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Event:
ABW 55 Athanas - Saltsage
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Sashi.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Sashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Sashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Sashi blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Sashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sashi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sashi takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sashi stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sashi has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Sashi misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Sashi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Sashi back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sashi controls the action.
Sashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Sashi.
Sashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sashi misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Sashi's ribcage. Sashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Sashi tries to tie him up. #T2#
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Sashi throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Sashi just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Sashi misses with the head strike.
Sashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Sashi fails to land.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sashi.
Sashi blocking some punches.
Sashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
A short left from Johnson. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Sashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Sashi looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Sashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sashi moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab.
Sashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Sashi strikes.
Johnson throws a body punch but Sashi moves out of range.
Sashi tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sashi.
As Sashi backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Sashi manages to avoid it all.
Sashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sashi.
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Sashi misses its intended target.
Sashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sashi circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sashi moves away #TD#
and Sashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Sashi has control of the leg.
Sashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sashi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Bob Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sashi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Sashi.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sashi stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sashi has double underhooks.
Sashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Sashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sashi misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Sashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Sashi into the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Sashi.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Sashi tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #T3#
Sashi tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Sashi controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sashi takes a shot to the head.
Sashi is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sashi has his back to the cage.
Sashi just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sashi is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sashi has his back to the cage.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Sashi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Sashi back against the cage. #T4#
Sashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Bob Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sashi can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Sashi stalls.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sashi controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Waki Sashi.
Sashi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Sashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Sashi misses.
Johnson with a jab.#ROC2#
Sashi is rocked!
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!
Sashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Sashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson rushes Sashi with punches - Sashi moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sashi goes down! Johnson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Johnson!
Bob Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 49
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanibal misses with a takedown attempt
and Sashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Sashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanibal darts in looking for a takedown but Sashi gets double underhooks and turns Hanibal into the cage.
Hanibal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sashi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Hanibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanibal avoids the body shot from Sashi.
We've been told by Hanibal's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanibal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sashi.
Sashi lands with an overhand left.
Hanibal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sashi.
Sashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanibal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sashi, which made it look bad.
Hanibal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sashi tries to avoid it but Hanibal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sashi to the ground. Sashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanibal tries to clinch up.
Sashi misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Hanibal.
Hanibal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanibal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanibal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rey Hanibal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanibal is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hanibal misses.
It seemed like Sashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Sashi misses.
Hanibal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#
Hanibal is rocked!
Hanibal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sashi moves away.
Oh Hanibal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sashi throws a right hand that Hanibal ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanibal also avoids with ease.
Sashi stuns Hanibal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanibal seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanibal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sashi leaves Hanibal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanibal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sashi scores with a counter punch that sends Hanibal to the canvas! Sashi smells blood - he's punishing Hanibal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hanibal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waki Sashi!
Waki Sashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Rey Hanibal spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm all washed up'.
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Event:
ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Matsunaga swings for the body but Sashi moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sashi is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Sashi looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Sashi's head but Sashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Sashi misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsunaga! But no joy.
Sashi cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Sashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sashi.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Sashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Sashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Sashi moved out of range nicely.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Sashi.
Sashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Sashi moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Sashi walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sashi is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sashi misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsunaga backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Sashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Sashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.#T3#
Sashi misses the jab.
Sashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Sashi.
Sashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sashi misses with a left hand
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Sashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sashi misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sashi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sashi takes one on the button.#T4#
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Sashi moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Sashi was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Sashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsunaga thinking.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga 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#
Matsunaga throws a hook but Sashi blocks it.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Sashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Sashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Sashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sashi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sashi scores with a shot to the body.
Sashi slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Sashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Sashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Sashi ducked under it nicely.
Sashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Sashi misses the target.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sashi's head.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Sashi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Matsunaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Sashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sashi is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Sashi strikes.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sashi misses with an uppercut
and Sashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sashi looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Sashi counters with a left to the body.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Sashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Sashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Sashi.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Sashi scores with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Sashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Sashi saw that one coming.
Sashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Sashi throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Sashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Sashi lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Sashi ducks down to avoid it.
Sashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Sashi moved out of range.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Sashi as he connects with a hook.
Sashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waki Sashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Sashi slips the punch.
Sashi misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Sashi throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Sashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Sashi counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Sashi moved out of range.
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Sashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Sashi defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Sashi looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well. #T1#
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sashi manages to avoid it.
Sashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Sashi throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
A shot to the liver by Sashi. Beautiful body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Sashi counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Sashi throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a jab when Sashi was well out of range.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Sashi counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Sashi ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Sashi's shoulder, as Sashi tries to avoid the shot.
Sashi misses with an uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sashi throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Sashi lands a jab to Matsunaga's midsection.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sashi.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Sashi avoids it easily.#T3#
Sashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Sashi throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Sashi.
Matsunaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Sashi avoids the punch easily.
Sashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sashi loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Sashi misses with a jab to the body
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga clobbers Sashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sashi takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
A shot to the body from Sashi misses
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sashi throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sashi throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Sashi ducks down to avoid it.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Sashi moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsunaga 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga 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:
Jutsu Tournament Round 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Boaz misses with a looping left.
Sashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Sashi misses its intended target.
Sashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz slips a jab from Sashi.
Sashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Boaz misses with a double jab
and Sashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sashi moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Sashi throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sashi throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Sashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Boaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sashi swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Boaz avoids the body shot from Sashi.
Boaz tries to land a front kick but Sashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sashi throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sashi throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sashi thuds a left hand into Boaz's body.
Boaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sashi throws out the jab. #T3#
Sashi moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
As Boaz backs off Sashi throws a huge counter combo but Boaz manages to avoid it all.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sashi throws the left hand but Boaz avoids the punch easily.
Boaz swings for the body but Sashi moves out of range.
Sashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Sashi moves away and avoids it.
Sashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Sashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Sashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sashi ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Sashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sashi is out of range and Boaz settles back down.
Waki Sashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz misses with a hook to the body
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sashi throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target. #T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sashi. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sashi.
Sashi misses with a wild body shot.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sashi.
Boaz misses with a shot to the body
and Sashi counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sashi lands with a nice body punch. #T6#
Sashi misses with a looping right.#TD#
Boaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sashi is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Sashi wants to control but Boaz postures up.
Boaz taking a breather here.
Sashi stops Boaz from passing to mount.
Sashi is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Boaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Sashi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sashi is looking to escape.
Sashi is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boaz blocks Sashi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sashi has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Boaz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sashi is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wamberto Boaz!
A relieved looking Wamberto Boaz 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:
Jutsu Tournament Rnd II
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Sashi.
Sashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sashi misses with a body shot
and Sashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Dong finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Sashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong counters with a nice body shot.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sashi misses with a jab to the body
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Sashi is rocked!
Dong lands a nice hook to Sashi's body. Sashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dong finish him?
Dong scores with a jab to the body.
Sashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sashi swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dong throws a combination that misses
letting Sashi counter with a right hand.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sashi on the side of the head.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sashi.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Dong.
Sashi throws a right hand that misses
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Sashi walks into a straight right hand from Dong.
Sashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Sashi misses with an uppercut
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sashi misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Sashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong scores with a counter punch that sends Sashi to the canvas! Dong smells blood - he's punishing Sashi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sashi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Genin Tourney Rnd 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sashi enables Soares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sashi looking to control.
Sashi is pulling down on Soares's head. It's preventing any offense from Soares, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soares wants to control from the top but Sashi keeps moving.
Sashi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Soares is posturing up here but Sashi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Soares tries to roll out but it's too tight and Soares has to tap! Slick submission there by Sashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waki Sashi!
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