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date lands a head shot.
Estrada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
Estrada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
Estrada wants to break free but Date has control.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Estrada is trying to break free.
A short right from Date on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Good body shot from Date.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Estrada blocks a body shot from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Estrada blocks an uppercut.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Estrada tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the ropes.
Date prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
Date gets through Estrada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
Date prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
Estrada fails to pull guard.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Estrada's takedown attempt.
Date scores with a hook to the body.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Date moves into range and clinches up with Estrada.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Estrada wants to break free but Date has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date working aggressively here.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Estrada.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Estrada.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Estrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Date is controlling the position.
Estrada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Estrada wants to break free but Date has control.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Estrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Estrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the ropes.
Date has Estrada pressed against the ropes, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Estrada blocking some punches.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Estrada.
Date gets through Estrada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego Estrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Date.
Estrada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Estrada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Estrada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Estrada controlling the action here for a moment.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Estrada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Date.
Date is trying to stall.
#T3#
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Estrada.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Estrada.
Estrada tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the ropes.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Estrada's takedown attempt.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Date prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Estrada is rocked!
Date misses with the head strike.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
Estrada can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Estrada is trying to push Date away but Date has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Date lands a shot to the body.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Date has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Estrada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Estrada backwards.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Date has him pressed against the ropes.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Date, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 45
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Date 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.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Date shakes him off and moves away.
Parker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Date has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker tries to circle away but Date has him pinned against the ropes.
Date slowing the pace effectively.
Date is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker jumps guard but Date stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date pushes Parker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands a right hand.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parker takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Parker wants to counter the offense by Date and move into the clinch position.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.#CL2#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Date lands an uppercut.
Parker trying to control the position but instead, Date has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parker into the ropes.
Date lands a left hand.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Date gets an underhook and turns Parker into the ropes.
Date lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Parker is rocked!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Date.
A short left from Date.
Date lands a left hand.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Date prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Parker with a big uppercut! Parker tries to clinch up but Date pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Parker to the mat! Parker covers up and Date unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mamoru Date!
David Parker was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a Hard fought fight between me and my opponent, I wish him the best in his future fights and i can promise my next fight will be better than this one'.
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Event:
Pulse 41
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Date jabs Midget right on the nose. Midget blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Date tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Midget ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Date lands a big right hand that sends Midget crashing to the mat! Date stays standing though and waves Midget back to his feet!#ROC#
Midget is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Date lands a big uppercut and Midget crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Midget looks OK. Date waves Midget back to his feet!
Midget is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Midget seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Midget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.
Date is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Midget prevents Date from improving his position.#SUB2#
Date is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
#SUB2#
Midget wants to work for an arm triangle but Date is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Midget prevents Date from improving his position.
Date knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Midget on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Midget in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Date tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Midget!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Midget!
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Event:
Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Skandalaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
As Date tries to get set, Skandalaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Date manages to avoid the attempt.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skandalaki counters with a left and a right that stings Date.
Date misses the jab.
Date just manages to avoid a counter high kick from Skandalaki.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
and Skandalaki counters with a left and a right that stings Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date thuds a left hand into Skandalaki's body.
Skandalaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Gianni Skandalaki has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Date throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skandalaki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Date is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Skandalaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking.
Skandalaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skandalaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date misses with a left hand
and Skandalaki counters with a nice body kick.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Skandalaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that Date 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 looping hook to the body misses from Date. Skandalaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skandalaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Skandalaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skandalaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Date avoided it.
Date throws a body punch but Skandalaki moves out of range.
Date misses with a hook
and Skandalaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date misses with a looping right.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Skandalaki slips the punch.
Skandalaki is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Date.
Skandalaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skandalaki is looking to counter punch.
Date throws a series of punches but Skandalaki moves out of range.
Date misses with a hook. Skandalaki ducked under it nicely.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skandalaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date misses with a jab to the body
and Skandalaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Date thinking. #T4#
Date throws a hook but Skandalaki blocks it.
Skandalaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skandalaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skandalaki.
Skandalaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skandalaki throws a counter high kick but Date was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Skandalaki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Date lands a right hook to the body.
Skandalaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Date.
Date misses with a straight right.
Gianni Skandalaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Date clinches.
Good body shot from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skandalaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skandalaki. #T1#
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Skandalaki.
Date pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Date pushes Skandalaki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Date takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Date is working Skandalaki over against the ropes.#T2#
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Skandalaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skandalaki.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Skandalaki controls the action.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skandalaki.
Skandalaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Date tries a body shot but Skandalaki blocks it.
Skandalaki blocks an uppercut.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date pushes Skandalaki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skandalaki backwards.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date lands a shot to the body.
Date slowing the pace effectively.
Date working aggressively here.
Date stalling the fight.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Date working aggressively here.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Skandalaki's head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date avoiding damage as Skandalaki throws knees to the body.
Skandalaki takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skandalaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skandalaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Date blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Date softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC2#
Skandalaki is rocked!#CUT2#
Gianni Skandalaki's cut is getting worse.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Skandalaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gianni Skandalaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date misses with a looping right.
And Skandalaki counters with a quick kick to the body but Date blocks it.
A big right from Date misses.
It appears Skandalaki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Date misses with a hook.
Skandalaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date throws the left hand but Skandalaki avoids the punch easily.
Skandalaki walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Skandalaki.
It looked like Skandalaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Date misses with a body shot.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Skandalaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Skandalaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on Skandalaki's shoulder, as Skandalaki tries to avoid the shot.
Date misses with a looping right.
Date misses with a hook. Skandalaki ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Skandalaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Skandalaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Date throws a hook to the side of Skandalaki's head but Skandalaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skandalaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Date misses with a hook
and Skandalaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Date throws out a loose jab but Skandalaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skandalaki tries to counter by clinching up but Date breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Date misses.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skandalaki counters with a two punch combo.
Date misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Date misses with a right hand
and Skandalaki counters with a straight right hand.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gianni Skandalaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skandalaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Date clobbers Skandalaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Date scores with a decent looking hook.
Skandalaki moves out of range of the strikes.
As Date backs away, Skandalaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skandalaki.
Date misses with an uppercut.
Skandalaki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skandalaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skandalaki scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skandalaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skandalaki scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse 33
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Date cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Date counters by clinching up.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
We've been informed that Date 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.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor has Date pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Date manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
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!
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Date fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Date steps in with a hook that catches Taylor right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Date follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taylor looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Pulse Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Turner has been cut.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner sets himself, and Date steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Date, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Date against the ropes but Date circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Date shows good takedown defense.
Date is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Date has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Date connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Turner out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Date!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Subs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Date finds it's way round the side to connect with Subs's head.
Subs tries to clinch up.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Subs's defenses.
Subs shoots in and drives through. Date sprawls well.
Subs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.#KD#
Date lands a big right hand that sends Subs crashing to the mat! Date stays standing though and waves Subs back to his feet!#ROC#
Subs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date swats away the attempt to clinch by Subs.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Date moves into range and clinches up with Subs.#T1#
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Subs or not.
Date pushes Subs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Subs is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Subs tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD#
Date drops Subs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Subs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date creates a bit of distance for himself, with Subs pressed up against the cage and cracks Subs with a massive uppercut! Subs goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Date!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Date!
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