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Event:
KAMIKAZE 51: Never Too Late
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Masato shoots in but no luck this time.
Masato shoots in looking for a takedown. Draven tries to sprawl out of it but Masato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Draven scores with a hook.
Draven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Draven looks for the body kick but Masato saw that one coming.
Draven cracks the inside of Masato's front leg.
Draven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draven.
Draven throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Masato throws the kick towards the body but Draven avoids it.
Draven lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Masato drives through and clinches with Draven against the cage.
#T1#
Draven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
Masato has had enough of the clinch but Draven keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Masato jumps guard.
#SU#
Draven stands and steps away. Masato gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Draven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draven lands with a nice body punch.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Draven.
Draven throws a right hand that Masato ducks under and follows up with a left that Masato also avoids with ease.
Draven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Draven lands with a shot to the body.
Masato tries for a takedown but Draven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kugimiya Masato.
That kick from Draven tenderised Masato's leg. Masato is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masato throws a push kick but Draven slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Draven.
Draven presses Masato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Draven.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Draven.
Draven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Draven.
Masato looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Draven.
Draven digs a right hand underneath Masato's ribcage. Masato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Draven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Draven.
Draven lands a shot to the body.
Draven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Draven lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Draven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Draven.
A right hand to the body from Draven.
#T3#
Draven works on Masato's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draven.
Draven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Draven.
Draven scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Draven. #ROC#
Masato is rocked!
Draven is working Masato over against the cage.
Draven lands a nice shot to the body.
Draven pushes Masato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Draven lands with a light punch inside.
Draven lands a nice elbow.
Masato is still on wobbly legs! Can Draven finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Kugimiya Masato has been cut.
Masato takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draven can pounce on him.
Draven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masato seems to have recovered his senses.
Masato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Draven.
Draven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Draven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Draven.
Draven lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Draven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masato, pushing him back against the cage.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
A short right from Draven.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draven.
Draven lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Draven on the inside.
Draven scores with a shot to the side of Masato's head.
A short right from Draven.
Draven pushes Masato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Draven is working Masato over against the cage.
Masato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draven lands an elbow inside that Masato shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masato trying to stall but Draven improves his position.
Draven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draven lands with a short shot to the head.
Draven unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Masato! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Draven is unloading with more strikes now! Masato drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Draven!
A victorious Eric Draven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 44: Revolution
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Masato.
#TD#
Masato drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kretschmer keeping moving, preventing Masato from controlling successfully.
Masato tries to free his leg and advance position but Kretschmer is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kretschmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato wants to control from the top but Kretschmer keeps moving. #T1#
Kretschmer managing to control the position.
Masato wants to pass the guard but Kretschmer is keeping the position.
Masato throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masato is pushing down on Kretschmer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kretschmer is fighting to maintain full guard but Masato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kretschmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masato trying to control the action but Kretschmer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Masato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masato is trying to control the action in half guard but Kretschmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kretschmer thuds a left hand into Masato's body.
Kretschmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Kugimiya Masato has been cut.#T3#
Masato with a poor takedown
and Kretschmer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kretschmer scores with a body shot.
Masato takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masato.
Despite the aggression on Kretschmer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masato shoots for a double leg takedown but Kretschmer sprawls well. He's pushed Masato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugimiya Masato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masato takes one to the chin there.
Kretschmer digs a good hook to Masato's body.
Masato takes one to the side of the head.
Masato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Kretschmer connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kretschmer counters with a straight that turns Masato's legs to rubber! Kretschmer pushes forward with more strikes and Masato goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gero Kretschmer!
Gero Kretschmer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Sudo misses #TD#
and Masato counters with a takedown into side control.
Sudo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
You can see the frustration on Sudo's face as Masato controls the position. #SUB#
Masato is trying to get an arm triangle but Sudo is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masato is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sudo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masato lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Masato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sudo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Masato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masato moves into full mount! #SUB#
Masato is working for a guillotine from mount but Sudo frees his head quite easily.
Masato controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Sudo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masato.
Masato controlling his opponent. #T3#
Masato'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sudo taking shots to the head.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Masato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been informed that Sudo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Masato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masato content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Masato is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sudo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masato raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masato controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Masato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masato wants to pass to mount but Sudo is defending the position.
Masato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Masato is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudo is in trouble now - Masato has advanced to mount!
Sudo is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Masato is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sudo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sudo shrugs it off.
Masato tries to control but Sudo wriggling away.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato looking to control but Sudo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masato tries to control but Sudo wriggling away. #T3##SUB#
Masato jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sudo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sudo and Masato has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Masato has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Sudo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masato. #SUB#
Masato looking to secure an arm triangle but Sudo defends it well. #T4#
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sudo for as long as he can get away with.
Masato landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Masato wants to finish this one by submission but Sudo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato 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#
A head kick misses from Masato.
Sudo has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Masato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sudo!
Sudo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Masato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masato controlling from mount.
Sudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sudo's face.
#T1#
Masato controlling his opponent.
Sudo is bucking up trying to escape but Masato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Masato is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sudo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sudo shrugs it off.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
Masato has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Masato swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
After the big win, Kugimiya Masato made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SHINTO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Carpe shoots in and drives through. Masato sprawls well.
Masato slaps away a takedown attempt from Carpe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masato.
Carpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masato appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carpe somewhat.
Kugimiya Masato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Carpe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Masato, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Carpe misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Masato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carpe is looking to stand up but Masato isn't so interested in that idea.
Masato wants to control from the top but Carpe keeps moving. #T1#
Masato stays in close to Carpe's body and controls the position.
Carpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masato is controlling him.
Masato pushing down on Carpe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Masato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masato working Carpe over with strikes.
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Still in half guard, Masato seems content to control.
Masato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carpe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Carpe looking for submissions off his back.
Masato works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masato trying to control the position but Carpe is working away.
Carpe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masato moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masato connects with an inside leg kick.
Carpe darts in looking for a takedown but Masato gets double underhooks and turns Carpe into the cage.
Masato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carpe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masato counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carpe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masato passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carpe! #SUB#
Masato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masato tries to clinch up.
Carpe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Masato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carpe is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masato tries to advance to mount but Carpe denies him.
Masato content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Carpe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Masato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpe keeps working.
Carpe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Masato passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carpe really wants to buck Masato off and get back to his feet.
Masato controlling his opponent. #T2#
Masato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carpe is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masato wants to control the pace but Carpe is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Masato controlling from mount.
Masato trying to control but Carpe is having none of it.
Masato controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masato looking to control but Carpe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Masato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carpe is now in Masato's guard. A big mistake from Masato there, giving up the dominant position!
Masato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Carpe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Masato has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Carpe manages to get his head free but now Masato has transitioned to an armbar! Carpe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Masato! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SHINTO for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Benneson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benneson tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Benneson clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Masato manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Benneson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masato, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Masato gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benneson regains guard.
Masato content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato postures up.
Masato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Masato'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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masato duly obliges. #CL#
Masato moves into the clinch.
Benneson tries to pull guard but Masato holds him up against the cage and eventually Benneson drops back down to his feet.
Masato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Benneson breaks from the clinch.
Benneson throws a combination that misses
and Masato counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##TD#
Masato looking to score a takedown here. Benneson is defending well but Masato drives through and ends up in Benneson's guard.
Benneson has Masato pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Benneson has his foot on Masato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masato works his way back into a safe position though.
Masato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benneson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Masato.#SUB2#
Benneson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masato is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Masato looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benneson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Masato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benneson won't be happy with that.
Benneson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masato content just to control the position here.
Masato tries to control but Benneson wriggling away.
Masato controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Benneson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Masato has control of Benneson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Benneson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Masato is working for a guillotine from mount but Benneson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benneson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Masato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masato looking to pass the guard.
Masato wants to control from the top but Benneson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benneson trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Masato's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Benneson keeping moving, preventing Masato from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benneson trying to keep a closed guard but Masato is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Masato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benneson!
Benneson tries to improve position but can't.
Masato trying to control the position but Benneson is working away.
Kugimiya Masato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masato advances to full mount. #T2#
Masato content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Masato is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3##SUB#
Masato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benneson can do to turn this around?
Benneson is looking to get to half guard.
Masato looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masato wants to control the pace but Benneson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Masato quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Masato but it's paid off an Benneson is forced to tap! Nice work by Masato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kugimiya Masato!
Kugimiya Masato made sure to mention his sponsor, SHINTO in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 20: Big Bombs!
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Masato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Kretschmer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kretschmer.
Kretschmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Kretschmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato shoots for a takedown but Kretschmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kretschmer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masato shoots in for a takedown but Kretschmer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugimiya Masato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kretschmer avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kretschmer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Masato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kretschmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kretschmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kretschmer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masato tries to close the distance and clinch but Kretschmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kretschmer defends it nicely.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masato is defended easily by Kretschmer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kretschmer! But no joy.
Masato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kugimiya Masato has been cut.
Masato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kretschmer lands a nice looking body shot.
Masato walks into a left hand.
Masato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kretschmer's waist but Kretschmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masato off to one side.
Kretschmer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kretschmer lands with an overhand left.
Masato moves in looking to clinch but Kretschmer pushes him off.
Masato dives in and grabs Kretschmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kretschmer pushes down on Masato's head and hops out.
Masato fails with a takedown attempt.
Kretschmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masato fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kretschmer connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kretschmer. That snapped Masato's head back.
Masato fails with the takedown
and Kretschmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masato drops his hands momentarily and Kretschmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masato is defended easily by Kretschmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gero Kretschmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kugimiya Masato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Masato fails with the takedown.
Masato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kretschmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masato.
Kretschmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kretschmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kretschmer with a hook.
Kretschmer throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Masato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kretschmer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kretschmer wants to get back to his feet but Masato is dominant here and he's now got Kretschmer's back!#T1##SUB#
Kretschmer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Masato working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Kretschmer right now.
#SUB#
Masato has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kretschmer is in real trouble here. Masato gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kretschmer is tapping out! Masato wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kugimiya Masato!
After the big win, Kugimiya Masato made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SHINTO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Gero Kretschmer spoke after the fight, saying 'I would prefer even to lose with honor than to win by cheating.'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 16: Dream Team
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Masato manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russell on his heels. He'll look to pass Russell's guard now, I'm sure.
Masato prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Masato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masato stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masato tries to move to mount but Russell blocks the move with his legs.
Masato happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masato 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.#T1#
Masato is looking to take a break and control but Russell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masato tries to move into full mount but can't pass Russell's legs.
Masato is trying to move to mount but Russell reverses beautifully and ends up in Masato's guard.
Masato is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Russell tries to stand but Masato is controlling from the bottom.
Masato has control of Russell's left arm, preventing Russell from doing any damage. #SUB#
Masato has his foot on Russell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russell works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Masato has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
Russell is looking to stand up but Masato won't let him.
Masato controlling Russell's posture.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Russell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kugimiya Masato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Russell scores with a one two! Masato had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kugimiya Masato has been cut.
Masato throws a body punch but Russell moves out of range.
And Russell tries to counter it with a takedown but Masato pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Masato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Russell is looking to get back to is feet but Masato passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato controlling the position.
Masato'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.#T1#
Russell prevents Masato from improving position.
Russell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Russell is not content to let Masato control the position.
Russell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masato controlling his opponent.
Russell wants to try and get back to his feet.
Masato with the ground and pound from mount.
Russell really wants to buck Masato off and get back to his feet.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Russell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Masato controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Russell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Masato. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
Russell is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Masato working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Russell looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Masato! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kugimiya Masato!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kugimiya Masato made sure he mentioned SHINTO, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Masato forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
Masato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masato slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Masato gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masato sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Masato drops back looking for a leg! Romero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romero manages to kick Masato off! Masato jumps back into Romero's guard. #SUB#
Masato drops back looking for a leg! Romero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romero manages to kick Masato off! Masato jumps back into Romero's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Masato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masato slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Masato is trying for a kimura here. Romero looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Masato wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kugimiya Masato!
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