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Event:
IHOF 9
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Diggler connects with a body shot.
Diggler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggler throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kaku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diggler pulls Kaku in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diggler looking to control but Kaku passes into half guard.
Diggler wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaku connects with a nice short shot to Diggler's temple. #SUB2#
Kaku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diggler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Diggler looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Kaku there.
Kaku prevents Diggler from improving his position.
Kaku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diggler! #T2#
Diggler is trying to escape the mount.
Diggler gets back to half guard.
Diggler manages to get to full guard.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.
Kaku is working Diggler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaku lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Kaku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggler, not yet.
Kaku trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaku throws a strike but Diggler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard.
Diggler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaku has wrist control.
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggler throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet.
Kaku punching from the bottom.
Diggler looking to pass the guard.
Kaku controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Diggler landing with the ground and pound.
Kaku trying to control the position.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaku has Diggler pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diggler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggler throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michio Kaku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Diggler has managed to clinch.
Diggler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
Diggler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaku controls his hands.
Diggler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diggler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggler gets underhooks to prevent Kaku's takedown attempt.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Diggler lands an elbow inside.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
Diggler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggler scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaku can do to turn this around?
Diggler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggler tries a body shot but Kaku blocks it.
Good body shot from Diggler.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggler.
Kaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaku is breathing heavily.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Kaku controls the action.
Kaku takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diggler can't find room to land a body shot as Kaku controls the action.
Diggler lands a body punch.
Diggler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaku prevents a body shot from Diggler.
Diggler lands a body punch.
Diggler lands a left hand.
Diggler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diggler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaku or not.
Diggler scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Diggler breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Diggler moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggler tries to throw a body punch but Kaku avoids it by throwing Diggler back against the cage. #T2#
Kaku avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Kaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diggler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaku avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Diggler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaku under the eye.
Diggler connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Diggler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diggler with a nice head shot there.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.
Diggler landing some decent shots from guard.
Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggler.
Diggler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but instead Kaku has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Kaku cracks Diggler with a solid left hand.
Diggler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaku won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Diggler is working hard here to advance position.
Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggler is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diggler looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Diggler won't allow Kaku to sweep him here.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard.
Kaku throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diggler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diggler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.
Kaku looking to control.
Diggler scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Diggler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diggler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler 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#
Diggler connects with a jab.
Kaku shoots in but Diggler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diggler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kaku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diggler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diggler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Diggler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirk Diggler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Kaku passes into half guard.
Kaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaku is nestled in close to Diggler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet.
Diggler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kaku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaku stops Diggler from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Diggler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaku's back!
Kaku tries to escape the position.
Diggler throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kaku could be in trouble here!
Diggler throwing sloppy strikes.
Diggler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kaku trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diggler throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler missing with strikes from the back.
Diggler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kaku hold on?!
Kaku trying to control the hands but Diggler won't let him.
Diggler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diggler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T3#
Kaku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diggler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaku trying to control from the bottom.
Kaku taking some punishment here, with Diggler in his half guard.
Diggler throws a strike but Kaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diggler looking to pass the guard.
Diggler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diggler defends it easily.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Diggler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaku is retaining full guard.
Kaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggler with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Diggler stands up and waves to Kaku to follow him.
Kaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
Diggler tests Kaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Diggler has Kaku up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Diggler manages to get underhooks.
Michio Kaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Diggler blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggler 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler wins by unanimous decision!
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
IHOF 7: High Treason
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Baha lands a really nice looking cross but Kaku seems unphased.
Baha scores with a jab to the body.
Kaku walks into a stiff left hand from Baha.
Kaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Kaku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.
Kaku throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Baha is retaining full guard.
Baha is looking to stand up but Kaku isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaku.
Kaku throws a strike but Baha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Baha wants to get up but he can't break Kaku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baha stopping the sweep attempt from Kaku.
Kaku trying to strike off his back.
Baha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaku on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baha sizes up Kaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baha with a nice cross.
Baha throws a jab when Kaku was well out of range.
Baha connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baha defends well and Kaku ends up having to push Baha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Badou Baha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha scores with the left hand. Kaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Kaku's head back.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baha as he avoids it easily.
Kaku dives in for a single leg takedown but Baha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badou Baha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baha circles away.
Baha digs a good hook to Kaku's body.
Baha tried to score with a low kick but Kaku checks it.#T3#
Baha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaku.
Kaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaku looks winded!
Kaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baha cracks a nice hook into Kaku's ribs.
Baha throws a sloppy head kick and Kaku moves out of range easily.
Kaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Baha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Baha! Kaku is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Badou Baha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Michio Kaku stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 4804 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Kaku (ranked 4580 p4p, 546 weight class). Kahoohalphala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Kaku has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Titus Kahoohalphala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michio Kaku!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kahoohalphala darts in and clinches Kaku up against the cage.
Kaku lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kahoohalphala (0) vs (2) Kaku
Kaku wants to control from the top but Kahoohalphala keeps moving.
Kaku preventing the sweep.
Kahoohalphala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahoohalphala is retaining full guard.
Kahoohalphala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaku trying to control but Kahoohalphala is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kahoohalphala to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kaku is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kahoohalphala pulls down on the head and he's put Kaku to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Titus Kahoohalphala!
A relieved looking Titus Kahoohalphala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Michio Kaku stepped up to the mic, saying '...'. |
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Event:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gorbachenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Michio Kaku has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaku or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorbachenko, which made it look bad.
Gorbachenko tries to counter with a clinch but Kaku shakes him off and moves away.
Kaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gorbachenko avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Gorbachenko does no damage.
Gorbachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gorbachenko Throws a clean left jab. Gorbachenko Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kaku's chin! Kaku crumbles to the ground and Gorbachenko follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gorbachenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anatoly Gorbachenko!
Anatoly Gorbachenko 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.
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kaku cracks Diggler with a big right hand but Diggler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaku scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Kaku has hold of Diggler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diggler seems comfortable defending it but Kaku has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diggler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diggler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaku couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michio Kaku!
A relieved looking Michio Kaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pauwels feints a jab promting Kaku to slip. Pauwels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pauwels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaku darts in trying to clinch
and Pauwels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pauwels lunges at Kaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaku's hand.
A slow jab from Pauwels misses its intended target.
Kaku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kaku ducks right into an uppercut from Pauwels .
Pauwels lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauwels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauwels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander Pauwels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pauwels moves in close and cracks Kaku with a massive right hand! Kaku, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Pauwels !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaku's head.#CL2#
Kaku forces Mac back against the cage and clinches.
Mac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaku is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaku looking to stall.
Mac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Kaku looks winded!
Mac scores with a shoulder strike.
Mac gets through Kaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Mac.
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 left hand lands to the body for Mac.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Mac lands with a right to the head.
Mac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaku or not.
Mac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mac. #T1#
Mac lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Mac.
Mac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaku tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.
Mac scores with a hook to the body.
Mac lands a right hand.
Mac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Big Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Mac scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaku can turn it around.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Kaku is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mac lands a nice uppercut.
Kaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac finish him?
Mac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac lands with a left to the head.
Mac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaku.
A shot in the inside from Mac.
Mac lands a left hand.
#T2#
Kaku is looking for a takedown.
Kaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac cracks Kaku with a nice body shot.
Mac pushes Kaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mac.
Mac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaku is trying to drag Mac to the mat but Mac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac digs a right hand into Kaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaku's gas tank.
A short right from Mac.
Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kakus head.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Mac scores with a shot to the side of Kaku's head.
Mac gets through Kaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac dips a shoulder and cracks Kaku with a mighty uppercut! Kaku falls back against the cage and Mac unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kaku is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mac screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac!
Big Mac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Pellervoinen - just one landing.
Pellervoinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pellervoinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sampsa Pellervoinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Some wild striking there from Kaku.
Pellervoinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellervoinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pellervoinen digs a good body shot into Kaku's ribs.
Kaku darts in looking for a takedown but Pellervoinen gets double underhooks and turns Kaku into the cage.
Nice shot by Pellervoinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellervoinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##KD#
Pellervoinen cracks Kaku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pellervoinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaku to stand back up!
Sampsa Pellervoinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaku gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pellervoinen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Pellervoinen!
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
Gladiators 51 Silva v Perry 2
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Kaku moves away and avoids it.
Kaku throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Skywalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Kaku shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kaku clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skywalker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaku tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Kaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker punishes Kaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Kaku moves out of range.
Kaku has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skywalker.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body. #T2##CL#
Kaku clinches.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaku tries to land knees in the clinch but Skywalker avoids the damage to the body.
Skywalker has Kaku pushed against the cage.
Kaku trying to stall but Skywalker improves his position.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaku.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Skywalker manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Kaku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skywalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skywalker to keep the fight standing.
Kaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skywalker is defending well.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaku wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
Skywalker tries to work over Kaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker is working Kaku over against the cage.
Kaku trying to control the position but instead, Skywalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaku into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skywalker.
Kaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Skywalker gets an underhook and turns Kaku into the cage.
Skywalker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skywalker can turn it around.
Kaku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skywalker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker pushes Kaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skywalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kaku throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Kaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaku looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Kaku ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaku moves away.
Kaku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kaku fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaku avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Kaku went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Kaku on that attempt.
Kaku tries to clinch but Skywalker moves away
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skywalker lands a head shot.
Skywalker stuns Kaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Kaku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Kaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skywalker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Skywalker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaku 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaku lands a few punches from side control.
Kaku landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Kaku has hold of Skywalker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skywalker seems comfortable defending it but Kaku has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skywalker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skywalker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaku couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 45 Strauss v Kolov
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Titanic lands with a straight right. Kaku didn't see that one coming.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed
and Titanic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Titanic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Titanic.
Kaku shoots and misses
and Titanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Uppoamaton Titanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Kaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Titanic.
Kaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Titanic circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Titanic.
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!#KD#
Titanic lands a big right hand that sends Kaku crashing to the mat! Titanic stays standing though and waves Kaku back to his feet!#ROC#
Kaku is rocked!
Titanic lands a jab to Kaku's midsection.
Kaku looks winded!
Titanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Titanic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Kaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titanic scores with a jab to the body.
Titanic is looking to slow Kaku down with leg kicks.
Titanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Titanic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Titanic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaku drops his hands for a split second and Titanic immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kaku face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Titanic follows up with a right hand that knocks Kaku into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uppoamaton Titanic!
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
Gladiators 42 McCain v Grieg
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kaku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaku is trying to ground and pound but Powers uses the momentary lack of control by Kaku to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powers is just riding it out for now. Kaku eventually gives up the hold.
Kaku trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head. #T1#
Kaku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Powers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kaku there.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Powers wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kaku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Kaku.
Kaku is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Kaku stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaku lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kaku is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaku lands some shots froms side control.
Kaku moves into full mount!
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaku unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Powers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kaku celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 29 Bravo v Payne
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bennet leaves Kaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennet pinned against the cage. Bennet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Kaku's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet works over Kaku's head and body with a nice combination.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kaku tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bennet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1##TD2#
Bennet gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet trying to pass the guard but Kaku defending well.
Kaku is trying to maintain the position but Bennet is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaku missing with punches from the bottom.
Kaku is trying to control but can't.
Bennet looks to land a strike but Kaku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Kaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bennet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bennet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Michio Kaku has been cut.
Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3##TD2#
Bennet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaku wants to sweep here but Bennet controlling him for the moment.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennet content to stall in guard here.
Kaku looking to control.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaku throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Bennet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bennet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kaku reverses the position - he's now on top in Bennet's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michio Kaku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bennet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaku to the mat! Kaku manages to get full guard.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Bennet with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kaku looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily.
Kaku looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bennet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennet sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kaku is trying to control the position but Bennet postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Bennet.
Michio Kaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaku goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bennet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Bennet finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Bennet stands and steps away. Kaku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##CL2#
Bennet takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennet stalling.
Kaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bennet is defending well.
Kaku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Bennet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennet showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Bennet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bennet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaku is pressing down on Bennet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Kaku looking to control.
Bennet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kaku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bennet looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennet, not yet.
Bennet managing to control the position.
Bennet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaku won't allow Bennet to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennet keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaku trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michio Kaku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bennet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennet lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaku, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaku is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bennet off and has taken his back!#T1#
Kaku has the hooks in. Bennet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bennet controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Bennet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennet gets back to half guard.
Bennet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaku wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
Kaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennet trying to get back to full guard but Kaku takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bennet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Kaku is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bennet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bennet shrugs it off.
Kaku prevents Bennet from getting the reversal.
Kaku raining down shots from the mount!
Bennet tries to lock up and control but Kaku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennet tries to reverse the position but Kaku maintains control.
Bennet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaku trying to control but Bennet is having none of it.
Kaku is really struggling to control Bennet but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Kaku is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennet frees his head quite easily.
Bennet is in a horrible position here. Kaku smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kaku wants to control the pace but Bennet is squirming around nicely.
Bennet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#ES2#
Bennet manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennet has Kaku pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Kaku shoots in for a double leg but Bennet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kaku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennet wants to pass the guard but Kaku is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
Gladiators 23 Power v Perry
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Chipperson with a hook.
Kaku misses with a takedown attempt - Chipperson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chipperson.
Kaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chipperson lands with a hook. Kaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chipperson counters with a straight right hand.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Chipperson counters with a crisp one two that drops Kaku! Chipperson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kaku to his feet! Kaku is in big trouble!
Lyle Chipperson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.#T1#
Chipperson cracks a nice hook into Kaku's ribs.
Chipperson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Chipperson sends Kaku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chipperson is motioning to the referee to let Kaku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kaku is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chipperson scores with a jab to the body.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chipperson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Kaku.
We've been told by Chipperson's head coaches at Schneebly's Circuit Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaku throws the left hand but Chipperson avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Chipperson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaku.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed
and Chipperson counters with a straight right hand.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chipperson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaku looks winded!#KD#
Chipperson cracks Kaku with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaku looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chipperson finish him?
Kaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Chipperson finish him?#T2#
Kaku tries to clinch up but Chipperson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaku seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Chipperson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kaku sprawling to the canvas! Kaku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chipperson finish him?!
Kaku shoots and misses
and Chipperson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chipperson counters with a huge left! Kaku is in big trouble! He's backing up but Chipperson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kaku from any more damage. A dominating finish by Chipperson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Chipperson!
Lyle Chipperson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I got a YUUUUUGE peckah! That's why I won!'.
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivy defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ivy gets the takedown into side control.
Ivy trying to control the position but Kaku is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ivy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaku, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku being controlled for a moment. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaku keeps working. #SUB2#
Ivy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivy's guard! Nice work there by Kaku!
Kaku is working Ivy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivy keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ivy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaku defends it easily.#T2#
Kaku trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Kaku has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ivy is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaku advances position into side control!
Kaku scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivy tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position. #T3#
Ivy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivy tries to roll over but Kaku keeps him under control.
Kaku is looking to take a break and control but Ivy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivy is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Ivy is looking to control Kaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivy avoid being mounted?
Ivy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaku lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivy is trying to control the position but Kaku postures up. #SUB2#
Ivy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaku is aware though and is defending well.
Kaku looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaku escapes and throws Ivy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Kaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wymond Ivy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ivy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaku!
Kaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivy is looking to take a break and control but Kaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaku prevents Ivy from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ivy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kaku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ivy but great work by Kaku.
Kaku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Kaku working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivy is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku trying to control the position but Ivy is working away.
Ivy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaku's best efforts.
Ivy trying to control but Kaku postures up.
Ivy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku.
Ivy gets back to full guard.
Kaku connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaku 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.#T2#
Kaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ivy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaku defends well.
Ivy keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ivy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivy working a defensive guard but Kaku passes into half guard.
Ivy is not content to let Kaku control the position.
Kaku is really struggling to control Ivy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ivy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaku lands a nice short elbow.
Kaku stalling away here and it's allowed Ivy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Ivy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ivy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaku trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaku is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaku advances to half guard.
Kaku is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wymond Ivy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ivy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kaku wants to reverse the position here. Ivy has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Kaku is forced to tap! Kaku looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wymond Ivy!
A victorious Wymond Ivy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 7
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaku fails with the takedown
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross lands a really nice looking cross but Kaku seems unphased.
Ross scores with a hook.#TD#
Kaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaku postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Kaku throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Kaku scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ross 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.
Kaku throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaku.
Kaku passes into half guard.
Ross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaku. #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.
Ross is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ross tries to kick Kaku off but Kaku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ross has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is controlling Kaku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Kaku.
Kaku is keen to just control but Ross is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ross holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaku is really struggling to control Ross but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ross is just riding it out for now. Kaku eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kaku seems to be looking for submissions.
Ross wants to control but Kaku is keeping busy.
#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.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Ross is having none of it.
Kaku 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.
Kaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross tries to roll over but Kaku keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ross sees it coming and defends easily.
Ross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku.
Kaku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ross can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaku looking to control but Ross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ross tries to hold on but Kaku pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku dominated that round.
That's time! Kaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaku's hands.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross scores with a jab.
Kaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaku is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross lands with a right hand.
Kaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross throws a good cross that connects.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaku walks into a straight right hand from Ross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Kaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ross cracks Kaku with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ross, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing. #T1##KD2#
Ross drops Kaku with a left and a right! Oh, Kaku is hurt - Ross dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Kaku is rocked!
Ross fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Kaku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaku sneaks back into half guard.
Kaku seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Kaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Kaku is trying to maintain the position but Ross is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaku gets full guard.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ross throws a strike but Kaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Ross is trying to stand back up but Kaku is controlling him
Kaku is keen to just control but Ross is a slippery customer.
Kaku throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ross to regain full guard. #SUB#
Kaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaku postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaku tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
#TD#
Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kaku trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position.
Kaku advances nicely into full mount.
Kaku avoids the attempt from Ross to control.#SUB#
Kaku has hold of Ross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaku lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ross working to try and regain half guard.
Kaku looking to control but Ross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Ross 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#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Kaku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaku off to one side.
Ross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross lands with a right hand.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Ross lands.
Kaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaku scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Ross - just one landing.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaku takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross scores with a jab. Kaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaku goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross lands with a straight right. Kaku didn't see that one coming.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaku eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kaku 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#
Ross leaves Kaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Ross.
Kaku gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ross gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Ross!
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down 2
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaku.
Tyson jabs Kaku right on the nose. Kaku blinks but takes it well.
Kaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Kaku avoids nicely.
Kaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kaku clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaku.#BC#
Kaku breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson stops Kaku from passing to mount. #T1#
Tyson taking a bit of punishment here - Kaku scoring with strikes.
Kaku postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Kaku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaku wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaku.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kaku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Kaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tyson!#T2#
Kaku lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaku looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaku raining down shots from the mount!
Tyson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
Kaku looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson taking shots to the head.
Kaku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tyson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Kaku's attempts to control the action.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Kaku breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaku looking to finish Tyson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tyson!
Kaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaku has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku is having none of it.
Kaku lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson tries to hold on but Kaku pushes him away.
Tyson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tyson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaku wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaku prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Kaku lands a heavy elbow.
Kaku breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kaku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Kaku's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku 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##CL#
Kaku moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kaku feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Kaku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaku is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #T1#
Tyson trying to control the position.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Kaku controlling him for the moment.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Tyson has hold of Kaku's hands but Kaku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kaku is controlling him well.
Tyson gets full guard.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Kaku controlling him for the moment.
Kaku distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Kaku wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Kaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Kaku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass.
Kaku landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Kaku drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kaku as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tyson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kaku! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Kaku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaku controlling from the top position.
Kaku passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaku throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kaku wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson trying to control but Kaku postures up.
Kaku is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson trying to control but Kaku postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaku working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson gets full guard.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Tyson is trying to keep Kaku in close.
Kaku scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyson wants to improve his position but instead Kaku has moved into half guard.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaku is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Tyson trying to hold on to Kaku's head to control him but Kaku postures up.
Kaku trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away. #SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaku works his way into side control.
Kaku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaku working the ground and pound from side control.
Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Kaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyson is not content to let Kaku control the position. #T4#
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
Kaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working. #SUB#
Kaku tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Kaku connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tyson some visible discomfort.
Tyson tries to control but Kaku manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tyson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kaku's arms.
Tyson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson postures up in Kaku's guard and throws a big left but Kaku blocks it.
Kaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Kaku has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku looking to control.
Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaku's guard.
Kaku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson.
Kaku is refusing to be controlled, as Tyson sits in half guard.
Kaku wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kaku moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson works over Kaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson trying to control but Kaku is working from the bottom.
Tyson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaku is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kaku tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kaku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku passes easily into half guard.
Tyson won't allow Kaku to pass to mount.
Michio Kaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku is keeping busy.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Kaku has control of the leg.
Tyson is not content to let Kaku control the position.#SUB#
Kaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaku.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaku trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. #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.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaku stops Tyson from standing up.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Kaku postures up.
Kaku trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kaku stands and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaku scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyson to see if he's OK.
Kaku wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaku circles away.
Kaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaku.
Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Tyson with the counter takedown but Kaku avoids it easily.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson lands a head shot.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaku's hands.
Kaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A cross from Tyson lands.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaku moves away.#TD#
Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Kaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaku cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Kaku is proving a slippery customer.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kaku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kaku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Kaku trying to control the position but Tyson is working away. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Kaku working the head with strikes.
Kaku trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kaku working away.#SUB#
Kaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyson is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Kaku's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tyson is holding Kaku down, trying to stall.
Tyson tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaku connects with a decent elbow.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku postures up.
Tyson tries to control but Kaku manages to take his back.#SUB#
Tyson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kaku.
Tyson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Tyson.
I think Tyson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michio Kaku and Karri Tonnila. Kaku comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michio Kaku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonnila is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaku's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaku (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Kaku trying to control but Tonnila postures up.
Tonnila controlling the action here.
Kaku wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku wants to improve his position but Tonnila is controlling well.
Tonnila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaku wants to control but Tonnila is keeping busy.
Kaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonnila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tonnila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Tonnila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kaku looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tonnila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonnila prevents Kaku from improving his position.
Tonnila wants to pass to mount but Kaku is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaku wants to get back to full guard.
Tonnila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tonnila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonnila has managed to get both his arms back between Kaku's legs - danger averted.
Tonnila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaku trying to control the position.
Kaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaku looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tonnila escapes and throws Kaku's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaku (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tonnila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kaku tries to buck Tonnila off but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila is staying tight to Kaku's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaku tries to bench press Tonnila off him but Tonnila keeps the position.
Kaku is letting Tonnila control him for a moment.
Tonnila tries to move to mount but Kaku blocks the move with his legs.
Kaku seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonnila dominates the positioning.
Kaku is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face as Tonnila controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is looking to regain half guard here but Tonnila keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaku being controlled for a moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tonnila.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaku wants to control but Tonnila postures up.
Tonnila controls the position.
Kaku is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaku trying his best to control but Tonnila has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaku (0) vs (7) Tonnila
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila content just to control the position here.
Kaku is looking to improve his position but Tonnila isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaku tries to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Kaku working to try and regain half guard.
Kaku wants to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Kaku is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonnila has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonnila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila fails to advance to Kaku's back.
Kaku tries to reverse the position but Tonnila maintains control.
Tonnila controlling the pace for now.
Kaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaku (2) vs (7) Tonnila
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is fighting to break Tonnila's control of his arms but Tonnila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonnila looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonnila, not yet.
Tonnila trying to control the position here.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Tonnila pulls Kaku in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku trying to control but Tonnila is working from the bottom.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tonnila is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonnila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 7 to 2.
Karri Tonnila 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mijain Lopez and Michio Kaku. Kaku has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mijain Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michio Kaku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Kaku
Kaku manages to get to full guard.
Kaku being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaku holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kaku has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaku trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Kaku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaku working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaku is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Kaku
Lopez has his hands on Kaku's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku preventing the sweep.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kaku from controlling successfully.
Kaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Kaku is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopez reverses the position - he's now on top in Kaku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (2) Kaku
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaku is keeping the position for now.
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaku has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaku keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Lopez'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.
Kaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaku controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Kaku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pushing down on Kaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Lopez trying to control the pace.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaku moves into full guard.
Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Kaku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaku is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (4) Kaku
Lopez is pulling down on Kaku's head to control his posture.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is pulling down on Kaku's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaku, at least for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaku has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez controlling the position.
Kaku looking to pass the guard.
Lopez has control of Kaku's left arm, preventing Kaku from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaku pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kaku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaku trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaku from advancing position.
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaku from advancing position.
Kaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaku is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Lopez controlling the position well.
Kaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Lopez controlling the position well.
Kaku prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Kaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaku seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaku looks winded!
Lopez keeping control of the position.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Kaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaku has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kaku gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kaku wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Michio Kaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FORTITUDE 5
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaku shoots and misses
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaku is looking to clinch.
Kaku defending well as Delacroix loads up on a big left hand.
Delacroix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delacroix throws out a counter right but Kaku avoids it with no problem.
Kaku fails with the takedown
letting Delacroix counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delacroix keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Delacroix counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix lands a jab to the head.
Delacroix lands a nice hook to Kaku's body. Kaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delacroix leaves Kaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Delacroix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##KD2#
Delacroix sends Kaku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Delacroix is motioning to the referee to let Kaku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kaku throws a head kick that misses.
Kaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delacroix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaku with a body shot.
Delacroix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD2#
Delacroix cracks Kaku with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaku looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Delacroix finish him?
#ROC2#
Kaku is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delacroix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delacroix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaku is breathing heavily.
Delacroix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Kaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaku is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Delacroix just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kaku has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Delacroix!
Martin Delacroix is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Martin Delacroix made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Michio Kaku stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaku throwing strikes from guard but Buslov blocks nicely.
Buslov 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.
Kaku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Buslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buslov wants to sweep here but Kaku controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kaku slips nicely into half guard.
Buslov is staying active underneath Kaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buslov is trying to stand back up but Kaku is controlling him
Kaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buslov keeps working.
Buslov is trying to stand back up but Kaku is controlling him
Buslov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buslov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaku wants to free his trapped foot but Buslov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Buslov is having none of it.
Kaku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buslov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Buslov is having none of it.
Buslov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaku is keen to just control but Buslov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku moves nicely into side control.
Kaku lands an elbow. #T3#
Kaku works to advance to full mount. Buslov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kaku tries to control but Buslov wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Kaku.
Kaku tries to control but Buslov wriggling away.
Kaku is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buslov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaku is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buslov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Kaku working for a guillotine from mount but Buslov is in no mood to give up.
Kaku raining down shots from the mount!
Kaku trying to control but Buslov is having none of it. #T4#
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaku controlling the pace for now.
Kaku fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buslov is squirming around, avoiding Kaku's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kaku looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buslov lands a jab.
Kaku avoids the body shot from Buslov.
As Buslov tries to get set, Kaku tries to push him back and clinch up but Buslov manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Buslov misses.
Buslov connects with a looping right hand.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Buslov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaku tries to pull guard but Buslov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaku drops back down to his feet.
Buslov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku tries to pull guard but Buslov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaku jumps guard but Buslov stands there with Kaku around his waist. Kaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaku managing to block the knees to the body from Buslov.
#T1##BC2#
Buslov breaks the clinch.
Buslov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaku backs up against the cage.
Buslov takes a swing at Kaku's ribcage but misses.
Buslov throws a nice looking combination but Kaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Kaku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buslov did well to prevent Kaku getting side control.
Kaku is trying to control. Buslov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buslov is just riding it out for now. Kaku eventually gives up the hold.
Kaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buslov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buslov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buslov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kaku trying to control from half guard but Buslov is working away.
Kaku 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaku is nestled in close to Buslov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Buslov is squirming around, avoiding Kaku's attempts to control the action.
Buslov is trying to escape the mount.
Buslov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kaku landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buslov is breathing heavily.
Kaku tries to control but Buslov wriggling away.
Buslov taking shots to the head.
Kaku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Kaku tries to control but Buslov wriggling away.
Kaku is really struggling to control Buslov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
BOOM! Kaku connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kaku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaku punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buslov is working to get back to half guard.
Kaku trying to control but Buslov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kaku shoots for a double leg takedown but Buslov sprawls well. He's pushed Kaku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buslov scores with a shot to the body.
Kaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buslov lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Kaku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buslov on his heels. He'll look to pass Buslov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Buslov keeps moving.
Buslov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaku passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buslov taking some punishment here, with Kaku in his half guard.
Buslov is not content to let Kaku control the position.
Kaku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Kaku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buslov's head.
Kaku trying to control from half guard but Buslov is working away. #SUB#
Kaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buslov sees it coming and defends easily.
Buslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buslov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buslov keeps working. #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.
Michio Kaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buslov trying to hold on to Kaku's head to control him but Kaku postures up.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Buslov is having none of it.
Buslov tries to kick Kaku off but Kaku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buslov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buslov looks to land a combination but Kaku avoids it well.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buslov sprawls well. Buslov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaku gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Buslov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kaku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Buslov is trying to stand.
Kaku trying to control from half guard but Buslov is working away.
Kaku controlling the action here.
Kaku slips a nice elbow through Buslov's hands, connecting with Buslov's forehead.#T4#
Kaku is looking to take a break and control but Buslov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaku seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buslov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buslov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Viktor Buslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michio Kaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michio Kaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaku, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Kaku!
An intense looking Michio Kaku took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Give me more victims to destroy!!!!!! Title fight!!!!!! Bringing home belts to North Korea!! North Korea full of belts as the media says!!! Thank you HGH Nutrients for helping me get ready to destroy supreme leader Kim Jong Un opponents! Join Netherlands Top Team & KT best gym in the world!'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a series of strikes that have Kaku backpedaling.
Kaku fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
Kaku swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaku off the cage and back into range.
Petersen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Kaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Petersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petersen throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Petersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Petersen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Kaku is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaku. #T1#
Kaku chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaku throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaku is in close to Petersen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaku is standing up over Petersen. Petersen looks to escape but Kaku dives into side control.
Petersen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaku working the ground and pound.
Petersen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaku.
Kaku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kaku cracks Petersen with a big elbow. #T2##SUB#
Kaku tries for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kaku with shots to the head and body - Petersen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaku landing punches.
Kaku postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Petersen looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaku raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kaku lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaku unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Petersen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kaku celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Give me more victims to destroy!!!!!! Title fight!!!!!! Bringing home belts to North Korea!! North Korea full of belts as the media says!!!'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 1
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ragnarson slips a straight right by Kaku.
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaku sprawls and moves away.
Kaku looks for the body kick but Ragnarson saw that one coming. #TD2#
Kaku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarson's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaku landing with the ground and pound.
Kaku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnarson's head.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Ragnarson keeps moving.
Kaku landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Kaku chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaku passes Ragnarson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaku loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ragnarson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kaku land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kaku stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michio Kaku!
In his post fight interview, Michio Kaku gave a big smile as he said 'Give me more victims to destroy!!!!!! Title fight!!!!!! Bringing home belts to North Korea!! North Korea full of belts as the media says!!!'.
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