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Event:
WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Fujiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Giant Grizzly!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (0) Grizzly#SUB#
Grizzly is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.
#SUB2#
Grizzly looking for subs from the bottom but Fujiwara mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fujiwara (5) vs (0) Grizzly
Grizzly wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara controlling from mount. #SUB#
Fujiwara working for a guillotine from mount but Grizzly is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujiwara fails to move to back control. #T1#
Grizzly is looking to improve his position but Fujiwara isn't that keen on the idea.
Grizzly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grizzly tries to improve his position but instead Fujiwara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fujiwara (8) vs (0) Grizzly
Grizzly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for the RNC.
Fujiwara avoiding Grizzly 's attempts to control his hands.
Fujiwara has the hooks in. Grizzly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Grizzly showing good submission defense here.
Grizzly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Fujiwara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fujiwara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Fujiwara sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Grizzly taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara 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:
WFCG 2: Babel vs Fujiwara
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Fujiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nino Babel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
#TD#
Fujiwara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (0) Babel
Fujiwara is pressing down on Babel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babel is holding on for now.
Fujiwara prevents Babel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujiwara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Babel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel is controlling Fujiwara's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Fujiwara trying to mount his opponent but Babel defends it.
Babel is controlling Fujiwara's trapped leg to prevent Fujiwara from advancing to side control.
Fujiwara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babel.
Babel controls Fujiwara momentarily but Fujiwara frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujiwara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #T3#
Babel looking to control.
Babel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujiwara tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Babel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babel holds on and takes a little breather.
Babel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fujiwara is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Babel reverses the position - he's now on top in Fujiwara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (2) Babel
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
Babel keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Fujiwara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fujiwara managing to control the position.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fujiwara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara trying to control the position here.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Fujiwara trying to control the position here.
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujiwara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fujiwara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Fujiwara is adopting a defensive guard.
Babel looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fujiwara (4) vs (2) Babel
Fujiwara trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Babel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fujiwara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Babel. Score +3 for passing guard: Fujiwara (7) vs (2) Babel
Babel is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it. #T9#
Babel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fujiwara (9) vs (2) Babel
Babel tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara can't control as he wanted to and Babel manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Fujiwara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babel regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Babel trying to control the position.
Fujiwara content to stall in guard here.
Babel is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up. #T12#
Fujiwara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Babel working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babel holds on and takes a little breather.
Fujiwara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Babel working for submissions but it's allowed Fujiwara to get to half guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Fujiwara is taking a breather. Babel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Babel is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Fujiwara sits in half guard.
Babel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fujiwara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Yoshi Fujiwara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Fujiwara tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Fujiwara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daghammar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujiwara. That did some damage!
Fujiwara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daghammar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujiwara somewhat.
Fujiwara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards Fujiwara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Fujiwara scores with a four punch combination!
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujiwara wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daghammar, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Daghammar circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar dodges the punch combination from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Fujiwara gets a clinch. #TD#
Daghammar has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daghammar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujiwara tumbling to the mat - Daghammar dives into Fujiwara's guard.
Daghammar pushing down on Fujiwara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daghammar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daghammar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SU#
Daghammar gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Fujiwara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Daghammar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Fujiwara misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiwara is defended easily by Daghammar.
Daghammar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Fujiwara looks to land a combination but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujiwara.
A punch combination from Fujiwara misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujiwara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daghammar tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Daghammar.
Fujiwara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daghammar with a body shot.
Fujiwara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daghammar in his tracks. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daghammar enables Fujiwara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daghammar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Pound Town Athletics inform me that Fujiwara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fujiwara trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Daghammar wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Daghammar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara stops Daghammar from standing up.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fujiwara won't allow Daghammar to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Daghammar keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Daghammar.
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Fujiwara scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fujiwara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujiwara.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daghammar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daghammar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujiwara throws a counter combo.
Fujiwara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daghammar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara shoots in but Daghammar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fujiwara momentarily.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!#T1#
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujiwara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daghammar cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daghammar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Daghammar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujiwara!
Fujiwara is trying to work for a sweep but Daghammar has mounted him!
BOOM! Daghammar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar wants to control the pace but Fujiwara is squirming around nicely.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Fujiwara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daghammar is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Fujiwara 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.#T3#
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving.
Fujiwara wants to control but Daghammar passes easily into half guard.
Fujiwara taking some punishment here, with Daghammar in his half guard.
Daghammar throwing shots but Fujiwara is blocking nicely.
Daghammar is thwarting Fujiwara's attempts to control the position.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara is refusing to be controlled, as Daghammar sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daghammar slows the pace down in half guard.
Fujiwara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daghammar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daghammar controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fujiwara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daghammar preventing the sweep.
Daghammar trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fujiwara darts in looking for a takedown but Daghammar gets double underhooks and turns Fujiwara into the cage.
Daghammar moves out of range as Fujiwara strikes.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar digs a right hand underneath Fujiwara's ribcage. Fujiwara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar lands a left hand.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar wants to stall.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
#T1#
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
Daghammar throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiwara on the side of the head.
Fujiwara misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Daghammar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daghammar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daghammar wants to stand and escape but instead Fujiwara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.#T2#
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara stops Daghammar from standing up.
Fujiwara throws a strike but Daghammar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.#T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara has a closed guard, preventing Daghammar from standing up.
Daghammar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.
Fujiwara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daghammar but Daghammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daghammar digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dag Daghammar thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Fujiwara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Fujiwara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mitchell was covering up waiting for the punch and Fujiwara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujiwara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell pulls Fujiwara in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara is pushing down on Mitchell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mitchell is fighting to maintain full guard but Fujiwara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mitchell trying to control but Fujiwara postures up.
#SUB2#
Fujiwara 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.
#T1#
Fujiwara tries to pass to full mount but Mitchell defends it.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Fujiwara keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fujiwara in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujiwara thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Fujiwara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Fujiwara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujiwara prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mitchell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mitchell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Mitchell.
Fujiwara tries to improve position but can't.
Mitchell throws a strike aimed at the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara avoids it well.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mitchell.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mitchell in side control, throwing shots but Fujiwara defends.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fujiwara some visible discomfort.
Fujiwara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara regains half guard.
Mitchell is trying to control. Fujiwara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fujiwara's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mitchell jabs Fujiwara right on the nose. Fujiwara blinks but takes it well.
Fujiwara misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Fujiwara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
Mitchell postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it. #T1#
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell grinds an elbow into Fujiwara's temple.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mitchell is chipping away with strikes.
Travis Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fujiwara is looking to reverse the position.
Mitchell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fujiwara some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Fujiwara tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Mitchell lands a few punches from side control.
Fujiwara is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Fujiwara is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Fujiwara dodges the ground and pound from Mitchell.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Mitchell trying to control the action but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Mitchell cracks Fujiwara with a big right hand but Fujiwara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fujiwara looks to move to half guard but instead Mitchell has passed into mount! Damn!
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount and Fujiwara is in trouble!
Fujiwara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell is stalling here but it's allowed Fujiwara to get half guard.
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Mitchell slows the pace down in half guard.
Fujiwara wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujiwara! But no joy.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujiwara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fujiwara looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujiwara misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujiwara can do to turn this around?
Fujiwara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fujiwara letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mitchell tightens his grip and picks Fujiwara up, before dumping him to the ground. Fujiwara manages to land in guard. #T1#
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mitchell won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fujiwara.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujiwara keeps working.
Fujiwara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.
Mitchell looks to land a strike but Fujiwara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is in close to Fujiwara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell throws a strike but Fujiwara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!#REVR##SUB2#
Fujiwara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mitchell escapes and throws Fujiwara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Mitchell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fujiwara's legs.
Fujiwara taking a bit of punishment here - Mitchell scoring with strikes.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Mitchell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fujiwara struggling a bit here.
Mitchell wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping him busy.
Mitchell takes a little break here. Fujiwara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
Travis Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a leg kick.
Fujiwara shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekstrovertti tries to sprawl out of it but Fujiwara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekstrovertti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Fujiwara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Fujiwara trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up. #SUB2#
Fujiwara content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ekstrovertti has locked up a guillotine! Ekstrovertti's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fujiwara is holding on here and Ekstrovertti must be using up a lot of energy. Fujiwara has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ekstrovertti gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#910 Daughtrey v Mario
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Fujiwara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujiwara misses with a double jab.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujiwara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara fails to land with a series of punches.
Fujiwara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ekstrovertti - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekstrovertti effectively controlling the action here.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body punch.
Ekstrovertti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujiwara backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujiwara.
Ekstrovertti is pushing Fujiwara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage.
Ekstrovertti receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ekstrovertti misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekstrovertti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujiwara effectively controlling the action here.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot.
Fujiwara checks a leg kick.
Fujiwara digs a good body shot into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara feints a jab promting Ekstrovertti to slip. Fujiwara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekstrovertti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fujiwara throws a right and a left that Ekstrovertti avoids nicely.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekstrovertti lands with a kick to the temple. Fujiwara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Fujiwara has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekstrovertti.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.#T3#
Fujiwara misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Fujiwara misses.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up.
Fujiwara clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekstrovertti's head backwards.
Good exchange - Ekstrovertti coming out on top.
Fujiwara feints a jab promting Ekstrovertti to slip. Fujiwara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekstrovertti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Fujiwara closes the distance and pushes Ekstrovertti back into the cage.
Ekstrovertti can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ekstrovertti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Fujiwara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara digs a good body shot into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Ekstrovertti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Ekstrovertti cracks Fujiwara with a good jab.
No joy there for Fujiwara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekstrovertti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Fujiwara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujiwara up against the cage.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fujiwara checks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Fujiwara both land. Nice combination.
Fujiwara lands a jab.
Fujiwara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekstrovertti.
Fujiwara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti tests Fujiwara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshi Fujiwara is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara moves in looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti pushes him off.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fujiwara thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up.
Ekstrovertti thumps Fujiwara with a low kick.
Fujiwara cracks Ekstrovertti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Fujiwara misses
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujiwara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
A bone on bone clash there as Fujiwara blocks the leg kick.
Ekstrovertti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujiwara shoots and misses
letting Ekstrovertti counter with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fujiwara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fujiwara misses with the combination.
Fujiwara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fujiwara.
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook.
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Fujiwara.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fujiwara with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.#T2#
Fujiwara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujiwara's sensitive parts.
Ekstrovertti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fujiwara fails to land the takedown.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fujiwara throws a combination that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with an outside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti thumps Fujiwara with a low kick.
Fujiwara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekstrovertti cracks Fujiwara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Fujiwara moves out of range easily. #T3#
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fujiwara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujiwara off the cage and back into range.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujiwara throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Ekstrovertti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Fujiwara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekstrovertti digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Fujiwara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Fujiwara misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujiwara thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
Fujiwara throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that Ekstrovertti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekstrovertti also avoids with ease.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Fujiwara rushes Ekstrovertti and presses him up against the cage.
Ekstrovertti is pushing Fujiwara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ekstrovertti is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujiwara. That did some damage!
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Fujiwara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Fujiwara has closed the distance and engaged Ekstrovertti in a clinch.
#BC#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fujiwara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ekstrovertti connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Fujiwara does no damage.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujiwara defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Ekstrovertti.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
Ekstrovertti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fujiwara with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti with a nice calf kick.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekstrovertti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fujiwara to score with a decent uppercut.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Ekstrovertti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Ekstrovertti connects with a jab.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti lands with a hook. Fujiwara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujiwara looks to clinch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a left and a right that stings Fujiwara. #TD#
Fujiwara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Ekstrovertti from improving his position.
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Ekstrovertti is in trouble now - Fujiwara has advanced to mount!
Ekstrovertti gets back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara working Ekstrovertti over with strikes.
Ekstrovertti controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara is looking to advance position but Ekstrovertti won't allow it. #SUB#
Fujiwara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujiwara is trying to control. Ekstrovertti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekstrovertti trying to hold on to Fujiwara's head to control him but Fujiwara postures up.
#SUB#
Fujiwara is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujiwara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fujiwara wants to work for an arm triangle but Ekstrovertti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ekstrovertti trying to hold on to Fujiwara's head to control him but Fujiwara postures up.
Ekstrovertti wants to improve his position but Fujiwara is controlling well.
Ekstrovertti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Ekstrovertti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Ekstrovertti!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ekstrovertti 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Fujiwara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Lawrence counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lawrence.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara working a defensive guard here.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence works over Fujiwara with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lawrence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Lawrence stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fujiwara has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lawrence manages to get his head free but now Fujiwara has transitioned to an armbar! Lawrence grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fujiwara! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
John Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'. |
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Event:
SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Fujiwara was not able to check.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fujiwara has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick.
Fujiwara misses with a combination
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Fujiwara scores with a one two! Ko Nachi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
#T2#
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Ko Nachi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujiwara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujiwara misses with a hook.
Fujiwara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujiwara throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Fujiwara rushes Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow. #T3#
Ko Nachi presses Fujiwara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fujiwara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara wants to get back to striking at distance but Ko Nachi won't allow it.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has Fujiwara pressed against the cage, preventing Fujiwara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Fujiwara blocks it.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara throws a combination that misses
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fujiwara tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by Fujiwara. #CL2#
Fujiwara rushes Ko Nachi and presses him up against the cage.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fujiwara has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara walks into a stiff left hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fujiwara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Fujiwara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ko Nachi sprawls well initially but Fujiwara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ko Nachi is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ko Nachi 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.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara postures up.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position here.
Ko Nachi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ko Nachi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Ko Nachi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujiwara misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Ko Nachi scores with a head kick.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ko Nachi as he avoids it easily.
Fujiwara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ko Nachi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Fujiwara tries to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that stops Fujiwara in his tracks momentarily.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi lands with a cross.
Ko Nachi throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Fujiwara is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi 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#
BAM! Ko Nachi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fujiwara like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trumpet as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Trumpet is keeping the position.
Trumpet trying to control the position.
Trumpet wants to sweep but no luck.
Trumpet keeping full guard, as Fujiwara tries to pass. #SUB#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Trumpet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara. #SUB#
Trumpet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trumpet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Trumpet wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T2#
Trumpet is really struggling to control Fujiwara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara is still trying to improve position.
Trumpet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujiwara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trumpet is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Trumpet from controlling successfully.
Trumpet is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Trumpet pushing down on Fujiwara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trumpet is trying to control. Fujiwara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fujiwara moves into full guard.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trumpet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fujiwara has tightened it up now! Trumpet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
PFC 203 Nao vs Singh
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Marley. Beautiful body shot.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Marley clinches up with Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujiwara is looking for a takedown.
Fujiwara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Fujiwara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley letting Fujiwara take a breather here.
Marley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Marley misses with the head strike.
Fujiwara blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Marley.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara has Marley pressed against the cage.
Marley tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Marley.
Marley lands an elbow inside that Fujiwara shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Yoshi Fujiwara has been cut.#TD#
Fujiwara successfully pulls guard.
Marley forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara wants to improve his position but Marley is controlling well.
#T2#
Fujiwara is working hard here to advance position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujiwara wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position.
Marley wants to take a breather but Fujiwara is having none of it. #T3#
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Fujiwara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marley preventing the sweep.
Marley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fujiwara is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Fujiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marley postures up.
Marley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marley scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley throws a strike but Fujiwara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Fujiwara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Fujiwara. That snapped Marley's head back.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Fujiwara takes one to the chin there.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujiwara is able to avoid easily.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Marley cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Marley slips a jab from Fujiwara.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Marley tries to clinch up but Fujiwara circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Marley.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Marley defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Fujiwara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marley did well to prevent Fujiwara getting side control.
Marley is pressing down on Fujiwara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Marley blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Fujiwara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Fujiwara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marley gets back to full guard.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fujiwara controls the pace.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Marley wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Marley is still trying to improve position.
Marley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fujiwara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fujiwara is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.
Marley taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara is keen to just control but Marley is a slippery customer.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Fujiwara wants to take a breather but Marley is having none of it.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Marley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Fujiwara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
A left lands for Marley.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buffalo Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujiwara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marley staying out of range there.
Marley tries a quick counter leg kick but Fujiwara is wise to it.
A big left from Fujiwara misses.
Jab by Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving. #T1#
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marley trying to control from half guard but Fujiwara is working away.
Marley thows a huge punch but Fujiwara dodges it nicely.
Marley wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Marley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fujiwara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fujiwara is not content to let Marley control the position.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Marley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara is pressing down on Marley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marley swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Fujiwara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marley wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Marley wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling him. #T4#
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buffalo Marley.
I think Marley 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Buffalo Marley!
Buffalo Marley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov misses with a wild combination.
Fujiwara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara scores with a jab.
Fujiwara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obuhov in his tracks.
Fujiwara looks to throw the jab but Obuhov is out of range.
Obuhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Obuhov.
Fujiwara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obuhov manages to circle out of the way.
Obuhov throws a right hand that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obuhov backwards.
Obuhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obuhov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Fujiwara avoiding damage as Obuhov throws knees to the body.
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a punch but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Obuhov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obuhov wants to break free but Fujiwara has control.
Obuhov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obuhov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujiwara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara gets underhooks to prevent Obuhov's takedown attempt.
Fujiwara misses with a punch on the inside.
Obuhov stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Obuhov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Obuhov misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fujiwara fails to land.
Obuhov crunches a lovely knee into Fujiwara's ribcage.
Obuhov is looking to control Fujiwara's arms but Fujiwara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obuhov has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Obuhov manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Fujiwara darts in and clinches Obuhov up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obuhov working hard to break the clinch.
Obuhov tries to stall but Fujiwara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fujiwara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fujiwara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fujiwara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Obuhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obuhov blocking some punches.
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Obuhov misses with the head strike.
Obuhov tries a knee to the head but Fujiwara blocks it.
#BC2#
Obuhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obuhov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obuhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obuhov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fujiwara drives through and clinches with Obuhov against the cage.
Obuhov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obuhov or not.
Fujiwara takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Yoshi Fujiwara has been cut.
Obuhov misses with a knee strike.
Obuhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fujiwara is defending well for now.
Obuhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujiwara is pressed up against the cage. Obuhov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fujiwara down to the mat. Fujiwara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Obuhov.#CL#
Fujiwara clinches with his opponent.
Obuhov lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Obuhov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fujiwara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov misses the jab.
Fujiwara tries to counter by clinching up but Obuhov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.#TD2#
Obuhov gets a double leg takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obuhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obuhov is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujiwara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Fujiwara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges. #CL#
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara tries a body shot but Obuhov blocks it.
Fujiwara cracks Obuhov with a nice body shot.
Obuhov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obuhov prevents a body shot from Fujiwara. #BC2#
Obuhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obuhov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Obuhov duly obliges.
Obuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Obuhov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obuhov cracks Fujiwara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fujiwara lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obuhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujiwara. That snapped Obuhov's head back.
#CL#
Fujiwara pushes Obuhov up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
Yoshi Fujiwara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Fujiwara on the inside.
Fujiwara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujiwara lands a hook that snaps the head of Obuhov backwards.
Obuhov stalling in the clinch but Fujiwara improves position.
Fujiwara lands a left hand.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara has a couple of punches blocked by Obuhov.
Obuhov tries a knee to the head but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obuhov as Fujiwara tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Obuhov.
Fujiwara digs a right hand underneath Obuhov's ribcage. Obuhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujiwara has Obuhov pressed against the cage.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Obuhov controls his hands.
Obuhov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Obuhov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujiwara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obuhov looking to throw knees to the head but Fujiwara is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Obuhov just leaning against Fujiwara, taking a breather. #TD2#
Obuhov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Obuhov is breathing heavily.
Obuhov with the ground and pound but Fujiwara uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fujiwara pulls Obuhov in close to prevent any damage.
Fujiwara continues to stall.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses. Fujiwara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obuhov's guard. Nice move by Fujiwara!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Obuhov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fujiwara has picked Obuhov up and slammed him! Obuhov can't keep hold of the triangle and Fujiwara manages to pass to side control!
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Obuhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obuhov is looking for a sweep.
Fujiwara is putting a hurting on Obuhov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Obuhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Obuhov looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara slips nicely into half guard.
Fujiwara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Fujiwara's cut.
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#
Obuhov misses with a wild body shot.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuhov throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Fujiwara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obuhov, pushing him back against the cage.
Fujiwara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Obuhov lands a takedown into guard.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Obuhov throwing strikes from guard but Fujiwara blocks nicely.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obuhov throws a strike but Fujiwara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fujiwara passes into side control.
Obuhov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Obuhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obuhov keeps trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Obuhov is looking to regain half guard here but Fujiwara keeps moving and retains side control.
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Obuhov trying to control but Fujiwara flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Fujiwara has the hooks in. Obuhov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Obuhov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Obuhov is really stuck here.
Obuhov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is trying to stick to Obuhov's back but Obuhov is turning into Fujiwara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fujiwara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obuhov.
Fujiwara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses. Fujiwara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obuhov's guard. Nice move by Fujiwara!#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fujiwara passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Obuhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obuhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Obuhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujiwara pulls his head out easily.
Fujiwara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujiwara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
PFC 186 Krison vs Coker
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Tama Ginty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tama Ginty 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.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tama Ginty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tama Ginty holds on and takes a little breather.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Tama Ginty keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Tama Ginty is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tama Ginty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty letting Fujiwara take a breather here.#T1##TD#
Fujiwara ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fujiwara no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Tama Ginty tries to pass.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tama Ginty controls the pace.#SU2#
Tama Ginty gets to his feet. Fujiwara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Fujiwara moved away.
Tama Ginty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Conrad Tama Ginty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fujiwara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Tama Ginty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tama Ginty is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Tama Ginty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fujiwara's best efforts.
Tama Ginty tries to kick Fujiwara off but Fujiwara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tama Ginty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujiwara content to control rather than advance.
Tama Ginty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tama Ginty wants to stand but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama Ginty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama Ginty is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Tama Ginty's brow.
Tama Ginty has Fujiwara pulled in close to control his posture.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama Ginty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara is fighting to break Tama Ginty's control of his arms but Tama Ginty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara stops Tama Ginty from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Fujiwara finds it's way through Tama Ginty's defenses.
Tama Ginty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fujiwara lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty keeps the fight on the outside.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tama Ginty's head backwards.#TD#
Tama Ginty gets caught flat footed, as Fujiwara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tama Ginty manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Fujiwara manages to pull guard.
Tama Ginty wanted to stand there but Fujiwara had control of the position.
Fujiwara 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.#SUB#
Fujiwara is looking for a triangle but Tama Ginty pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice body shot.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty wants to counter the offense by Fujiwara and move into the clinch position.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with a left and a right that stings Fujiwara.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tama Ginty as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Fujiwara misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujiwara.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Fujiwara misses with a hook
and Tama Ginty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara shoots in looking for a takedown. Tama Ginty tries to sprawl out of it but Fujiwara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tama Ginty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara sizes up Tama Ginty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Tama Ginty scores with a nice strike.
Fujiwara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tama Ginty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tama Ginty as he jumps to the side.
Tama Ginty lands a head shot.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty connects with a jab.
Fujiwara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Fujiwara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tama Ginty's hands.
Tama Ginty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujiwara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tama Ginty defends well and Fujiwara ends up having to push Tama Ginty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tama Ginty jabs at Fujiwara's body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Fujiwara misses.
Tama Ginty stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujiwara. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Tama Ginty.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target.
Tama Ginty digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara misses with a takedown
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
Tama Ginty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Fujiwara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tama Ginty tries to sprawl but Fujiwara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tama Ginty is staying active underneath Fujiwara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Tama Ginty makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Fujiwara ducked under it nicely.
Fujiwara tries to counter with a takedown but Tama Ginty is quick to defend against it.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Fujiwara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Tama Ginty looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tama Ginty as he avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Nice shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Tama Ginty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fujiwara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujiwara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Fujiwara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a front kick that sends Fujiwara stumbling back into the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Fujiwara saw it coming and moves away.
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty throws a good cross that connects.
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Tama Ginty circles away easily
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Tama Ginty throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty works Fujiwara's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tama Ginty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty 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#
Tama Ginty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujiwara as he connects with a hook.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Fujiwara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujiwara. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Fujiwara shoots in and bounces Tama Ginty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tama Ginty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tama Ginty has his hands on Fujiwara's head, controlling the position.
Fujiwara cracks Tama Ginty with a solid left hand.#T1#
Fujiwara won't allow Tama Ginty to get back to his feet.
Tama Ginty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tama Ginty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fujiwara looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fujiwara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tama Ginty to score with a decent uppercut.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Fujiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tama Ginty tries to avoid it but Fujiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tama Ginty to the ground. Tama Ginty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tama Ginty's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tama Ginty manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fujiwara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty. #T3#
Fujiwara lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara jumps guard but Tama Ginty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fujiwara as Tama Ginty tries to tie him up.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Fujiwara stalling in the clinch but Tama Ginty improves position.
Tama Ginty is pushing Fujiwara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand. #T4#
Tama Ginty lands a body punch.
Fujiwara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujiwara looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tama Ginty lands a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tama Ginty is pressed up against the cage. Fujiwara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tama Ginty down to the mat. Tama Ginty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Fujiwara's body.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Fujiwara down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara shoots in and drives through. Tama Ginty sprawls well.
Tama Ginty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujiwara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tests Fujiwara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tama Ginty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
Our winner, Conrad Tama Ginty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 182 Slice vs Perera
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadan tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Khadan doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Khadan manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khadan is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Khadan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Khadan moves out of range.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Fujiwara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fujiwara goes for a takedown attempt but Khadan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a hook. Fujiwara ducked under it nicely.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khadan swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
Khadan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadan punishes Fujiwara's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Fujiwara gets the takedown into side control.
Khadan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fujiwara off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Khadan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Khadan looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Fujiwara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khadan.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fujiwara tries to escape but Khadan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Fujiwara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fujiwara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fujiwara is in bad spot here.
Fujiwara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Khadan missing with punches from the back.
Khadan biding his time, controlling Fujiwara. #SUB2#
Khadan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Khadan looking for the choke from the back.
Fujiwara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiwara trying to hold on to Khadan's head to control him but Khadan postures up.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujiwara keeps working.
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khadan trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Khadan controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khadan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadan advances position into side control!
Fujiwara prevents Khadan from moving into mount. #T4#
Khadan slows the pace down.
Fujiwara struggling a bit here.
Fujiwara is looking to regain half guard here but Khadan keeps moving and retains side control.
Fujiwara lands an elbow from the bottom.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khadan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khadan looking to control but Fujiwara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fujiwara is desperately trying to improve his position but Khadan has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
A lazy left from Khadan finds it's target.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Khadan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Khadan misses with a jab to the body
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Fujiwara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khadan keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khadan working a defensive guard here.
Khadan is pulling down on Fujiwara's head to control his posture.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khadan is keeping the position for now.
Khadan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Khadan has control of the leg.
Fujiwara manages to get to full guard.
Fujiwara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khadan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fujiwara is working Khadan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Khadan keeps moving.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Khadan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiwara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujiwara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Khadan has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Khadan is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up. #SUB2#
Khadan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiwara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khadan holds on and takes a little breather.
Fujiwara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara cracks Khadan with a solid left hand.
Khadan keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara stands up over Khadan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khadan controlling Fujiwara's posture. #T3#
Khadan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Khadan is working for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Khadan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khadan stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass.
Fujiwara has control of Khadan's left arm, preventing Khadan from doing any damage.
Khadan wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T4#
Khadan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khadan trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Khadan is proving a slippery customer.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Khadan tries to roll over but Fujiwara keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khadan gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Fujiwara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khadan trying to remain calm as Fujiwara controls from the top position.
Fujiwara grinds an elbow into Khadan's temple.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
Khadan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khadan keeping his opponent close.
Khadan taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan manages to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
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. Fujiwara connects with a nice short shot to Khadan's temple. #T1#
Khadan is controlling Fujiwara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khadan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khadan keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Khadan controls Fujiwara momentarily but Fujiwara frees himself.
Khadan working a defensive guard but Fujiwara passes into half guard.
Khadan wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Khadan's head. #SUB2#
Khadan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Khadan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Khadan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Khadan.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fujiwara pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Khadan looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
Khadan wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Khadan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Khadan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fujiwara is working Khadan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Khadan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fujiwara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fujiwara stands up over Khadan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khadan is trying to hold Fujiwara in close to prevent damage but Fujiwara has managed to pass into half guard.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Khadan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khadan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
Khadan has hold of Fujiwara's hands but Fujiwara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fujiwara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Fujiwara lands a jab to the head.
Gariniho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Gariniho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Gariniho.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Gariniho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick. Fujiwara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Gariniho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Gariniho.
A shot to the body from Fujiwara misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fujiwara's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Fujiwara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gariniho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gariniho's guard.#ES#
Gariniho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fujiwara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gariniho prevents a body shot from Fujiwara. #TD2#
Fujiwara is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gariniho can't fight it off and eventually Fujiwara manages to take the fight to the floor. Gariniho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fujiwara trying to control but Gariniho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Gariniho being controlled here, momentarily.
Gariniho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gariniho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujiwara stands up over Gariniho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gariniho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gariniho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fujiwara controls the pace.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Gariniho keeps moving.
Gariniho 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.
Gariniho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara.
Gariniho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gariniho wants to get back to his feet but Fujiwara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Gariniho has wrist control.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gariniho is trying to keep Fujiwara in close.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiwara postures up in Gariniho's guard and throws a big left but Gariniho blocks it.
Gariniho keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fujiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gariniho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neyman Gariniho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Gariniho #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Gariniho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fujiwara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short right from Gariniho on the inside.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujiwara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gariniho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Fujiwara tightens his grip and picks Gariniho up, before dumping him to the ground. Gariniho manages to land in guard.
Gariniho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gariniho's head.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gariniho is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Gariniho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Gariniho keeps moving.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
That's time! Gariniho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Gariniho is predictable there
and Gariniho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a jab to Gariniho's midsection.
Fujiwara looks to throw the jab but Gariniho is out of range.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Fujiwara moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Fujiwara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Gariniho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gariniho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gariniho quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gariniho scores with a spinning back kick!
Fujiwara defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gariniho moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch.
Gariniho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gariniho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gariniho letting Fujiwara take a breather here.
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Gariniho manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Gariniho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho moves in looking to clinch but Fujiwara pushes him off.
Gariniho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.#CL#
Gariniho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to maintain a safe position but Gariniho gets an underhook and turns Fujiwara into the cage.
Fujiwara wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Gariniho breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujiwara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Fujiwara fails to land the takedown.
Gariniho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fujiwara just manages to avoid it.
Neyman Gariniho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fujiwara goes for a double leg but Gariniho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gariniho continues to drive forward.
Gariniho lands a leg kick that knocks Fujiwara off balance momentarily.
Fujiwara looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Gariniho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Gariniho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gariniho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gariniho.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Gariniho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujiwara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fujiwara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gariniho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gariniho wants to stand but Fujiwara is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gariniho defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fujiwara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gariniho passes into side control.
#T4#
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Gariniho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fujiwara to his feet.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujiwara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujiwara lands with an uppercut that bounces Gariniho off the cage and back into range.
Gariniho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Gariniho has closed the distance and engaged Fujiwara in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gariniho.
Gariniho has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Gariniho leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fujiwara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neyman Gariniho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gariniho throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Fujiwara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Gariniho kicks Fujiwara off and gets back to his feet.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gariniho as he jumps to the side.
Fujiwara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gariniho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujiwara lands a really nice looking cross but Gariniho seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Fujiwara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Gariniho has his feet on Fujiwara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gariniho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujiwara. #ES#
Gariniho has his feet on Fujiwara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Fujiwara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Gariniho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fujiwara's hands.
Fujiwara misses with a jab to the body
and Gariniho counters with a thumping low kick.
Fujiwara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Gariniho closes the distance and pushes Fujiwara back into the cage.#BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gariniho as he jumps to the side.
Gariniho moves out of range as Fujiwara strikes.
Gariniho is looking to clinch but Fujiwara is avoiding it.
Gariniho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a jab to Gariniho's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gariniho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gariniho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2##CL#
Gariniho gets a clinch.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gariniho.
Fujiwara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gariniho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fujiwara can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara lands with a light punch inside.
Fujiwara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujiwara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garinihos head.
Gariniho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fujiwara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gariniho stalling in the clinch but Fujiwara improves position.
Fujiwara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Gariniho manages to get underhooks.
Neyman Gariniho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujiwara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gariniho is defending well.
Fujiwara goes for a takedown attempt but Gariniho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Fujiwara misses
and Gariniho counters with a right hand to the body.
Fujiwara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gariniho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara throws a hook but Gariniho blocks it.
Gariniho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujiwara at a distance.
Gariniho is looking to clinch but Fujiwara is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gariniho. That's going to slow Fujiwara down.
Gariniho misses with a head kick.
Gariniho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujiwara doesn't seem bothered though.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gariniho - that will leave a mark!
Gariniho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujiwara.
Gariniho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gariniho moves away.
Gariniho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Gariniho looks to clinch
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gariniho pushes Fujiwara up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gariniho to keep the fight standing.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fujiwara fails to land.
Fujiwara jumps guard but Gariniho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fujiwara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gariniho prevents it.
Fujiwara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neyman Gariniho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gariniho lands a shot to the body.
Gariniho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gariniho blocks a body shot from Fujiwara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gariniho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neyman Gariniho!
A very excited looking Neyman Gariniho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Fujiwara. Beautiful body shot.
Fujiwara lands a jab.
Ladd swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Fujiwara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ladd takes one to the chin there.
Fujiwara throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Ladd.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Ladd connects with a right hand. Fujiwara shakes it off.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Ladd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target.
Ladd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd misses with a jab to the body
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.#T1#
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ladd.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd cracks Fujiwara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Fujiwara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujiwara throws an overhand right that lands on Ladd's shoulder, as Ladd tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
We've been informed that Ladd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
Ladd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ladd duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd works Fujiwara's body with a nice hook.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ladd sprawls and moves away.
Ladd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Ladd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Fujiwara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ladd is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiwara working Ladd over with strikes.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ladd's head. #T3#
Ladd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiwara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiwara's back!
Fujiwara turns into Ladd and is now in his guard.
Ladd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara is stalling in the full guard.
Ladd looking for a sweep. Not yet Ladd, not yet.
Ladd has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ladd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Fujiwara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
Ladd 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.
Fujiwara stops Ladd from standing up.
Ladd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Ladd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fujiwara with a body shot.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladd circles away.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Ladd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Fujiwara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujiwara off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara tests Ladd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd misses with a looping right.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Ladd throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
A lazy left from Fujiwara finds it's target.
Ladd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujiwara in his tracks.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.#TD#
Ladd tries to sprawl but Fujiwara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ladd trying to control here.
Fujiwara working over Ladd with some ground and pound. Ladd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ladd taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Ladd from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Ladd trying to control here.
Ladd has hold of Fujiwara's hands but Fujiwara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ladd wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ladd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ladd 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.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Ladd's brow. #T3#
Ladd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Ladd tries to pass.
Ladd won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Ladd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Ladd stands up.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Rosco Ladd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.#T4#
Fujiwara lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ladd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ladd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Fujiwara punishes Ladd's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fujiwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ladd throws a series of punches but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Ladd.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ladd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fujiwara won't allow Ladd to sweep him here.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ladd is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ladd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Ladd pulls Fujiwara in to control the position.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara works over Ladd with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ladd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara.
Ladd wants to stand but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ladd looking for subs off his back but Fujiwara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Ladd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Ladd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara is working Ladd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Ladd's brow.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd wants to hit a switch here but Fujiwara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ladd there!
Ladd tries to reverse the position but Fujiwara maintains control.#T3#
Ladd takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ladd can't escape the position.
Fujiwara with a couple of short strikes.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujiwara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ladd regains half guard.
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Ladd's hands, connecting with Ladd's forehead.#ROC#
Ladd is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Ladd tries to kick Fujiwara off but Fujiwara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Ladd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Fujiwara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fujiwara.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fujiwara stops Ladd from getting back to his feet.
Ladd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working over Ladd with some ground and pound. Ladd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ladd is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ladd quite badly. Ladd pulls Fujiwara in close trying to recover. Fujiwara postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ladd on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ladd doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 156 Fett vs Wright
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Yonic shoots in and bounces Fujiwara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yonic is looking to pass into half guard but Fujiwara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fujiwara is in guard.#REVR#
Yonic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard. #REVB#
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic postures up.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T2#
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yonic postures up.
Yonic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fujiwara looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
#T3#
Fujiwara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yonic's guard. #REVR#
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara tries to free his leg and advance position but Yonic is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Fujiwara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #T4#
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara cracks Yonic with a solid left hand.
Fujiwara cracks Yonic with a solid left hand.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara forces his way into half guard.
Yonic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiwara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiwara's back!
Fujiwara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yonic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's time! Fujiwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fujiwara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Yonic.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
Yonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Yonic moves out of range.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujiwara. That snapped Yonic's head back.
Nice shot lands for Fujiwara.
Yonic lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Yonic feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yonic misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Fujiwara.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yonic lands with a straight right. Fujiwara didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Yonic. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yonic slips under a jab.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Yonic strikes.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Yonic.
Yonic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Fujiwara misses.
Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara tries to counter by clinching up but Yonic breaks away and moves out of range.
Fujiwara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boss Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara stuffs the takedown.
Yonic walks into a straight right hand from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Fujiwara swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Fujiwara with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the body
and Yonic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Yonic digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
Yonic jabs at Fujiwara's body.
Yonic lands a jab.
Yonic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Yonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujiwara defending well as Yonic loads up on a big left hand.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Yonic's belly button to the back.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yonic.#T3#
Fujiwara misses the jab.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch
and Yonic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Yonic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujiwara digs a good hook to Yonic's body.
Yonic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fujiwara is fending him off so far but Yonic persists. Nope, Fujiwara circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.
Fujiwara jabs at Yonic's body.
Fujiwara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yonic doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Yonic.
Fujiwara scores with a jab. Yonic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
Yonic lands a nice hook to Fujiwara's body. Fujiwara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Fujiwara scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Yonic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yonic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yonic misses with a hook.
Yonic throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yonic manages to circle out of the way.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yonic throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Yonic connects with a crisp jab.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Fujiwara clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Fujiwara does it's job there.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Yonic tries to get set, Fujiwara tries to push him back and clinch up but Yonic manages to avoid the attempt.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Yonic.
Fujiwara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yonic throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a right hand
and Yonic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fujiwara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot that snaps Yonic's head back.
Yonic defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Fujiwara misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Yonic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara wants to clinch.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Good shot there by Yonic.
Fujiwara swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yonic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujiwara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Yonic.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yonic.
Yonic takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Yonic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujiwara.
Yonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yonic at a distance.
#T2#
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yonic.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Yonic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Decent striking displayed by Yonic there.
Yonic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fujiwara on the side of the head.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujiwara.
Yonic cracks Fujiwara with an open hand slap.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch
enabling Yonic to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Yonic's head but Yonic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yonic.
Yonic jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Yonic circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Nice body punch from Yonic. #CL#
Fujiwara moves into the clinch successfully.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yonic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fujiwara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fujiwara throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Fujiwara looking to slow down the pace here.
Fujiwara lands with a light punch inside.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the head.
Yonic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Fujiwara has Yonic pressed against the cage, preventing Yonic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Yonic controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yonic or not.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujiwara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Fujiwara tries a body shot but Yonic blocks it.
Yonic lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeps control of Yonic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Yonic throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
Still in the clinch, Yonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fujiwara presses Yonic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujiwara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujiwara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara stalls.
Yonic misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yonic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 153 Grabber vs Nao
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Gonza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujiwaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza throws a nice looking combination but Fujiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara slips under a jab.
Gonza cracks Fujiwara with an open hand slap.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Gonza staying out of range there.
Fujiwara slips under a jab.
Fujiwara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Gonza coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonza misses with an uppercut.
Gonza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonza throws a lazy right hand but Fujiwara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Fujiwara scores with a hook.
Gonza scores with a jab to the head.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Gonza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice jab there from Gonza.
Gonza avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
The fighters circling - Gonza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujiwara attempts a counter takedown but Gonza avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Gonza as Fujiwara shoots in.
Gonza swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza throws a good cross that connects.
Gonza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonza misses the target.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Gonza shows good takedown defense.
Gonza cracks Fujiwara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fujiwara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonza.
Gonza cracks Fujiwara with an open hand slap.
Captain Gonza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gonza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujiwara works Gonza's body with a nice hook.
Gonza swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Fujiwara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonza has wrist control.
Gonza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujiwara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Gonza blocks nicely.
Fujiwara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gonza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gonza wriggles free and stands up.
Gonza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujiwara in his tracks. #TD#
Fujiwara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Gonza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonza has control of Fujiwara's left arm, preventing Fujiwara from doing any damage.
Fujiwara is in close to Gonza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fujiwara is fighting to break Gonza's control of his arms but Gonza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara stands up over Gonza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fujiwara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gonza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Gonza 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#
Fujiwara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonza tries to avoid it but Fujiwara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonza to the ground. Gonza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Captain Gonza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Gonza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonza scores with a jab.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonza scores with a hook to the body. Fujiwara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.#T1#
Gonza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujiwara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Gonza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonza misses with a body shot.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonza throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
A jab lands there for Gonza.
Gonza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gonza misses with a wild combination.
Fujiwara lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Gonza moved out of range.#T2#
Gonza defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Gonza slips under a jab.
It seemed like Gonza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gonza to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujiwara goes for a double leg but Gonza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonza continues to drive forward.
Gonza leaves Fujiwara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujiwara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Gonza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiwara on the side of the head.
Gonza drops Fujiwara with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gonza follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
A very excited looking Captain Gonza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 149 Grabber vs Tuala 2
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a straight right.
Experiment lV looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Experiment lV felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fujiwara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fujiwara throws an elbow but Experiment lV slips to the side and avoids it well.
Experiment lV wants to control but Fujiwara postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Fujiwara crashes against the mat.
Fujiwara creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara landing strikes.
Experiment lV is looking to regain half guard here but Fujiwara keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Fujiwara lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Fujiwara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fujiwara looks up at the clock and then as Experiment lV takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fujiwara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fujiwara working away.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Experiment lV is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound.
Experiment lV manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Experiment lV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiwara thows a huge punch but Experiment lV dodges it nicely.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
Fujiwara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Experiment lV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Experiment lV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiwara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fujiwara stands up over Experiment lV, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujiwara is in close to Experiment lV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Experiment lV has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Experiment lV working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fujiwara has passed into half guard!
Experiment lV trying to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Experiment lV's hands, connecting with Experiment lV's forehead.
Experiment lV moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujiwara defends well.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.#T4##SUB2#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiwara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Experiment lV is tightening it up a little... Fujiwara has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fujiwara reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fujiwara taps out! Nice BJJ there by Experiment lV!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith staying out of range there.
That kick from Smith tenderised Fujiwara's leg. Fujiwara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujiwara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips a jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.#T1#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Fujiwara's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujiwara tries to avoid it.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Fujiwara avoids it with no problem.
Fujiwara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Smith forces Fujiwara back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Fujiwara wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Fujiwara lands a right hand.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Fujiwara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujiwara's sensitive parts.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
#T2#
Smith lands a jab to Fujiwara's midsection.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fujiwara or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Smith.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Fujiwara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands with a hook. Fujiwara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Fujiwara.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujiwara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujiwara finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Fujiwara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Smith defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is pulling down on Fujiwara's head. It's preventing any offense from Fujiwara, at least for the moment.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith 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#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Fujiwara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that Fujiwara semi-blocks.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fujiwara checks a low kick from Smith.#T1#
Smith dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Fujiwara moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Fujiwara's torso.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to clinch #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Smith in close.
Fujiwara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet. #T3#
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fujiwara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Fujiwara trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujiwara passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith looks to land a combination but Fujiwara avoids it well.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Fujiwara feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Fujiwara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Fujiwara stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiwara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fujiwara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Fujiwara has mounted him!
Fujiwara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fujiwara working Smith over with strikes here.
Fujiwara landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Fujiwara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujiwara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fujiwara raining down shots from the mount!
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fujiwara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith wants to control but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Fujiwara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fujiwara avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Fujiwara cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Fujiwara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Fujiwara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Fujiwara lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Fujiwara.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fujiwara and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a nice strike.
Lucassen throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fujiwara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucassen misses with a combination
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Lucassen has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucassen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara. #T1#
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Lucassen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Lucassen!#REVB#
Lucassen won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Lucassen stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Lucassen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Fujiwara is working an open guard so Lucassen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Lucassen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucassen lands with a left to the head.
Lucassen cracks Fujiwara with a nice body shot.#TD#
Fujiwara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Lucassen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is looking to advance position but Lucassen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fujiwara is looking to get to half guard.
Fujiwara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Lucassen keeps moving.
Fujiwara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucassen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucassen has wrist control.
Fujiwara trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucassen is looking to stand up but Fujiwara isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara postures up in Lucassen's guard and throws a big left but Lucassen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Lucassen. Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucassen's head.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Lucassen defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Lucassen coming out on top.
Lucassen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fujiwara will feel that in the morning.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Lucassen.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucassen throws out the jab.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Fujiwara misses with a straight right.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lucassen connects with the punch.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujiwara with the ground and pound but Lucassen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujiwara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lucassen is looking to escape.
Lucassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fujiwara working Lucassen over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujiwara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucassen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucassen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
Lucassen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fujiwara.
Lucassen wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling him.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucassen has wrist control.#T3#
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from getting back to his feet.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
Fujiwara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2#
Lucassen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Lucassen.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Lucassen lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lucassen. Beautiful body shot.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucassen as he avoids it easily.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Fujiwara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends Fujiwara's belly button to the back.
Lucassen dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Lucassen moves into range and clinches up with Fujiwara.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucassen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Lucassen is keeping the position.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara connects with a jab.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucassen throws a leg kick but Fujiwara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucassen jabs Fujiwara right on the nose. Fujiwara blinks but takes it well.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.#CL2#
Lucassen clinches with his opponent.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike.
Lucassen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a single leg into guard. Lucassen didn't expect that.
Lucassen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fujiwara dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Fujiwara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lucassen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fujiwara misses with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara cracks Lucassen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fujiwara wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Fujiwara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Fujiwara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Fujiwara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lucassen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fujiwara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fujiwara throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lucassen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucassen wants to get back to his feet.
Lucassen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujiwara wants to control but Lucassen is keeping him busy.
Lucassen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Fujiwara prevents Lucassen from standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lucassen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucassen is looking to escape.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujiwara looks to land a strike but Lucassen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara stands up over Lucassen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fujiwara trying to control but Lucassen is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucassen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Lucassen blocks nicely.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fujiwara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujiwara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucassen for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Lucassen scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucassen.
Fujiwara throws a series of punches but Lucassen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lucassen as Fujiwara shoots in.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujiwara, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Fujiwara rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujiwara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujiwara effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Masterson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fujiwara distracts Masterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masterson controlling Fujiwara's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujiwara is working Masterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fujiwara works over Masterson with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Masterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Masterson's brow.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Masterson has his hands on Fujiwara's head, controlling the position.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Masterson has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Masterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujiwara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Masterson is controlling Fujiwara's posture.
Masterson is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Masterson controlling the position.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is in close to Masterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Masterson working a defensive guard but Fujiwara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Masterson is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
Masterson tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Masterson wants to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Masterson is trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara landing a few strikes.
Masterson taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Fujiwara scores with punches from side control.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiwara working the body and head with strikes.
Fujiwara lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound.
Masterson tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Masterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Masterson taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Masterson is trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Fujiwara wants to control but Masterson is keeping him busy.
Masterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fujiwara's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Fujiwara.
Masterson with a jab.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Masterson tries to get set, Fujiwara tries to push him back and clinch up but Masterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Masterson circles away.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Masterson connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Masterson misses with a kick to the body.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara takes one on the button.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Fujiwara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fujiwara.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Fujiwara sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujiwara in his tracks.
Masterson feints and then cracks Fujiwara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujiwara down.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson throws a low kick but Fujiwara avoids it.#T2#
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujiwara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masterson manages to circle out of the way.
Masterson misses with the combination.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Fujiwara lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.#T3#
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujiwara should have avoided that one.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson connects with a single shot there.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujiwara is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Masterson lands a jab to Fujiwara's midsection.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujiwara's head backwards.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Masterson misses with the body kick
and Fujiwara counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentine Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Masterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
Good shot there by Masterson.#T1#
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara is looking to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson connects with a body shot.
Fujiwara lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Masterson is rocked!
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Masterson throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fujiwara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujiwara works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masterson throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
Fujiwara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Fujiwara misses with a straight right.
Masterson seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Masterson takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a single leg into guard. Masterson didn't expect that.
Masterson trying to keep a closed guard but Fujiwara is proving a slippery customer.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Masterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fujiwara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masterson is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
Masterson taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara is keen to just control but Masterson is a slippery customer.#T4#
Masterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiwara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Masterson trying to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
Fujiwara working over Masterson with some ground and pound. Masterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujiwara controlling the action here.
Masterson is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?
Masterson is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masterson has hold of Fujiwara's hands but Fujiwara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshi Fujiwara.
I think Fujiwara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Obuhov.
Obuhov scores with a nice strike.
Fujiwara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiwara digs a good body shot into Obuhov's ribs.
Fujiwara needs to keep his hands up - Obuhov had a free shot at his head there.
Obuhov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fujiwara backs up against the cage.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obuhov tries a low kick but Fujiwara avoids it.
Obuhov shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well. He's pushed Obuhov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obuhov scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara throws a lazy right hand but Obuhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujiwara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obuhov defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Fujiwara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obuhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Obuhov with a nice cross.
Fujiwara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obuhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obuhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Fujiwara throws a looping overhand right but Obuhov ducks down to avoid it.
Obuhov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Obuhov throws a series of punches but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Obuhov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fujiwara throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obuhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obuhov throws a hook but Fujiwara avoids it easily.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Obuhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obuhov scores with a jab.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.#T2#
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujiwara misses the target.
Obuhov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara takes one on the button.
No joy there for Obuhov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujiwara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Obuhov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujiwara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fujiwara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obuhov stops Fujiwara from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fujiwara trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position but Obuhov postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Obuhov trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obuhov works over Fujiwara with some ground and pound from guard.
Obuhov throwing strikes from guard but Fujiwara blocks nicely.
Fujiwara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara seems keen to control Obuhov's posture.
Obuhov postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fujiwara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Obuhov misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara slips a jab and a cross from Obuhov.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Obuhov - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Obuhov shoots in and drives through. Fujiwara sprawls well.
Fujiwara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Obuhov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Anton Obuhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obuhov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara takes one to the side of the head.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the body
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Obuhov cracks Fujiwara with a good jab.
Obuhov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara slips a jab from Obuhov.
Fujiwara scores with the left hand. Obuhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Obuhov lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov tests Fujiwara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obuhov cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obuhov lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Obuhov catches Fujiwara right on the button with a cross.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujiwara misses with a few strikes there.
Fujiwara throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
Fujiwara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Fujiwara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
A punch combination from Obuhov misses.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obuhov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fujiwara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obuhov scrambles back to his feet.
Obuhov misses with a low kick.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Fujiwara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Obuhov.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obuhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujiwara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
A jab from Obuhov finds it's way through Fujiwara's defenses.
Fujiwara swats away the attempt to clinch by Obuhov.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obuhov misses with a left hand
and Obuhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Jab from Obuhov.#T3#
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obuhov.
Obuhov jabs at Fujiwara's body.
Obuhov throws out a powerful jab.
Fujiwara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obuhov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fujiwara counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Obuhov drives through and clinches with Fujiwara against the cage.
#BC#
Fujiwara breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Obuhov shoots in and bounces Fujiwara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujiwara pulls Obuhov in to control the position.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB#
Fujiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujiwara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara is pulling down on Obuhov's head to control his posture.
Obuhov trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position but Obuhov postures up.
Fujiwara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obuhov is controlling him.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
Fujiwara looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara throws a jab when Obuhov was well out of range.
Obuhov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Obuhov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Obuhov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujiwara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obuhov throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujiwara jabs Obuhov right on the nose. Obuhov blinks but takes it well.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Obuhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Obuhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obuhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Nice uppercut lands for Obuhov. That snapped Fujiwara's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Obuhov gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujiwara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obuhov.
Obuhov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujiwara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Obuhov is thwarting Fujiwara's attempts to control the position.
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Obuhov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujiwara has wrist control.
Fujiwara controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fujiwara wants to control but Obuhov passes easily into half guard.
Obuhov working the head and body with strikes.
Fujiwara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obuhov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obuhov's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Obuhov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Obuhov wants to escape the position.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Fujiwara manages to sink in the hooks.
Fujiwara controlling well, preventing Obuhov from escaping the position.
Fujiwara is trying to stick to Obuhov's back but Obuhov is turning into Fujiwara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fujiwara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obuhov.
Fujiwara trying to control the position here.
Fujiwara continues to stall.
Fujiwara'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.
Obuhov postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara wants to stand up but Obuhov is controlling him. #T4#
Fujiwara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fujiwara holds on and takes a little breather.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fujiwara wants to stand but Obuhov is controlling the position.
Fujiwara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Obuhov postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Obuhov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Obuhov.
Well Obuhov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 642 Jones vs Gravas
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Robbins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujiwara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
A low kick from Robbins misses #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robbins won't be happy with that.
Robbins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fujiwara asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Robbins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Fujiwara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robbins on the side of the head.
We've been told by Robbins's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robbins tries to bum rush Fujiwara with a series of wild strikes but Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fujiwara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice cross by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a jab to Robbins's midsection.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robbins throws a leg kick
and Fujiwara counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbins tests Fujiwara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robbins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Robbins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robbins.
Robbins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara misses with a left hand
and Robbins counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbins.
Robbins avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Robbins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Robbins.
Robbins misses with a hook
and Robbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robbins throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Robbins misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a left to the body.
Fujiwara walks into a stiff left hand from Robbins.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fujiwara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robbins misses with a head kick.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Fujiwara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Robbins moved out of range.
Robbins takes one to the side of the head.
Robbins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbins misses the jab.#TD2#
Fujiwara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robbins to the mat! Robbins manages to get full guard.
Fujiwara stands up over Robbins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Robbins wants to stand up but Fujiwara is controlling him. #ES#
Robbins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fujiwara off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Robbins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
A nice side step and Fujiwara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Fujiwara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robbins was covering up waiting for the punch and Fujiwara finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Fujiwara stops Robbins from standing up.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara stops Robbins from standing up.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Robbins's brow.
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robbins's head.
Robbins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
Fujiwara works over Robbins with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is in close to Robbins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Robbins pushes Fujiwara off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Robbins throws a hook but Fujiwara avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marty Robbins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robbins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujiwara throws out the jab.
Robbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robbins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
Fujiwara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Robbins catches Fujiwara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
And Fujiwara tries to counter it with a takedown but Robbins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robbins closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujiwara. #ES#
Robbins wriggles free and stands up.
Robbins swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Robbins's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara with the counter takedown but Robbins avoids it easily.
Robbins throws a head kick but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Robbins doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
Robbins scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujiwara should have avoided that one.
Robbins scores with a punch to the head.
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robbins wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.
Fujiwara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robbins lands with a shot to the body.
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robbins blocks a jab.
Marty Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Robbins.
Marty Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Robbins looks to clinch
letting Fujiwara counter with a right hand. #T3#
Fujiwara misses with a hook. Robbins ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Robbins misses its target.
Fujiwara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Robbins misses.
Robbins sizes up Fujiwara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Robbins moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Fujiwara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robbins just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Robbins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a kick to the body
and Fujiwara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Robbins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robbins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robbins blocks a jab.
Robbins is looking to counter the offense by Fujiwara and move into the clinch.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Fujiwara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robbins defends it nicely.
Robbins slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
Robbins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that second round.
That's time! Robbins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
A big left from Robbins misses.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujiwara can do to turn this around?
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.#CL#
Robbins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robbins throws an elbow but misses.
Fujiwara can't get the takedown.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robbins lands a right hand.
Robbins working aggressively here.
Robbins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
Robbins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.#T1#
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins tries to clinch but Fujiwara is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Robbins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robbins misses the jab.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
Robbins wants to clinch.#CL#
Robbins closes the distance and pushes Fujiwara back into the cage.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara has Robbins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robbins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Fujiwara is trying to drag Robbins to the mat but Robbins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.#BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Robbins has managed to clinch.
Fujiwara blocks an elbow strike from Robbins.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujiwara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbins.
Fujiwara taking a breather.
Robbins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries to circle away but Robbins has him pinned against the cage.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujiwara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robbins lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Fujiwara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robbins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3#
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Robbins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Robbins is trying to stand back up.
Fujiwara looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fujiwara scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Robbins is looking for a way out. #ES#
Robbins is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Fujiwara off. It looks like it's working - Fujiwara slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Robbins displaying calm under pressure there.
Robbins misses with a body kick.
Robbins misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbins avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Robbins swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Robbins looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Robbins lunges at Fujiwara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujiwara's hand.
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!
Robbins misses with a low kick as Fujiwara jumps back.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Robbins.
Robbins walks into a stiff left hand from Fujiwara.#CUT2#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
The fighters circling - Robbins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robbins defends it well.
Marty Robbins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robbins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara walks into a stiff left hand from Robbins.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins scores with a one two! Fujiwara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Fujiwara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robbins defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Robbins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robbins, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Robbins!
Our winner, Marty Robbins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Mahmoud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Fujiwara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujiwara's gas tank.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
A short left from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fujiwara can't break the clinch.
Mahmoud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
#BC#
Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Mahmoud.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Mahmoud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmoud counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmoud sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Fujiwara gets tackled into the cage by Mahmoud. Mahmoud maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahmoud fails to land.
Mahmoud tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud pushes Fujiwara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mahmoud looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Mahmoud connects with a looping right hand.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujiwara off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmoud. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahmoud is trying to defend but Fujiwara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahmoud defending well though.
Mahmoud wants to improve his position but Fujiwara is controlling well.
#T3#
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujiwara prevents Mahmoud from improving his position.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujiwara is thwarting Mahmoud's attempts to control the position.
Fujiwara thows a huge punch but Mahmoud dodges it nicely.
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Mahmoud's hands, connecting with Mahmoud's forehead.
Mahmoud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Mahmoud's head. #T4#
Fujiwara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mahmoud to regain full guard.
Mahmoud has control of Fujiwara's left arm, preventing Fujiwara from doing any damage.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmoud is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Mahmoud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara stands and throws Mahmoud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara tries to score with some ground and pound. Mahmoud controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mahmoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mahmoud tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
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Mahmoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
A big right from Mahmoud misses. #CL2#
Mahmoud clinches up with Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahmoud smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fujiwara misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mahmoud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Mahmoud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice cross by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmoud! But no joy.
Good exchange - Mahmoud coming out on top.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud drops his hands momentarily and Fujiwara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sameh Mahmoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud misses the jab.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Mahmoud finds it's way through Fujiwara's defenses.
Mahmoud connects with a body shot.#T3#
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Mahmoud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara jabs at Mahmoud's body.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mahmoud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Fujiwara digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahmoud cracks a nice hook into Fujiwara's ribs.#CL2#
Mahmoud instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fujiwara has his back to the cage. #BC#
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Fujiwara moved away.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick #TD#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mahmoud's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud 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#
Mahmoud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud avoids it really well and circles away.
Mahmoud lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmoud.
Fujiwara takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mahmoud cracks Fujiwara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmoud misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Mahmoud thumps Fujiwara with a low kick.
Fujiwara cracks a nice hook into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmoud has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahmoud is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fujiwara trying to strike off his back.
Mahmoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mahmoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mahmoud won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara is striking but Mahmoud is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Fujiwara tries to roll over but Mahmoud keeps him under control.
Mahmoud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahmoud controls the pace.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for a guillotine here but Mahmoud defends easily.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fujiwara throws out a loose jab but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mahmoud sprawls well. Mahmoud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sameh Mahmoud.
I've got Mahmoud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Higgs vs Carsara
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Wiremu throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Fujiwara dives in and scores a takedown into Wiremu's guard.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujiwara trying to control but Wiremu is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara 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.
Wiremu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wiremu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiremu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara is working Wiremu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara postures up in Wiremu's guard and throws a big left but Wiremu blocks it.
Fujiwara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wiremu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wiremu has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Wiremu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Wiremu keeps moving.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Wiremu's brow.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiremu working a defensive guard here.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Wiremu pulls Fujiwara in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujiwara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiremu has wrist control.#T3#
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiremu is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wiremu controlling Fujiwara's posture.
Fujiwara controlling from the top position.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fujiwara cracks Wiremu with a solid left hand.
Fujiwara pushes down on Wiremu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wiremu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara stalling away here and it's allowed Wiremu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara sizes up Wiremu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fujiwara cracks Wiremu with an open hand slap.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fujiwara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wiremu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu struggling a bit here.
Fujiwara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fujiwara lands a nice forearm strike.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiremu down.
#T1#
Fujiwara tries to score with some ground and pound. Wiremu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wiremu is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Fujiwara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wiremu is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Fujiwara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wiremu parries the strikes from Fujiwara easily there. Fujiwara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wiremu to escape.
Fujiwara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wiremu some visible discomfort.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Fujiwara grinds an elbow into Wiremu's temple.
Wiremu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fujiwara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wiremu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Fujiwara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiremu keeps working.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fujiwara is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara in side control, throwing shots but Wiremu defends.
Fujiwara misses with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara controls the position from side control.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiremu keeps working. #T3#
Wiremu dodges the ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara in side control, throwing shots but Wiremu defends.
Wiremu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wiremu down.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fujiwara looks up at the clock and then as Wiremu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fujiwara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Wiremu is rocked!
Fujiwara works to advance to full mount. Wiremu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wiremu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiremu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fujiwara's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Pato
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Miller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miller misses with a hook.
Fujiwara tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller lunges at Fujiwara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujiwara's hand.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
A lazy left from Fujiwara finds it's target.
Fujiwara punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiwara on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Miller unleashes a big counter combination but Fujiwara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Miller misses. #T1#
Fujiwara swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Fujiwara ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Fujiwara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Fujiwara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Miller from improving his position.
Fujiwara 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.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujiwara prevents Miller from standing back up.
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head. #T2#
Miller is pressing down on Fujiwara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Fujiwara works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujiwara looking to pass the guard.
Miller 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.#T3#
Fujiwara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiwara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiwara's back!
I really don't envy Fujiwara right now.
Fujiwara turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a triangle but Fujiwara pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujiwara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Miller has his foot on Fujiwara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fujiwara works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
It looked like Fujiwara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Miller throws a push kick but Fujiwara slaps the foot to one side.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fujiwara.#T1#
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fujiwara back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Fujiwara's ribs.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiwara's head back.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
A jab from Fujiwara misses.
Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fujiwara misses with a right hand
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiwara's head back.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller looks to land a combination. Fujiwara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fujiwara lands with a cross.
Miller takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Miller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fujiwara missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
#TD#
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fujiwara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fujiwara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fujiwara works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.#T4#
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.#SUB2#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fujiwara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
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 Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fujiwara connects with a looping right hand.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Fujiwara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fujiwara is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller 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.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Fujiwara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.#T1##SUB#
Fujiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller is working Fujiwara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Fujiwara has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Fujiwara blocks nicely.
Miller advances to half guard. #T2#
Fujiwara is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Fujiwara defends it.
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujiwara is retaining full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller stands up over Fujiwara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujiwara is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fujiwara distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fujiwara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiwara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiwara's back!
Miller loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fujiwara hold on?
Fujiwara tries to break free.
Miller lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fujiwara hold on?!
Fujiwara breaks Miller's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fujiwara'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.
Fujiwara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Fujiwara won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Fujiwara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujiwara, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
Randy Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujiwara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fujiwara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ladd ducks right into an uppercut from Fujiwara.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ladd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ladd.
Fujiwara throws a big shot that misses.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ladd is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Ladd circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara shoots in but Ladd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ladd swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Ladd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujiwara.
Ladd stalks Fujiwara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fujiwara's face. Fujiwara staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Ladd cracks Fujiwara with an open hand slap.
Ladd swings widly with a right hand
and Fujiwara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ladd takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Ladd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fujiwara eats them both and turns towards Ladd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujiwara, as that shot connected.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ladd.
Fujiwara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ladd thuds his right hand into Fujiwara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd jabs Fujiwara right on the nose. Fujiwara blinks but takes it well.
Fujiwara lands a really nice looking cross but Ladd seems unphased.
Ladd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ladd thinking.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Ladd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ladd duly obliges.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd throws out a counter right but Fujiwara avoids it with no problem.
Ladd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ladd avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
#T3#
Fujiwara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ladd under the eye.
Ladd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ladd's guard.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
Ladd trying to keep a closed guard but Fujiwara is proving a slippery customer.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ladd managing to control the position.
Fujiwara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ladd regains half guard.
Ladd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB#
Fujiwara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ladd is just riding it out for now. Fujiwara eventually gives up the hold.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ladd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ladd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Ladd trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ladd wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara wants to take a breather but Ladd is having none of it.
Ladd trying to hold on to Fujiwara's head to control him but Fujiwara postures up.
Ladd tries to roll over but Fujiwara keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujiwara, as that shot connected.
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Fujiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ladd avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fujiwara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Fujiwara misses.
Fujiwara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ladd throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Ladd moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
Ladd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fujiwara eats them both and turns towards Ladd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
Fujiwara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Ladd misses with a hook.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Ladd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd misses with a left hand
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ladd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara digs a good hook to Ladd's body.
Fujiwara connects with a jab.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ladd scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Nice shot lands for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara takes one to the chin there.
Fujiwara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rosco Ladd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ladd takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Ladd walks into a stiff left hand from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ladd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ladd but Ladd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ladd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujiwara.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Fujiwara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd catches Fujiwara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Ladd.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ladd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ladd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Ladd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujiwara.
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!
Ladd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fujiwara counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
It looked like Fujiwara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujiwara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Fujiwara lands a nice hook to Ladd's body. Ladd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy body shot
and Ladd counters with a left to the body.
Ladd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujiwara in his tracks.
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Fujiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Ladd strikes.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Ladd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
A left lands for Ladd.
A jab from Fujiwara does it's job there.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara cracks Ladd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fujiwara 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#
Fujiwara jabs Ladd right on the nose. Ladd blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Fujiwara's defenses.
Fujiwara lands with a cross.
Ladd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Ladd throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a nice body shot.
Ladd jabs Fujiwara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
It seemed like Ladd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Fujiwara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ladd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ladd misses. #T2#
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Fujiwara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fujiwara misses.
Ladd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujiwara slips a jab and a cross from Ladd.
Ladd cracks Fujiwara with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target.
Ladd moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Fujiwara.
Nice sprawl there from Ladd as Fujiwara shoots in.
Ladd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ladd leaves Fujiwara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Good shot there by Ladd.#T3#
Fujiwara lands a jab to the nose.
Fujiwara defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Some wild striking there from Ladd.
Ladd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
and Ladd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Ladd moves away from the strike by Fujiwara.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujiwara as he connects with a hook.
Fujiwara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd cracks Fujiwara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Ladd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fujiwara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rosco Ladd just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Fujiwara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiwara on the side of the head.
Ladd throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Ladd misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd lands a nice shot to the body.
Ladd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ladd misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fujiwara jabs Ladd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ladd.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Fujiwara throws a lazy uppercut
and Ladd counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujiwara should have avoided that one.
Ladd misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujiwara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujiwara throws a shot to the body.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Ladd.
Ladd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fujiwara under the eye.#T2#
Fujiwara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ladd.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Ladd lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ladd.
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujiwara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ladd stuffs the takedown.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the body
and Ladd counters with a nice body shot.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Fujiwara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ladd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujiwara somewhat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ladd misses with a left hand #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ladd pushes Fujiwara off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ladd sprawls well. Ladd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiwara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujiwara doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Fujiwara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ladd pushes Fujiwara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fujiwara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ladd tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Ladd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ladd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fujiwara working the body and head with strikes.
Ladd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Fujiwara is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Fujiwara.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Ladd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Fujiwara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ladd finds it's target.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Ladd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ladd lands with a nice combination. Fujiwara backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1-2. Fujiwara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ladd sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
A big left from Fujiwara misses.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Ladd moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara drops his hands momentarily and Ladd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara jabs Ladd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
A big left from Ladd misses. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Ladd.
Fujiwara throws a good cross that connects.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ladd throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
A big right from Ladd misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Ladd misses
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ladd!
Ladd tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara tries to advance position but instead Ladd slips a leg back in to half guard.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard. #T3#
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Fujiwara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ladd is just riding it out for now. Fujiwara eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujiwara working over Ladd with some ground and pound. Ladd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Ladd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ladd keeps working.
Ladd is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ladd keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ladd tries to roll over but Fujiwara keeps him under control.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ladd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fujiwara. #SUB2#
Ladd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fujiwara doesn't defend quickly enough and Ladd has managed to lock this one up! Can Fujiwara escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ladd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rosco Ladd!
Rosco Ladd is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujiwara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses.
Fujiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujiwara blocks a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujiwara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the leg kick from Pichushkin.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Pichushkin avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Pichushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Pichushkin.#T1#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Pichushkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
Pichushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Pichushkin postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
Pichushkin won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fujiwara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Pichushkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pichushkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pichushkin passes Fujiwara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Pichushkin being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Pichushkin looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Pichushkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fujiwara has picked Pichushkin up and slammed him! Pichushkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Fujiwara manages to pass to side control!
Fujiwara wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pichushkin keeps working.
Pichushkin tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara scores with punches from side control.
Fujiwara trying to control the position but Pichushkin is working away. #T3#
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Pichushkin is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fujiwara working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fujiwara cracks Pichushkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pichushkin is looking to reverse the position.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fujiwara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pichushkin trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pichushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujiwara pulls his head out easily.
Fujiwara is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujiwara winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Pichushkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara lands strikes from half guard.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujiwara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujiwaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujiwara doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
A little jabbing left from Fujiwara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin misses with a leg kick
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander Pichushkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a combination. Fujiwara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujiwara tries to move into range but Pichushkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Pichushkin misses with a straight left. #TD#
Pichushkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fujiwara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pichushkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yoshi Fujiwara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fujiwara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pichushkin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Pichushkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujiwara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujiwara manages to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pichushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Pichushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fujiwara gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pichushkin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pichushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fujiwara working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pichushkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara thuds a left hand into Pichushkin's body.
Pichushkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujiwara.
Pichushkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Pichushkin. That snapped Fujiwara's head back.
Fujiwara lands a body shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiwara's head back.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
It seemed like Fujiwara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pichushkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Fujiwara misses. #T2#
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fujiwara walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Pichushkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujiwara at a distance.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
An attempted straight right counter from Pichushkin misses the target.
Fujiwara walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.
Fujiwara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin thows a leg kick but Fujiwara checks it
letting Fujiwara counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target. #T3#
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fujiwara.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Fujiwara throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Fujiwara slips a jab and a cross from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pichushkin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujiwara on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujiwara's guard now, I'm sure.
Fujiwara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pichushkin's guard. #REVB#
Fujiwara pushes down on Pichushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pichushkin trying to control from the bottom.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Fujiwara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pichushkin is refusing to be controlled, as Fujiwara sits in half guard.
Pichushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexander Pichushkin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Pichushkin has wrist control.
Fujiwara is working Pichushkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Pichushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara trying to control but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pichushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Pichushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujiwara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pichushkin working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pichushkin has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fujiwara passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Pichushkin tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pichushkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Fujiwara gets to mount! Pichushkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pichushkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Pichushkin is working hard here to advance position.
Fujiwara cracks Pichushkin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Fujiwara unloading with bombs!
Pichushkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Fujiwara working the ground and pound effectively.
Pichushkin tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Pichushkin is in a horrible position here. Fujiwara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fujiwara lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Fujiwara looking to finish Pichushkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pichushkin!
Oh Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiwara postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pichushkin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pichushkin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Mir (NC)
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fujiwara checks a low kick from Mir.
Yoel Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir blocks a jab.
Mir connects with a leg kick. Fujiwara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the leg kick from Mir.
Fujiwara tries to counter with a takedown but Mir is quick to defend against it.
Mir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujiwara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fujiwara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir throws a head kick but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fujiwara missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mir slips under a jab.#T1#
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Fujiwara dives in and scores a takedown into Mir's guard.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mir wants to stand but Fujiwara has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU2#
Mir stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mir cracks Fujiwara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mir looks to land a body kick but Fujiwara moved away.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujiwara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara attempts a counter takedown but Mir avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Fujiwara tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Fujiwara moves out of range easily.
Fujiwara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mir.
Mir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mir scores with a punch to the head.
Mir scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara takes one on the button.
Mir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Mir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mir throws out a powerful jab.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Mir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mir throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mir won't be happy with that.
Mir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mir pushes Fujiwara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fujiwara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fujiwara wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara working the body and head with strikes.
Fujiwara working the head and body 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!
Mir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fujiwara landing strikes.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mir is trying to buck Fujiwara off.#T4#
Mir is looking to reverse the position.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mir to see if he's OK.
Fujiwara is putting a hurting on Mir here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fujiwara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fujiwara scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#
Mir is rocked!
Fujiwara trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Fujiwara cracks Mir with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mir is trying to buck Fujiwara off.
Mir takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fujiwara wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Fujiwara cracks Mir with a big elbow.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mir down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fujiwara connects with a crisp jab.
Mir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujiwaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujiwara blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Fujiwara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mir scores with a punch to the head.
Mir digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
Mir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fujiwara takes a step back to recover.
Mir lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Mir misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Mir.
Mir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Fujiwara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
#T1#
Mir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fujiwara cracks Mir with an open hand slap.
Fujiwara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mir can pounce on him.
Mir throws a right hand that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a nice uppercut.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara cracks Mir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoel Mir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir lands with a right hand. #T2#
Mir misses with a combination
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a single leg into guard. Mir didn't expect that. #ES2#
Mir has his feet on Fujiwara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Mir scores with a head kick. Fujiwara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mir punishes Fujiwara's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mir avoids it really well and circles away.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Fujiwara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fujiwara scrambles back to his feet.
Yoel Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Mir misses.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mir sprawls and moves away.
Fujiwara throws a big shot that misses.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Mir scores with a shot to the body.
Mir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fujiwara jabs Mir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mir throws a leg kick #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mir won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fujiwara lands an elbow. #T4#
Mir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fujiwara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fujiwara is working Mir over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Fujiwara drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
Fujiwara creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara grinds an elbow into Mir's temple.
Mir taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mir tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Mir 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.
Fujiwara is putting a hurting on Mir here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fujiwara lands an elbow.
Fujiwara looks up at the clock and then as Mir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fujiwara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mir struggling a bit here.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mir to see if he's OK.
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 Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fujiwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely.
Mir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara checks the leg kick.
Fujiwara attempts a counter takedown but Mir avoids it well and moves away.
Mir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mir misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara scores with a punch to the head.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Mir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Mir.
Fujiwara takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Mir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Fujiwara throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.#TD#
Mir tries to sprawl but Fujiwara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Mir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mir is looking to escape.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Mir manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fujiwara keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mir struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fujiwara pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Mir gets to his feet - Fujiwara follows without any prompting. #T2#
Mir swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Mir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mir misses with a body shot.
Mir misses with a low kick.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mir sprawls and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mir!
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mir! But no joy.
Mir throws a low kick, looking for Fujiwara's leg but Fujiwara calmly moves out of range.
Mir with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mir 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 Fujiwara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujiwara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mir scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Fujiwara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mir. That's going to slow Fujiwara down.
Mir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fujiwara lunges at Mir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mir's hand.
Mir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fujiwara stuns Mir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mir throws a push kick but Fujiwara slaps the foot to one side.
Mir throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Mir tries to score with a low kick but Fujiwara moves his leg out of the way.
Mir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fujiwara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fujiwara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mir under the eye.
Mir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujiwara attempts a counter takedown but Mir avoids it well and moves away.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A big left from Mir misses.
Mir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mir slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fujiwara scores with a jab. Mir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir walks into a jab.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mir's head backwards.#CL2#
Fujiwara gets tackled into the cage by Mir. Mir maintains the clinch.
Fujiwara avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Mir missing with knees to the body.
Yoel Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Fujiwara.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoel Mir.
I think Fujiwara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai thinks about the counter body kick.
Fujiwara scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara moves to clinch but Kai breaks away
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fujiwara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kai was covering up waiting for the punch and Fujiwara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fujiwara looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fujiwara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kai wants to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Kai 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.
Kai taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Kai is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
Fujiwara cracks Kai with a big right hand but Kai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kai is trying to improve his position.
Kai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound. #T2#
The strikes coming from Fujiwara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kai holding on.
Fujiwara is working Kai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kai defending against the ground and pound.
Fujiwara working the strikes but Kai uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai trying to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Fujiwara lands a big shot there that rocks Kai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fujiwara with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Fujiwara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fujiwara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kai tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara 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.
BOOM! Fujiwara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fujiwara wants to control the pace but Kai is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fujiwara raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fujiwara with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fujiwara is landing with some decent strikes but Kai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Fujiwara breaks from Kai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fujiwara cracks Kai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Kai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fujiwara raining down shots from the mount!
Fujiwara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fujiwara with the ground and pound from mount.
Kai tries to lock up and control but Fujiwara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fujiwara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fujiwara landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Kai.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Fujiwara finds it's target.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Kai. No joy for Fujiwara on that attempt.
Kai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses the body punch
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kai 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 Fujiwara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujiwara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujiwara looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kai can do to turn this around?
Fujiwara is trying to ground and pound but Kai uses the momentary lack of control by Fujiwara to regain half guard.
Fujiwara works his way into side control.
Fujiwara working away.
Fujiwara is putting a hurting on Kai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fujiwara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai wants to control but Fujiwara postures up.#T2#
Kai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fujiwara.
The ground and pound from Fujiwara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kai seems a little lost for a moment, as Fujiwara dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Fujiwara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara with the ground and pound but Kai regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fujiwara thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
Kai is staying active underneath Fujiwara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fujiwara prevents Kai from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fujiwara lands a nice short elbow.
Fujiwara is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kai actively working from the bottom here.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Kai is blocking nicely.
Kai wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Fujiwara there.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiwara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Fujiwara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara attempts a counter takedown but Kai avoids it well and moves away.
Fujiwara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Jab by Fujiwara.
A clash of legs there as Fujiwara blocks the low kick.
Fujiwara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Kai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Fujiwara.
The fighters circling - Fujiwara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Kai lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Kai misses with a low kick as Fujiwara jumps back.
Kai takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara jabs Kai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Fujiwara lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara jabs Kai right on the nose. Kai blinks but takes it well.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kai throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujiwara. #T3#
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiwara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fujiwara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fujiwara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fujiwara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kai for as long as he can get away with.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Fujiwara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kai has Fujiwara pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujiwara 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Benavidez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benavidez misses with a looping left.
Benavidez throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benavidez tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
Benavidez misses the jab.
Fujiwara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benavidez.
Fujiwara lands a jab to the head.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Benavidez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujiwara.
Jab, jab by Benavidez - just one landing.
Fujiwara moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benavidez to score with a decent uppercut.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fujiwara fails to land the takedown.
Benavidez tries to counter with a takedown but Fujiwara is quick to defend against it.
Benavidez misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Fujiwara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Benavidez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Benavidez has wrist control.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Benavidez has his foot on Fujiwara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fujiwara works his way back into a safe position though.
Fujiwara won't allow Benavidez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
#SUB#
Benavidez is looking for a triangle but Fujiwara pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Benavidez working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Benavidez.
Benavidez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara pulls Benavidez in close to his closed guard and prevents Benavidez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position but Benavidez postures up. #T3#
Fujiwara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Benavidez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fujiwara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fujiwara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fujiwara passes into side control.
Benavidez taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Benavidez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Benavidez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benavidez tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara lands some shots froms side control.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fujiwara off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Benavidez working for the choke. #SUB#
Fujiwara is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Benavidez gets his way!
#SUB#
Fujiwara showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benavidez but Benavidez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Benavidez.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Benavidez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benavidez won't be happy with that.
Benavidez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yoshi Fujiwara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benavidez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benavidez tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.#T1#
Fujiwara lands some shots froms side control.
Fujiwara is chipping away with strikes.
Benavidez tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benavidez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fujiwara off and has taken his back!
Fujiwara is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Fujiwara defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benavidez's arms.
Fujiwara wants to escape the position.
Fujiwara keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Benavidez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fujiwara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fujiwara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benavidez won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benavidez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Benavidez has gone for a leg lock! Fujiwara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benavidez's guard.#REVB#
Fujiwara content to stall in guard here.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fujiwara works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
Benavidez has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Benavidez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Benavidez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujiwara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Benavidez working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
#SUB#
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benavidez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Benavidez's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benavidez's head.
Fujiwara works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara stands up over Benavidez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiwara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujiwara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benavidez thinking.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujiwara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fujiwara throws a shot to the body.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Benavidez avoids it with no problem.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a left to the body.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Benavidez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benavidez attempts a counter takedown but Fujiwara avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Fujiwara drives through with a takedown into Benavidez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiwara defends it easily.#SUB#
Benavidez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Benavidez's brow.
Roy Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fujiwara is working Benavidez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara advances to half guard. #SUB#
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Benavidez is refusing to be controlled, as Fujiwara sits in half guard.
Benavidez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is trying to control. Benavidez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benavidez taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benavidez tries to get to full guard but Fujiwara has control of the leg.
Benavidez is pressing down on Fujiwara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Benavidez's brow. #T3##SUB#
Benavidez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujiwara defends well.#SUB#
Benavidez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fujiwara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benavidez.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Benavidez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#
Benavidez is rocked!
Fujiwara landing strikes.
Oh Benavidez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiwara trying to control the position but Benavidez is working away.
Fujiwara scoring with punches and elbows.
Fujiwara is putting a hurting on Benavidez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benavidez is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara lands a strong strike to the head of Benavidez. That's dazed him! Fujiwara looking to finish here. Benavidez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fujiwara lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Wild cracks a nice hook into Fujiwara's ribs.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara connects with a jab.
Wild scores with a nice right hand.
Fujiwara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fujiwara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wild slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fujiwara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Fujiwara with the counter takedown but Wild avoids it easily.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Wild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wild tries to bum rush Fujiwara with a series of wild strikes but Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wild defends it well.
Fujiwara works Wild's body with a nice hook.
Wild drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fujiwara sizes up Wild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fujiwara missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara jabs at Wild's body.
Nice jab there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Fujiwara tests Wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Wild throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wild darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Wild walks into a stiff left hand from Fujiwara.
Wild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujiwara misses with a left hand
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiwara's head back.
#T3#
Fujiwara slips under a jab.
Wild walks into a stiff left hand from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fujiwara dips to his left and cracks Wild with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Wild as Fujiwara shoots in.
Wild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Wild jabs Fujiwara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Wild.#T4#
Fujiwara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Wild's head but Wild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wet Wild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Wild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch
and Wild counters with a huge left! Fujiwara is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wild isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fujiwara from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
After the big win, Wet Wild made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Blackblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackblood, as that shot connected.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blackblood misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackblood misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Blackblood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujiwara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujiwara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackblood with a body shot.
Blackblood throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackblood misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fujiwara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Blackblood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard. #REVR#
Fujiwara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackblood is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fujiwara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blackblood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Blackblood is proving a slippery customer.
Fujiwara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackblood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard. #REVR#
Blackblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Blackblood stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Blackblood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fujiwara controls Blackblood momentarily but Blackblood frees himself.
Blackblood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fujiwara controlling Blackblood's posture.
Fujiwara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackblood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Blackblood wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Blackblood keeps moving.
Blackblood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blackblood 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.
Blackblood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fujiwara is concentrating on defense, preventing Blackblood from advancing position.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Blackblood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackblood is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Blackblood stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fujiwara throws up his legs and catches Blackblood in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Blackblood tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fujiwara! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 161 Arendse - Pspic
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Fujiwara lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Fujiwara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Niedzwiedzki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fujiwara is in Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Niedzwiedzki keeps moving.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Niedzwiedzki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Niedzwiedzki throws an elbow that misses. Fujiwara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Niedzwiedzki's guard. Nice move by Fujiwara!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is working Niedzwiedzki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Niedzwiedzki keeps moving.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niedzwiedzki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control the position.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
Fujiwara works over Niedzwiedzki with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Niedzwiedzki's head.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Niedzwiedzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fujiwara 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. #SUB2#
Niedzwiedzki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fujiwara stands up over Niedzwiedzki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fujiwara 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to keep Fujiwara in close.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Niedzwiedzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujiwara looking to pass the guard.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niedzwiedzki's head.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niedzwiedzki managing to control the position.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Fujiwara works over Niedzwiedzki with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Niedzwiedzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Niedzwiedzki wants to stand and escape but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Niedzwiedzki's brow.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niedzwiedzki looking for a sweep. Not yet Niedzwiedzki, not yet.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara trying to control but Niedzwiedzki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Niedzwiedzki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niedzwiedzki can do to turn this around?
Fujiwara dips to his left and cracks Niedzwiedzki with an uppercut!
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that misses
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Fujiwara scores with a takedown into Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Fujiwara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara stands up over Niedzwiedzki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fujiwara wants to pass the guard but Niedzwiedzki is keeping the position.#T1#
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Niedzwiedzki's head.
Fujiwara advances to half guard.
Fujiwara moves nicely into side control.
We've been hearing that Fujiwara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Niedzwiedzki is looking for a sweep.
Niedzwiedzki trying to remain calm as Fujiwara controls from the top position.
Niedzwiedzki can't do much from the bottom here.
Niedzwiedzki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Niedzwiedzki tries to improve position but can't.
Fujiwara scoring with punches from side control.
Fujiwara scoring with punches from side control.
Niedzwiedzki tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Niedzwiedzki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Niedzwiedzki is looking for a sweep.
Fujiwara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fujiwara is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#
Niedzwiedzki is rocked!
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Niedzwiedzki is working from the bottom.
Niedzwiedzki is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Fujiwara lands an elbow.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Fujiwara cracks Niedzwiedzki with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fujiwara immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Niedzwiedzki is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fujiwara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Fujiwara takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fujiwara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujiwara misses with a jab to the body
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujiwara thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammer.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujiwaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
Hammer takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujiwara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fujiwara. Beautiful body shot.
Hammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fujiwara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet.
Fujiwara lands a right hook to the body.
Fujiwara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Hammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Fujiwara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Fujiwara throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Fujiwara avoids it with no problem.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Hammer. #T3#
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fujiwara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Hammer.
Fujiwara lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Hammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujiwara throws out the jab.
Fujiwara lands a nice hook to Hammer's body. Hammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer throws a body punch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiwara on the side of the head.
Fujiwara looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Fujiwara misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fujiwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Fujiwara lands.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujiwara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujiwara lands with a right hand.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Fujiwara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Hammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a left hand
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujiwara.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshi Fujiwara is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the body
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujiwara as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target. #T2#
Hammer connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Fujiwara is rocked!
and Hammer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fujiwara! He's just covering up as Hammer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ABW 139 Fujiwara - Benavidez
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Fujiwara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benavidez momentarily.
Fujiwara misses with a hook
and Benavidez counters with a straight right hand.
Benavidez scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benavidez manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benavidez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benavidez lands the left hand.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benavidez counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujiwara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benavidez misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujiwara leaves Benavidez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Benavidez swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Benavidez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Benavidez.
A big right from Benavidez misses.
Benavidez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Benavidez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez scores with a nice right hand.
Benavidez misses with a hook. Fujiwara ducked under it nicely. #T2##TD2#
Benavidez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fujiwara is trying to defend but Benavidez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benavidez trying to control from half guard but Fujiwara is working away.
Benavidez is thwarting Fujiwara's attempts to control the position.
Fujiwara tries to roll over but Benavidez keeps him under control.
Fujiwara is positioning himself well to prevent Benavidez advancing to mount.
Fujiwara trying to hold on to Benavidez's head to control him but Benavidez postures up.
#T3#
Benavidez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fujiwara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benavidez trying to control the action but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara gets full guard.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Benavidez controlling him for the moment.
Benavidez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujiwara has his hands on Benavidez's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benavidez counters with a left to the body.
Benavidez throws a good cross that connects.
Benavidez digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Benavidez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benavidez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Benavidez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fujiwara lands a lovely overhand right.
Benavidez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Benavidez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Benavidez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fujiwara cracks Benavidez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Roy Benavidez has been cut.
Fujiwara misses the body punch
and Benavidez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fujiwara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Benavidez avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez takes one on the button.
Benavidez throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benavidez.
Benavidez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Benavidez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benavidez counters with a stiff right hand.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
Fujiwara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benavidez counters with a straight right hand.
Benavidez throws a big shot that misses.
Benavidez scores with the left hand. Fujiwara knows he should have avoided that one.
Benavidez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Fujiwara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benavidez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Benavidez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujiwara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benavidez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
Benavidez throws a big shot that misses.
Fujiwara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benavidez works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara connects with a nice looking jab.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benavidez moves away.#T3#
Benavidez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fujiwara slips under a jab.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch
and Benavidez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benavidez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benavidez slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara misses with a hook
letting Benavidez counter with a right hand.
Benavidez lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Benavidez moved out of range.
Benavidez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Benavidez dives in and scores a takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujiwara is pulling down on Benavidez's head. It's preventing any offense from Benavidez, at least for the moment.
Benavidez trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Benavidez being controlled here momentarily.
Fujiwara 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.
Benavidez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Benavidez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Benavidez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Benavidez scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez takes one on the button.
Benavidez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fujiwara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benavidez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fujiwara clinches up with Benavidez and pushes him back against the cage.
Benavidez misses with a body punch.
Fujiwara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Benavidez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Benavidez blocks a body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fujiwara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Benavidez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fujiwara.
Benavidez blocking some punches.
Benavidez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Benavidez controls his hands.
Benavidez prevents a body shot from Fujiwara. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Fujiwara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez wants to take the fight to the mat but Fujiwara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez presses Fujiwara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fujiwara tries a body shot but Benavidez blocks it.
Fujiwara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fujiwara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benavidez is keeping busy.
Fujiwara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benavidez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshi Fujiwara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara lands an uppercut.
Fujiwara taking a breather.#T3#
Fujiwara working aggressively here.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benavidez scores with a shot to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Benavidez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benavidez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Benavidez has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benavidez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujiwara tumbling to the mat - Benavidez dives into Fujiwara's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Benavidez from controlling successfully.
Benavidez being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Benavidez tries to pass.
Benavidez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Benavidez controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujiwara is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Benavidez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roy Benavidez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Roy Benavidez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Benavidez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benavidez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benavidez slips under a jab.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch
letting Benavidez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Benavidez's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benavidez doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Fujiwara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Fujiwara. That snapped Benavidez's head back.
Benavidez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.
A little jabbing left from Benavidez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fujiwara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a right hand to the body.
Benavidez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara swings widly with a right hand
enabling Benavidez to counter with a crisp jab.
Benavidez lands a nice looking body shot.
Benavidez thuds his right hand into Fujiwara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Fujiwara.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez scores with a nice head shot.
Benavidez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benavidez misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Benavidez's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara darts in trying to clinch
and Benavidez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Benavidez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benavidez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Benavidez circles away.
Fujiwara throws a poor cross that misses
and Benavidez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benavidez misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benavidez.
Fujiwara misses with a jab to the body
and Benavidez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benavidez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Benavidez's belly button to the back.
Benavidez looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
Fujiwara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Fujiwara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujiwara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Benavidez is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Benavidez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roy Benavidez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benavidez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benavidez throws out the jab.
Fujiwara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujiwara misses the jab.
Benavidez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Benavidez moves out of range.
Benavidez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Fujiwara.
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benavidez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Fujiwara moves out of range of the strikes.
Benavidez looks to land a left hand but Fujiwara moved out of range nicely.
Benavidez takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Benavidez slips a jab from Fujiwara.
Benavidez slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Benavidez throws out a counter right but Fujiwara avoids it with no problem.
Benavidez digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benavidez. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Fujiwara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Benavidez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benavidez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws out a loose jab but Benavidez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Benavidez lands a jab.
Benavidez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benavidez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujiwara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Benavidez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benavidez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
A big left from Fujiwara misses.
Benavidez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujiwara misses the body punch
and Benavidez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benavidez avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
It seemed like Benavidez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fujiwara moves forwards but Benavidez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Benavidez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benavidez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujiwara tries to clinch
and Benavidez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benavidez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara misses with a straight left.
Benavidez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benavidez misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Benavidez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benavidez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Benavidez!
Roy Benavidez is the new middleweight champion!
Roy Benavidez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kai throws the kick towards the body but Fujiwara avoids it.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai thumps Fujiwara with a low kick.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Kai.
A little jabbing left from Fujiwara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fujiwara is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujiwara.
Sloppy strikes there by Fujiwara.#T1#
Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kai to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Fujiwara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fujiwara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Kai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kai is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fujiwara working the body and head with strikes.
Fujiwara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Fujiwara throws an elbow but Kai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fujiwara working away.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working.
Fujiwara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kai some visible discomfort.
Fujiwara landing a few strikes.
Fujiwara looks up at the clock and then as Kai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fujiwara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but Kai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara tries to buck Kai off but Kai is having none of it.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Fujiwara is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai not doing much here.
Fujiwara is staying active underneath Kai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Kai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kai is trying to work for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fujiwara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Fujiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fujiwara's body to avoid the submission. Fujiwara has instead reached around Kai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fujiwara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr
Date: Mar 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Fujiwara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Benavidez.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara catches Benavidez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Benavidez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Benavidez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benavidez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fujiwara's hands.#CL#
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara has a couple of punches blocked by Benavidez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujiwara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Benavidez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara lands an uppercut.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Fujiwara wants to stall.
Fujiwara working aggressively here.
#T1#
Fujiwara can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
Benavidez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benavidez pushes Fujiwara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujiwara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujiwara.
A short right from Benavidez on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benavidez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez tries to throw a body punch but Fujiwara avoids it by throwing Benavidez back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujiwara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benavidez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benavidez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Fujiwara.
Benavidez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujiwara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujiwara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benavidez misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Benavidez avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Benavidez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Benavidez.
A right hand to the body from Fujiwara.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
A short body shot lands from Fujiwara as the two fighters clinch.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujiwara lands a hook that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Fujiwara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a body punch.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Benavidez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Fujiwara presses Benavidez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benavidez tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara - that landed with a thud.
Benavidez blocks a body shot from Fujiwara.
Benavidez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujiwaras head.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benavidez or not.
Benavidez looks winded!
A short left from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a left to the head.
Fujiwara lands with a light punch inside.
Fujiwara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Benavidez avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Fujiwara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara taking a breather.
Fujiwara digs a right hand underneath Benavidez's ribcage. Benavidez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujiwara is pushing Benavidez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujiwara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fujiwara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benavidezs head.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fujiwara.
#ROC#
Benavidez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Benavidez throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Benavidez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujiwara doesn't seem phased though.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benavidez can do to turn this around?
Benavidez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujiwara lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fujiwara.
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!
Benavidez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujiwara can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
#T1#
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujiwara presses Benavidez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez lands an uppercut.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Benavidez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara tries a body shot but Benavidez blocks it.
Yoshi Fujiwara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Fujiwara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benavidez's elbow.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fujiwara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Benavidez controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujiwara.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujiwara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benavidez.
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Benavidez.
Benavidez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fujiwara.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Benavidez.
Benavidez lands with a left to the head.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Fujiwara tries to work over Benavidez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benavidez.
Benavidez can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Benavidez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benavidez tries for a takedown but Fujiwara manages to get underhooks.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Benavidez controls his hands.
Benavidez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fujiwara after a bit of a struggle.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
Fujiwara can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fujiwara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benavidez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.#T4#
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara taking a breather.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujiwara tries to stall but Benavidez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez fails to pull guard.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benavidez is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
It looked like Fujiwara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benavidez takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara with a hook.
Benavidez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Benavidez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benavidez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Benavidez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara lands a right hook to the body.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benavidez manages to avoid it.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Benavidez ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benavidez moves away.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benavidez has time to react.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Benavidez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Benavidez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Fujiwara - just one landing.
Yoshi Fujiwara is winning the standup battle so far.
Benavidez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujiwara's head backwards.
Fujiwara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benavidez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benavidez takes one on the button.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benavidez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Benavidez circles away.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses its target.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
Jab, jab by Fujiwara - just one landing.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benavidez looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fujiwara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses its target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benavidez is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara punishes Benavidez's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara connects with a single shot there.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara is looking to counter the offense by Benavidez and move into the clinch.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Fujiwara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujiwara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benavidezs head.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Benavidez tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Benavidez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Benavidez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Benavidez avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujiwara 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Calacon lands a nice hook to Fujiwara's body. Fujiwara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara lands with a cross.
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calacon throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Fujiwara throws a lazy right hand but Calacon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calacon looks to land a left hand but Fujiwara moved out of range nicely.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a shoot takedown. Calacon fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calacon's head.
Fujiwara postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Calacon has wrist control.
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Calacon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Calacon!#REVR#
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Calacon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Calacon is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Calacon trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Calacon stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calacon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Calacon gets full guard.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Calacon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Fujiwara has a hand on Calacon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Calacon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Calacon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fujiwara is looking to escape.
Fujiwara is looking to improve his position but Calacon isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Fujiwara is still trying to improve position.
Calacon controlling from mount.
Fujiwara tries to reverse the position but Calacon maintains control.
Calacon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fujiwara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
Calacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon stuns Fujiwara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Calacon.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Calacon walks into a left hand.
Fujiwara works the jab nicely.
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.
Calacon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Calacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calacon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calacon thinking.
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!
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
#T1#
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calacon leaves Fujiwara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujiwara at a distance.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but Calacon shows good takedown defense.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.#CL#
Calacon rushes Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to push Calacon away but Calacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Fujiwara is trying to break free.
Calacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara is trying to push Calacon away but Calacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fujiwara is trying to break the clinch but Calacon has him pressed against the cage.
Calacon misses with the head strike.
Calacon digs a right hand into Fujiwara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujiwara's gas tank.
Fujiwara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calacon stops a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
#BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calacon.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calacon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara works over Calacon with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely. #T4#
Fujiwara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Calacon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fujiwara postures up in Calacon's guard and throws a big left but Calacon blocks it.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Calacon has wrist control.
Fujiwara throwing strikes from guard but Calacon blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Calacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Calacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujiwara moves away from the strike by Calacon.
Fujiwara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Calacon tries to clinch there but Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown but Calacon sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon throws a hook but Fujiwara avoids it easily.#CL#
Calacon moves into the clinch successfully.
Calacon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calacon.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujiwara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calacon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.
Fujiwara can't break the clinch.
Calacon misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujiwara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujiwara looking to stall.
Fujiwara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conrad Calacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Calacon keeps control of Fujiwara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujiwara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calacon's elbow.
Calacon keeps control of Fujiwara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujiwara can't break the clinch.
Calacon lands with a left to the head.
Calacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Calacon.
Calacon prevents Fujiwara from breaking the clinch.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujiwara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Calacon lands a shot to the body.
Calacon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Fujiwara is looking to control Calacon's arms but Calacon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fujiwara has his back to the cage.
Calacon throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Calacon.
Calacon throws a head punch that misses.
Fujiwara tries to break the clinch but Calacon is controlling the position.
Fujiwara tries to circle away but Calacon has him pinned against the cage.
Calacon prevents Fujiwara from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Calacon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara cracks a nice hook into Calacon's ribs.
Calacon wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.
Fujiwara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujiwara lands a jab to Calacon's midsection.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Calacon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujiwara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Calacon avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Calacon misses.
Calacon closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calacon won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calacon is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Calacon tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calacon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Calacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conrad Calacon.
I think Fujiwara 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Fujiwara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves away #TD2#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones 's guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujiwara's guard. Nice move by Jones !#REVR#
Jones is looking to stand up but Fujiwara won't let him.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fujiwara 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.#SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujiwara, up you get!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujiwara's head backwards.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a combination
and Fujiwara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a straight left. #T2#
Jones throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
Fujiwara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujiwara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones .
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a right and a left that Fujiwara avoids nicely.
Jones digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Fujiwara stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
#T3#
Jones swinging wildly here.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colt Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones 's guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fujiwara is controlling him.
Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Fujiwara finds it's target.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Jones 's belly button to the back.
Jones throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jones .
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Colt Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jones wants to clinch but Fujiwara slips to the side
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara lands a body shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Sloppy strikes from Jones . Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones 's head backwards.
Fujiwara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2##TD2#
Fujiwara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fujiwara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Fujiwara has passed into mount! Damn!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fujiwara controlling the pace for now.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fujiwara lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones is taking damage to the body and head.
Fujiwara loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jones hold on?
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fujiwara. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Fujiwara has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fujiwara gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fujiwara throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Fujiwara is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Fujiwara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fujiwara punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara controls the position.#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with punches from the back.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Fujiwara is in full control for now.
Fujiwara landing with strikes.
Fujiwara avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Fujiwara landing with strikes.
Jones tries to roll but Fujiwara sticks to his back.
Jones takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fujiwara missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Fujiwara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones looks to clinch
and Fujiwara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fujiwara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones thuds his right hand into Fujiwara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Fujiwara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujiwara misses the target.
As Fujiwara looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Fujiwara just gets out of the way.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fujiwara counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fujiwara defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujiwara connects with the punch.#T2#
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujiwara staying out of range there.
Fujiwara goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Fujiwara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Colt Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fujiwara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Fujiwara persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colt Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.
Jones throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Fujiwara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones cracks Fujiwara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
#T4#
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Fujiwara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujiwara throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Jones clinches. #BC2#
Fujiwara breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with the combination.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Fujiwara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Jones .
Fujiwara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Fujiwara counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujiwara misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones parries the strikes from Fujiwara easily there. Fujiwara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Fujiwara lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to buck Fujiwara off.
Yoshi Fujiwara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fujiwara throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones 's head but Jones avoids it well.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Jones parries the strikes from Fujiwara easily there. Fujiwara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Fujiwara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Fujiwara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fujiwara cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fujiwara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fujiwara lands an elbow.
Fujiwara working the head with strikes.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fujiwara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Fujiwara.#T3#
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ES#
Jones bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
Fujiwara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Fujiwara shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones moves out of range as Fujiwara strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Fujiwara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujiwara lands a nice hook to Jones 's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujiwara lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Fujiwara misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fujiwara with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara slips a jab and a cross from Jones .
The crowd cheers as Fujiwara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Fujiwara's shoulder, as Fujiwara tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Some wild striking there from Jones .
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones .
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Fujiwara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Jones 's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujiwara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Fujiwara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to clinch.#T3#
Fujiwara misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Fujiwara backing up. Fujiwara nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Fujiwara misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones slips a jab from Fujiwara.
Jones 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Fujiwara is rocked!
Fujiwara gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jones gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fujiwara is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
ABW 86 Jones- Benavidez
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kai scores with a body shot.
Kai thows a body kick. Fujiwara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fujiwara looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara with the counter takedown but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
Kai defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Kai avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kai slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kron Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fujiwara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiwara shoots in for a double leg but Kai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai jabs at Fujiwara's body.
Kai lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai.
Kai cracks Fujiwara with a good jab.
Kai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kai as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Kai does no damage.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai throws a sloppy body shot
and Fujiwara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.#TD2#
Fujiwara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Kai's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujiwara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Kai is looking for a triangle but Fujiwara pushes his legs off easily.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kai is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fujiwara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kai wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujiwara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujiwara passes into half guard.
Fujiwara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fujiwara wants to take a breather but Kai is having none of it.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kai trying to control here.
Fujiwara wants to free his trapped foot but Kai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kai to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fujiwara's hands.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Kai throws a leg kick but Fujiwara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a shot to the body.
Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kai defends it well.
No luck for Fujiwara with that takedown attempt.
Kai blocks a jab.
Fujiwara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
Kai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kai's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara works over Kai with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiwara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiwara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kai has control of Fujiwara's left arm, preventing Fujiwara from doing any damage. #T2#
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara passes into half guard.
Fujiwara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Kai is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kai's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Fujiwara is looking for a kimura here.
Kai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kai!
Fujiwara scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kai?
Kai gets back to half guard.
Fujiwara wants to pass to mount but Kai is defending the position. #T4#
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Kai's hands, connecting with Kai's forehead.
Fujiwara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Fujiwara there.
Fujiwara wants to take a breather but Kai is having none of it.
Yoshi Fujiwara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kai wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy.
Fujiwara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujiwara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to control from half guard but Kai is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fujiwara lands a nice short elbow.
Kai is trying to maintain the position but Fujiwara is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fujiwara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kron Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Kai.
A shot to the liver by Fujiwara. Beautiful body shot.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kai has managed to clinch.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujiwara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujiwara wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara is pushing Kai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Fujiwara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kai prevents it.
Kron Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
Kai tries to stall but Fujiwara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Fujiwara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara passes Kai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fujiwara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Fujiwara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kai sees it coming and defends easily.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working.
Kai wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kai is trying to maintain the position but Fujiwara is very close to passing his half guard.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Fujiwara is trying to control. Kai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Kai is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujiwara working Kai over with strikes.
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Kai's hands, connecting with Kai's forehead.
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai trying to hold on to Fujiwara's head to control him but Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fujiwara controlling the action here.#T4#
Fujiwara tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
Kai tries to get to full guard but Fujiwara has control of the leg.
Well, if Fujiwara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fujiwara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 73
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujiwara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara looks to land a combination but Bei avoids it well.
Bei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bei doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Bei. No joy for Fujiwara on that attempt. #CL#
Bei gets a clinch.
A short right from Bei.
Bei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it.
Bei lands a shot to the body.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Bei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bei lands an elbow just above Fujiwara 's eye.
Bei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Fujiwara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Fujiwara throws a strike but Bei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bei wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving.
Bei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bei is looking to escape.
Fujiwara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but Bei defending well. #T2#
Bei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujiwara. #SUB2#
Fujiwara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bei is just riding it out for now. Fujiwara eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bei gets back to full guard.
Fujiwara forces his way into half guard.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bei's head.
Fujiwara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Bei is trying to stand back up but Fujiwara is controlling him
Fujiwara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Bei is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujiwara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fujiwara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bei!
Fujiwara avoids the attempt from Bei to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bei manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #T4#
Fujiwara is looking to advance position but Bei won't allow it.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bei to regain full guard.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Bei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bei keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
Bei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fujiwara controls the pace.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bei wants to clinch.
Bei tries to clinch there but Fujiwara circles away.
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujiwara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bei is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Bei's head coaches at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fujiwara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bei doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bei tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves away
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara connects with the punch.
Bei wants to clinch
and Fujiwara counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Fujiwara swats away the attempt to clinch by Bei.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Bei moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Bei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bei tries to clinch up but Fujiwara circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bei tries to clinch up.
Bei doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bei misses with a head kick.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bei wants to clinch
and Fujiwara counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu Bei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bei tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujiwara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujiwara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL#
Bei closes the distance and clinches.
Bei keeps control of Fujiwara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bei lands a left hand.
Bei misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Bei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Bei is looking to clinch.
Bei tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujiwara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bei throws a push kick but Fujiwara slaps the foot to one side.
Fujiwara throws out a counter right but Bei avoids it with no problem.
Bei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu Bei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Fujiwara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fujiwara lands with a good body shot.
Bei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujiwara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bei throws a wild body kick that Fujiwara sees coming a mile off.
Fujiwara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bei.
Bei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Bei drives through and clinches with Fujiwara against the cage.
Bei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Bei.
Bei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bei.
Bei lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks from the clinch.
Bei misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujiwara feints the counter takedown.
Liu Bei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Fujiwara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujiwara keeps the fight on the outside.
Bei tries to clinch but Fujiwara is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujiwara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bei moves in looking to clinch but Fujiwara pushes him off.#TD2#
Fujiwara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bei is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Bei is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
Fujiwara wants to control but Bei is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bei wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bei moves into the clinch.
Bei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujiwara avoids it.
Fujiwara is trying to break free.
Bei works on Fujiwara's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fujiwara is trying to force a seperation but Bei has the dominant position.
Bei working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Fujiwara tightens his grip and picks Bei up, before dumping him to the ground. Bei manages to land in guard. #ES#
Bei kicks Fujiwara off and gets to his feet.
Fujiwara scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bei tries to clinch there but Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bei tries to clinch up but Fujiwara circles away and keeps his distance.
Bei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Bei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bei throws a leg kick but Fujiwara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujiwara throws out the jab. #CL#
Bei rushes Fujiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
Bei wants to clinch.
Fujiwara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujiwara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujiwara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bei clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Fujiwara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bei tries to bum rush Fujiwara with a series of wild strikes but Fujiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Fujiwara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bei darts in and clinches Fujiwara up against the cage.
Fujiwara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fujiwara can turn it around.
Bei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Liu Bei has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bei slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujiwara swats away the attempt to clinch by Bei.
Bei tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Bei throws a head kick that misses.
Bei tries to clinch but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Bei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujiwara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Bei wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.
Bei is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Bei strikes.
Fujiwara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Bei.
Bei closes the distance but Fujiwara moves to the side
and Fujiwara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bei wants to clinch up but Fujiwara keeps it at a distance.
Fujiwara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Fujiwara tries to counter it with a takedown but Bei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bei misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Bei moves in looking to clinch but Fujiwara pushes him off.
Bei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bei is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara misses with a looping right.
Bei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bei tries to clinch but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara with the counter takedown but Bei avoids it easily.
Bei tries to clinch there but Fujiwara circles away.
Bei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bei moves in looking to clinch but Fujiwara pushes him off.
Bei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fujiwara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Fujiwara sizes up Gazelle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Gazelle shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujiwara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gazelle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujiwara scores with a jab. Gazelle acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Gazelle is rocked!
Fujiwara drops Gazelle with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fujiwara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Fujiwara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Garbut has been cut.
Fujiwara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garbut.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fujiwara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garbut looks to land a left hand but Fujiwara moved out of range nicely.
Fujiwara lands with a hook. Garbut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujiwara scores with a hook.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbut takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garbut's head.#ROC#
Garbut is rocked!
Fujiwara fakes the body blow, causing Garbut to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garbut goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Watkins scores with a three punch combo!
Watkins throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
Watkins defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Watkins throws a big counter combination but Fujiwara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Watkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Fujiwara has closed the distance and engaged Watkins in a clinch.
Watkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fujiwara.
A hook to the body from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara - that landed with a thud.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujiwara.
A shot in the inside from Fujiwara.
Watkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fujiwara just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fujiwara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujiwara is working Watkins over against the cage.
Fujiwara pushes Watkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Watkins is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Fujiwara.
Oh Watkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiwara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watkins.
Fujiwara pushes Watkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fujiwara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujiwara unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Watkins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fujiwara is unloading with more strikes now! Watkins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Event:
ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Fujiwara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fujiwara lands in his opponent's guard.
Watkins trying to keep a closed guard but Fujiwara is proving a slippery customer.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fujiwara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Watkins working for a triangle but Fujiwara defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Watkins is trying to keep Fujiwara in close.
#T1#
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Watkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujiwara defends well.
Watkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Watkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiwara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujiwara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujiwara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Watkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiwara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fujiwara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara passes Watkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fujiwara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fujiwara lands a nice short elbow.
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujiwara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
It looks like Fujiwara 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.
Nice strikes from Fujiwara there.
Fujiwara not doing much here.
Watkins is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watkins is working hard here to advance position.
Fujiwara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fujiwara in particular looking to stall.
Watkins is trying to control but Fujiwara passes into side control!
Fujiwara working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Fujiwara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fujiwara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fujiwara lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara 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#
Fujiwara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fujiwara lands a nice hook to Watkins's body. Watkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watkins dives in and grabs Fujiwara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujiwara pushes down on Watkins's head and hops out.
Fujiwara scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Watkins is rocked!
and Fujiwara counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Watkins! He's just covering up as Fujiwara starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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