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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Tsuruta connects with a single shot there.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Kane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Kane shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
#T1#
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters with an inside leg kick.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at Tsuruta to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsuruta lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Kane.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
Kane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane walks into a jab.#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Tsuruta.
Kane seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Kane's midsection.#KD2#
Tsuruta lands a big uppercut and Kane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kane looks OK. Tsuruta waves Kane back to his feet!
Tsuruta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Kane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kane scrambles back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kane throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta cracks Kane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta steps in with a hook that catches Kane right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tsuruta follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kane looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, 160Q Energy for $150 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Donk. Tsuruta catches Kha right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta sizes up Kha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta 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.
Un Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha fails with the takedown
and Tsuruta counters with a huge left! Kha is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tsuruta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kha from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tsuruta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 160Q Energy for $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Un Kha was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Tsuruta has managed to clinch.
A short right from Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta finds Johnson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Johnson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Tsuruta lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Johnson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta very nearly forgot to thank 160Q Energy for $150 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:
新年おめでとう 22-23
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch.#TD#
Leighton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsuruta is trying to keep an underhook but Leighton manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Tsuruta
Leighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuruta keeps working.
Tsuruta trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Leighton manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (5) vs (0) Tsuruta
Tsuruta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Leighton pushes him away.
Tsuruta stops Leighton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tsuruta tries to reverse the position but Leighton maintains control.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Leighton pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is squirming around, avoiding Leighton's attempts to control the action.
Tsuruta prevents Leighton from taking his back.#SUB#
Tsuruta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leighton. #T1##SUB#
Leighton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leighton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Leighton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tsuruta holds of for dear life.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tsuruta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (8) vs (0) Tsuruta
Leighton has the hooks in. Tsuruta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Leighton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton'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.#T2##SUB#
Leighton working for a choke but Tsuruta is defending well.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Leighton gets his hands free as Tsuruta looks to control. #SUB#
Leighton is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Tsuruta is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eliott Leighton!
A relieved looking Eliott Leighton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 37: Melondov v Hawthorne
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsuruta steps away.
Falcone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Falcone!
#CL2#
Falcone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falcone. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcone scores with a jab.
Tsuruta tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Falcone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Falcone misses the jab.#CL2#
Falcone clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Falcone.#T2#
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsuruta takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Falcone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcone.
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcone doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcone tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Falcone! Tsuruta lets Falcone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Falcone is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Tsuruta measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Falcone! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta very nearly forgot to thank 160Q Energy for $150 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:
WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Melondov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Melondov lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Melondov takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tsuruta's jaw. Tsuruta's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Melondov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
A less than humble Zheko Melondov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WVT 30: McDonald v Knox
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsuruta after a bit of a struggle.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuruta has double underhooks.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hill out cold! Hill corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, 160Q Energy for $150 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boone throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Boone connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta clobbers Boone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boone misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Boone misses with a wild body shot.
Boone missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta wants to clinch.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Tsuruta fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Boone throws out a powerful jab.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Boone clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Boone 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.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Boone. #BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Boone looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Boone manages to avoid it.
Boone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuruta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
Boone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Boone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Boone manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Boone there.
Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Boone avoids the punch easily.
Boone throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
Boone throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Boone misses.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boone tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Boone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Boone swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Boone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boone stalling against the cage.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
#ROC#Boone is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Boone is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Boone throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Boone.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Boone takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boone throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range. #CL#
Tsuruta has managed to clinch.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Boone has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta works on Boone's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsuruta eats them both and turns towards Boone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tsuruta tests Boone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Boone digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta cracks Boone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Boone.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boone's head.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Boone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Boone misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boone misses with a two punch combination.
Boone throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Boone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta.
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Boone dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Boone.
Tsuruta takes one on the button.
Tsuruta sizes up Boone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boone misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boone tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
#T2#
Boone throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Boone strikes.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta slips a jab and a cross from Boone.
Boone throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Boone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boone misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boone tries to clinch up.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boone misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boone throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta lands a jab.#T3#
Boone scores with a one two! Tsuruta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Boone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Boone misses with a left hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta 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.
Boone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Boone misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Boone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boone misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta scores with a counter punch that sends Boone to the canvas! Tsuruta smells blood - he's punishing Boone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Boone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras.
Jackson Boone spoke after the fight, saying 'don�t let them put out the fayah that�s burnin inside yah'. |
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Event:
SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire works Tsuruta's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.#T1#
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire 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 Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuruta avoided it.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McGuire.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
#T2#
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
McGuire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tsuruta 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.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire has Tsuruta pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Ralph McGuire 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#
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
McGuire drops Tsuruta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tsuruta looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 911 Never Forget
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Nig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a combination
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Nig's head back.
Nig lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Nig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tsuruta! Nig lets Tsuruta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Nig rattles Tsuruta with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Tsuruta tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nig dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Tsuruta stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
After the fight, Nig Nig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weismuller stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a hook.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Weismuller moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Weismuller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weismuller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Weismuller knows he should have avoided that one.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta blocks the body kick.
Weismuller slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Weismuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta 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.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller throws a series of strikes that have Tsuruta backpedaling.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Weismuller avoids it well.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weismuller. Tsuruta shrugs it off though.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a one two combo.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller goes for a small jab and connects. Now Weismuller goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Tsuruta stumbles back but Weismuller runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Tsuruta to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Tsuruta will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back.#T1#
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Tsuruta's defenses.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Bronson moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Tsuruta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuruta's head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Bronson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Bronson tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Bronson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuruta avoided it.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tsuruta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
A jab lands there for Bronson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Bronson drops Tsuruta with a beautiful combination! Tsuruta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bronson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuruta. That did some damage!
Tsuruta seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta walks straight into a right hand from Bronson - that's dropped him! Bronson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tsuruta from any more punishment! Tsuruta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Bronson!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Bronson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 888 Sonni vs. Gustafson
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Phoenix staying out of range there.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta. #CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phoenix throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Tsuruta's defenses.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Tsuruta tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Phoenix.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix'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#
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta connects with a jab.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Phoenix.
Tsuruta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.#T2#
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Blake Phoenix's cut even more.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tsuruta has got the better of the exchanges.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix takes one on the button.#CUT#The cut above Blake Phoenix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Phoenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix unleashes a big counter combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Phoenix.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta connects with a single shot there.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Phoenix blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks. #T1#
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a huge left! Tsuruta is in big trouble! He's backing up but Phoenix isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tsuruta from any more damage. A dominating finish by Phoenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Slayin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slayin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Slayin misses with an uppercut
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta with a hook.
Slayin's corner calls for a 1-2. Slayin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Slayin throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Tsuruta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta lands a body punch. #T1#
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
Slayin tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuruta blocks with his arms.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slayin looks winded!
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slayin or not.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayin takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Slayin trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuruta is leaning against Slayin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta lands a body punch.
Tsuruta is leaning against Slayin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta presses Slayin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta. #T3#
Tsuruta is working Slayin over against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Slayin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slayin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsuruta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slayin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Slayin tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Slayin back against the cage.
Slayin misses with the head strike.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayin lands with a light punch inside.
Slayin lands a shoulder strike.
Slayin blocking some punches.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta is working Slayin over against the cage.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Slayin didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta lands with a hook. Slayin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta jabs at Slayin's body.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slayin throws out a leg kick but Tsuruta moves out of range and Slayin only half commits.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin.
It seemed like Slayin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
Slayin loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Slayin and move into the clinch.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slayin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Slayin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayin.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Tsuruta gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta is pushing Slayin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsuruta pushes Slayin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Slayin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tsuruta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slayin can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta pushes Slayin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta works on Slayin's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuruta gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Slayin is rocked!#T3#
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Slayin gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Tsuruta is working Slayin over against the cage.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slayin.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slayin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuruta gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slayin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Slayin.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slayin's elbow.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Slayin seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slayin scores with a knee to the head.
Tsuruta pushes Slayin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomomi Tsuruta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slayin misses with some punches.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slayin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Slayin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta avoiding damage.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayin moves away.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Slayin. That snapped Tsuruta's head back.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayin manages to avoid it.
Slayin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Slayin breaks away and moves out of range.
Rhymin Slayin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slayin slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Slayin tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsuruta is wise to it.#T1#
Slayin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slayin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Slayin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Slayin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Slayin misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Slayin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Slayin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Slayin off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin.
Slayin cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.#CL2#
Slayin drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slayin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
#T3#
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slayin pushes off an throws an elbow but Tsuruta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
Slayin lands a right hand.
Slayin misses with the head strike.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Slayin.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Slayin misses with the head strike.
Slayin throws an elbow but it misses.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayin working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 160Q Energy for $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 879 The Last Dance
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nig throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Nig throws a low kick but Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta 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.#T2#
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Nig lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Nig misses.
Nig misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a thumping low kick.
Nig fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Nig lands.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a left to the body.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Nig misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Tsuruta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nig's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig misses with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Nig throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig 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.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing. #T1#
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Nig misses.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Nig counters with a leg kick.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Tsuruta's head back.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Nig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Tsuruta's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Nig throws a right and a left that Tsuruta avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.#T4#
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nig lands with a cross.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig scores with a leg kick.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig misses the jab.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Nig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tsuruta! Nig lets Tsuruta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tsuruta is rocked!
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nig drops Tsuruta with a huge uppercut! Tsuruta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nig is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C82: Steve vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Tsuruta works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Jones avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones feints with a jab and clips Tsuruta right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Tsuruta is sent crashing into the canvas and Jones leaps in for the kill! Tsuruta tries to get to his feet but Jones is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Tsuruta is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C77: Muller vs. McDonald
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Haskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses with a wild combination.
Haskins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haskins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haskins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
A little jabbing left from Haskins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta works the jab nicely.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range. #T1#
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Haskins's ribs.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Haskins's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Haskins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Haskins circles away and keeps his distance.
Haskins walks into a straight right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Haskins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta wants to clinch.
Haskins 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#
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.#CL#
Tsuruta takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haskins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy right hand. Haskins should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta cracks Haskins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
enabling Haskins to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta connects with a single shot there.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Haskins missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Haskins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haskins misses with a right hand #CL#
and Tsuruta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Haskins.
Haskins wants to break free but Tsuruta has control.
Haskins blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haskins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Haskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haskins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tsuruta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haskins, pushing him back against the cage.
Haskins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haskins counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haskins can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Haskins's body. Haskins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Haskins. #T1#
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haskins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Haskins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haskins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haskins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haskins ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haskins 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.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haskins.#T2#
Haskins staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haskins! But no joy.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
It seemed like Haskins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haskins.#CL#
Haskins gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta tests Haskins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Haskins takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3##CL#
Tsuruta gets a clinch.
Tsuruta'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.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Haskins breaks from the clinch.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Haskins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haskins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
Haskins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Haskins improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Haskins.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Haskins does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Haskins avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haskins! But no joy.
Tsuruta looks to clinch
and Haskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haskins manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Haskins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haskins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
A little jabbing left from Haskins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Haskins lands a left and a right that send Tsuruta crashing to the mat, dazed. Haskins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches with his opponent.
Haskins blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haskins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.#CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tomomi Tsuruta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch but Tsuruta keeps him there for the moment.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Haskins tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haskins tries to break free but Tsuruta pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haskins's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Haskins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.
Haskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Tsuruta pushes Haskins up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Haskins avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Haskins's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haskins on the side of the head.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Haskins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Haskins to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Tsuruta is rocked!
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Haskins counters with a crisp right that sends Tsuruta to the canvas! Haskins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!
Dwayne Haskins is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.
Kahn moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Tsuruta's side.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
Tsuruta wants to clinch up but Kahn keeps it at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta just leaning against Kahn, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta pushes Kahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kahn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Kahn letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
Tsuruta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Tsuruta lands a body punch.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not.
Kahn tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn lands a right hand.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kahn.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.#CL2#
Tsuruta darts in and clinches Kahn up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Kahn. #T1#
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta is looking to control Kahn's arms but Kahn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working aggressively here.
#T3#
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Tsuruta's ribcage. Tsuruta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Kahn tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position. #T2#
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Mohammed Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsuruta tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
The crowd are getting on Tsuruta's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tomomi Tsuruta just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kahn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn misses the jab.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.#T1#
Tsuruta lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Kahn tries to bum rush Tsuruta with a series of wild strikes but Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta throws a one two combo.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.#T2#
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Kahn's body. Kahn 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.
Good leg kick by Kahn.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target. #T3#
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsuruta will feel that in the morning.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.#T4#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta 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.
Kahn tries to score with a low kick but Tsuruta moves his leg out of the way.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsuruta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahn clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tsuruta cracks Kahn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to clinch there but Kahn circles away.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahn misses with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn takes one on the button.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Tsuruta has closed the distance and engaged Kahn in a clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Kahn presses Tsuruta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Kahn's ribcage. Kahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tomomi Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 160Q Energy for $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Tsuruta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Umm has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Umm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta pushes Umm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Umm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Umm scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Umm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tsuruta rushes Umm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Umm.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Umm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umm missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Umm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Umm thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Umm.
Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umm throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Tsuruta counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Umm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm misses with a body punch.
Umm blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umm misses with a body punch.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Umm lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umm.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Umm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Umm lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Umm blocking some punches.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Umm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Umm cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umm.
Umm throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Umm.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Umm's body.
Umm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Umm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuruta doesn't seem phased though.
Umm circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Tsuruta clinches up against the cage.
Umm misses with a body punch.
Umm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta pushes Umm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsuruta gets through Umm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuruta is struggling to control the position.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards. #BC2#
Umm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Umm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umm misses with an uppercut
and Umm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Umm.
Umm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Tsuruta has closed the distance and engaged Umm in a clinch.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Umm works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umm backwards. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeps control of Umm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Umm is breathing heavily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta works on Umm's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umm can do to turn this around?#T4#
Umm tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta catches Umm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Umm. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umm doesn't seem bothered though.
Umm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Umm is rocked!
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umm is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umms head. #T1#
Tsuruta pushes Umm against the cage. Tsuruta is working some dirty boxing. Tsuruta pushes off with a quick right hook! Umm goes down! Umm tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tsuruta moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, 160Q Energy for $150 in his post fight interview.
Rect Umm spoke after the fight, saying 'heavy handed, '. |
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Event:
C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Dinu gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Dinu lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Dinu takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Dinu working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta pushes Dinu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is working Dinu over against the cage.
Dinu looks winded!
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Dinu tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Dinu takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta is working Dinu over against the cage.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Dinu's head.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
Dinu blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Dinu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinu's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
#T2#
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Dinu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta stalls.
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Dinu's ribcage. Dinu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to work over Dinu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinu tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards. #T3#
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinus head.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Dinu is rocked!#KD#
Tsuruta drops Dinu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dinu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dinu is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dinu with a big uppercut! Dinu tries to clinch up but Tsuruta pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dinu to the mat! Dinu covers up and Tsuruta unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, 160Q Energy for $150 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Experiment lV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Experiment lV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Experiment lV closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Experiment lV misses with the head strike.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Experiment lV is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment lV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment lV misses with a body shot.
Experiment lV has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Experiment lV.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Experiment lV gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Experiment lV misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Tsuruta.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment lV misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lV lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Stalling in the clinch from Tsuruta.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment lV fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta presses Experiment lV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Experiment lV is breathing heavily.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Experiment lV scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards. #T3#
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment lV lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment lV or not.
Experiment lV letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
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!
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Experiment lV's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment lV's gas tank.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Tsuruta lands a right hand. #T4#
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Tsuruta.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV can't break the clinch.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment lV working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Experiment lV's ribcage. Experiment lV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsuruta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Experiment lV wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Experiment lV instigates a clinch.
Experiment lV has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV misses with the head strike.
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment lV fails to land.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.#T1#
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
Tsuruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Experiment lV jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsuruta walks away with a smile on his face. Experiment lV gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment lV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Tsuruta darts in and clinches Experiment lV up against the cage.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment lV.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment lV or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Experiment lV's head. #T2#
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Experiment lV is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Oh Experiment lV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards. #KD2#
Tsuruta drops Experiment lV onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Experiment lV is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tsuruta just leaning against Experiment lV, taking a breather.
Tsuruta gets through Experiment lV's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment lV jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsuruta walks away with a smile on his face. Experiment lV gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Experiment lV tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tsuruta wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 160Q Energy for $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Finnish Experiment lV had this to say: 'This was my last fight. As my skills are declining I will focus in future to spar my brothers in the art of grappling.'. |
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Event:
SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsuruta jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Al Din makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a left to the body.
Al Din has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Tsuruta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Din's hands.
Al Din looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Din misses with a hook.
Al Din gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Al Din clinches up against the cage.
Al Din is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Al Din.
Al Din misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Tsuruta jabs at Al Din's body.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Al Din is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Al Din slips under a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Din was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta misses with a combination
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Al Din jabs Tsuruta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuruta's knee momentarily.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Al Din's body. Al Din takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din throws a quick counter head kick but Tsuruta was just out of range.
Tsuruta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Din backs up against the cage.
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!
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T1#
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Al Din.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Al Din wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Al Din's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Al Din slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta cracks Al Din with an open hand slap.
Al Din moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Din with a body shot.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Al Din slips under a jab.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Din tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Al Din throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Din off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Al Din with an uppercut!
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din throws a quick counter head kick but Tsuruta was just out of range.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta tries to get into range but Al Din steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tsuruta! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Al Din scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
A very excited looking Badr Al Din 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:
SYN 808 Whymer vs. Number II
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuruta throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
DeSilva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Tsuruta 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.
DeSilva sizes up Tsuruta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
A low kick from DeSilva is predictable there
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
DeSilva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuruta just manages to avoid it.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva scores with a nice body kick.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but DeSilva avoids it well.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Tsuruta's head back.
DeSilva throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.#T3#
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for DeSilva.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSilva thinking.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva 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. #T4#
DeSilva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta jabs DeSilva right on the nose. DeSilva blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends DeSilva's belly button to the back.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeSilva moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuruta. That did some damage!
Tsuruta stalks DeSilva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeSilva's face. DeSilva staggers backwards, shaken.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeSilva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
DeSilva with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tsuruta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSilva has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Nice body kick there by DeSilva.#T1#
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. DeSilva didn't see that one coming.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps DeSilva's head back.
DeSilva cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeSilva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Tsuruta's legs.
DeSilva clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva misses with a kick to the body.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
DeSilva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
DeSilva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeSilva misses with a body shot
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSilva looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta misses with the combination.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
Tsuruta misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeSilva with a body shot.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuruta doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into DeSilva's ribs.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuruta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva lands a front kick.
Tsuruta defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and DeSilva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuruta takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
DeSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and DeSilva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsuruta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
Tsuruta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Tsuruta slips a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
#T2#
DeSilva swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
Tsuruta throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
DeSilva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs DeSilva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
DeSilva connects with a body shot.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Tsuruta's legs.
Tsuruta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses the body punch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
DeSilva stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva! |
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Event:
SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.#KD2#
Mfer lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Mfer takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
A big left from Mfer misses.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Tsuruta swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer lands with a nice body kick.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
#T3#
Tsuruta slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Mfer throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Mfer.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Mfer tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuruta in the body.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
Mfer cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tsuruta might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp right that sends Mfer to the canvas! Tsuruta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes Jr moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.#CL#
Holmes Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
#T2##BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Holmes Jr throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Holmes Jr.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes Jr on the side of the head.
Tsuruta jabs at Holmes Jr's body.
Tsuruta cracks Holmes Jr with a good jab.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
As Tsuruta looks to move away, Holmes Jr throws a big counter combo but Tsuruta just gets out of the way.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Holmes Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Holmes Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Holmes Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holmes Jr moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Holmes Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Holmes Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Holmes Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Tsuruta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Holmes Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes Jr working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Holmes Jr avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuruta's knee momentarily.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Holmes Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holmes Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holmes Jr lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand. #T4#
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta tests Holmes Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
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 Mike Holmes Jr 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.#T1#
Holmes Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes Jr lands a high kick!
Tsuruta clobbers Holmes Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmes Jr throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Holmes Jr avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuruta under the eye.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.#T3#
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr slips a jab from Tsuruta.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Holmes Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Syn Whymer vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Rubenstein's body. Rubenstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Tsuruta.
Rubenstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that Tsuruta avoids nicely.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Rubenstein's body.
Tsuruta cracks Rubenstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubenstein looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.#KD#
Rubenstein connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tsuruta to the floor! Rubenstein dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Rubenstein stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tsuruta to get to his feet.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Rubenstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Rubenstein off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubenstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rubenstein drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubenstein.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Rubenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Rubenstein is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tsuruta like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tsuruta from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
An out of breath Spencer Rubenstein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TBD Tokyo
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Ispa slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ispa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ispa throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Ispa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ispa lands a leg kick that knocks Tsuruta off balance momentarily.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Ispa moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Ispa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Ispa.
Ispa shoots for a takedown but Tsuruta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ispa shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ispa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ispa slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ispa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ispa scores with a decent looking hook.
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 slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ispa.
Ispa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Ispa throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Ispa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ispa misses with an uppercut.
Ispa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ispa 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.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ispa misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Ispa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tsuruta is trying to defend but Ispa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsuruta trying to hold on to Ispa's head to control him but Ispa postures up.
#SUB#
Tsuruta is defending against the submission attempts here by Ispa.
#SUB#
Ispa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsuruta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ispa is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ispa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsuruta is just riding it out for now. Ispa eventually gives up the hold.
Tsuruta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tsuruta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ispa has an active guard here but Tsuruta has managed to pass into half guard.
Ispa is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ispa wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Tsuruta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ispa is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ispa avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ispa wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ispa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta tries to avoid it but Ispa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tsuruta to the ground. Tsuruta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Ispa slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Ispa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Ispa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
Ispa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ispa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Ispa moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
As Tsuruta backs away, Ispa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Ispa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Tsuruta is trying to maintain the position but Ispa is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Ispa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tsuruta reverses the position - he's now on top in Ispa's guard. #SU2#
Tsuruta gets to his feet - Ispa follows without any prompting.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Ispa moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa throws a leg kick
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ispa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ispa tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ispa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ispa misses the jab.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Ispa pushes Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Ispa as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ispa throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta pushes Ispa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ispa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ispa is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Ispa moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ispa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Ispa's shoulder, as Ispa tries to avoid the shot.
Ispa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ispa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ispa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ispa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Ispa.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa lands a lovely overhand right.
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ispa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsuruta.
Ispa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Ispa moves into the clinch.
Ispa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ispa prevents Tsuruta from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta. #BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Ispa throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Ispa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsuruta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Ispa misses.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Ispa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Ispa moves out of range.
Ispa is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ispa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Ispa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ispa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ispa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ispa scores with a leg kick.
Ispa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Ispa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Ispa avoids them all with ease.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ispa.
Ispa connects with an inside leg kick.
Ispa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ispa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Tsuruta lands a jab.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ispa.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Ispa moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa staying out of range there.
Ispa with a nice calf kick.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ispa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
Tsuruta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ispa backs up against the cage.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Ispa half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Ispa drives through with a takedown into Tsuruta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tsuruta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ispa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa lands with a left to the head.
Ispa misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsuruta is looking to break free of the clinch but Ispa has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Ispa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ispa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Ispa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Ispa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Ispa feints and as Tsuruta raises his hands in defense, Ispa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ispa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tsuruta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tsuruta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tsuruta! #REVB#
Ispa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ispa struggling a bit here.
Ispa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tsuruta's best efforts.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tsuruta trying to control the pace.
Tsuruta prevents Ispa from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tank Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ispa won't allow Tsuruta to pass to mount.
Ispa tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Tsuruta seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Din counters with a good, hard body kick but Tsuruta shrugs it off.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Tsuruta off balance momentarily.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Al Din is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Al Din.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din 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.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Din takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Al Din moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Tsuruta.
Al Din lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Al Din with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Al Din uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Al Din looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Al Din avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Din thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee. #T4#
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
Al Din slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses #KD2#
and Al Din counters with a nice right hand that sends Tsuruta toppling to the canvas! Tsuruta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Al Din finish him?!
Tsuruta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Al Din pounces like a tiger and cracks Tsuruta with a vicious hook! Tsuruta is down but not out! Al Din follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 776 Piano vs Barbarian
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Thiago counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Thiago counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsuruta throws a counter combo.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Thiago lands a nice shot that snaps Tsuruta's head back.
Thiago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta clobbers Thiago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Thiago coming out on top.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thiago misses with a looping left.#T2#
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Thiago backs off Tsuruta throws a huge counter combo but Thiago manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Thiago swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Thiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
Thiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
#T3#
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thiago cracks Tsuruta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thiago slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Thiago's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thiago.
Thiago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Thiago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thiago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thiago to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Thiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Tsuruta backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Thiago's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Thiago shakes it off.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Thiago lands a head kick. Tsuruta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Tsuruta jabs Thiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Thiago throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Thiago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Thiago scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
Thiago tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Thiago's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thiago manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thiago doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Thiago throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range. #T4#
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Thiago misses the target.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thiago can pounce on him.
#T1#
Tsuruta slips a jab from Thiago.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Thiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta swinging wildly here.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Thiago counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.
Nice straight punches there by Thiago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thiago.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thiago slips a jab from Tsuruta.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thiago might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thiago counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thiago lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago slips under a jab.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage.
Thiago is looking to counter punch.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SYN 772 Latrobe vs Gravas 2
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Cobb 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.
Tsuruta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta 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.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Cobb tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuruta avoided it.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Tsuruta works the jab nicely.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobb tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Cobb slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Tsuruta's head back.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb lands a high kick!
A clash of legs there as Tsuruta blocks the low kick.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuruta works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
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 Wallace Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wallace Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild combination.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a good, hard body kick but Tsuruta shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. #T1#
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb slips a jab from Tsuruta.#T2#
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb 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 Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Cobb with a nice cross.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsuruta lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Tsuruta didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Cobb.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Tsuruta scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb staying out of range there.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Tsuruta lands a head shot.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb walks into a jab.#T1#
Cobb moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuruta at a distance.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tsuruta swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.#T2#
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb is stalking Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cobb, and it's lights out! Tsuruta really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Cobb!
After winning the bout, Wallace Cobb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Borjigin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuruta under the eye.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Borjigin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
Borjigin slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
It looked like Borjigin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borjigin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Borjigin is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Borjigin moved out of range.
Borjigin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borjigin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borjigin throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Borjigin counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Borjigin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borjigin.#CUT2#It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borjigin.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Borjigin.
Borjigin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borjigin misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Borjigin throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Borjigin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Borjigin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borjigin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borjigin doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Borjigin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.#T3#
Borjigin throws a good cross that connects.
Borjigin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta tries to bum rush Borjigin with a series of wild strikes but Borjigin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borjigin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borjigin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Borjigin.
Tsuruta misses the jab.#T4#
Borjigin slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borjigin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Borjigin's head back.
Tsuruta cracks Borjigin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Borjigin to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Borjigin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borjigin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuruta takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Borjigin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Borjigin drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Borjigin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borjigin blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borjigin backwards. #BC#
Borjigin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Borjigin.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Borjigin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Borjigin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Borjigin moves away from the strike by Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Borjigin.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Borjigin avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Borjigin's head back.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Tsuruta looks to move away, Borjigin throws a big counter combo but Tsuruta just gets out of the way.
Borjigin looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
Borjigin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Borjigin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borjigin scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Borjigin is out of range.
Borjigin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Borjigin misses
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borjigin misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Borjigin with an uppercut!
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Borjigin avoids nicely.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut.
Borjigin scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Tsuruta throws a jab when Borjigin was well out of range.
It appears Borjigin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Borjigin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borjigin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsuruta's hands.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borjigin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borjigin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borjigin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Borjigin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borjigin throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borjigin connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borjigin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borjigin takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Borjigin moves out of range.
As Tsuruta backs away, Borjigin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Borjigin's body. Borjigin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borjigin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Borjigin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Borjigin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Nice defenses there by Borjigin.
Borjigin throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borjigin tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Borjigin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta cracks Borjigin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Borjigin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsuruta feints a jab promting Borjigin to slip. Tsuruta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Borjigin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Borjigin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Borjigin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borjigin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borjigin scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Borjigin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Borjigin.
#CL#
Borjigin has Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khunbish Borjigin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borjigin under the eye.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Borjigin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borjigin.
Borjigin tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Borjigin misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borjigin wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Borjigin tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Borjigin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Borjigin's body.
A low kick from Borjigin misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Borjigin lands with a kick to the temple. Tsuruta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Borjigin scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Borjigin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Borjigin forces Tsuruta back against the cage and clinches.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
Borjigin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borjigin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #BC#
Borjigin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Borjigin misses the target.
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, 160Q Energy for $150 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta jabs at Arones's body.
Arones misses with a body shot.
Arones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Arones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arones, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Arones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arones looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Arones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Arones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
#T1#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
#TD#
and Arones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta trying to hold on to Arones's head to control him but Arones postures up.
Tsuruta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsuruta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Arones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tsuruta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arones.
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Arones is controlling well.
Tsuruta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Arones drops an elbow to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arones.
Arones is looking to advance position but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain the position but Arones is very close to passing his half guard.
Arones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Arones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuruta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsuruta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arones.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arones is trying to control. Tsuruta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Arones is looking for a kimura here.
Arones thows a huge punch but Tsuruta dodges it nicely.
#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.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Arones trying to work for an americana but Tsuruta has managed to regain full guard.
Arones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arones throwing strikes but missing.
Arones trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta looking to control.
Arones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuruta's brow.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Arones 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##CL#
Arones rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Arones breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Arones pushes Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tsuruta's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arones shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Arones ducks down to avoid it.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones misses with a wild body shot.
Arones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gabriel Arones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arones lands with an overhand left.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Arones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Arones throws a shot to the body.
Arones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Arones misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Arones lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arones misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Arones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsuruta was covering up waiting for the punch and Arones finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Tsuruta kicks Arones off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arones slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Arones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
#T2#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arones. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Arones throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arones misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Arones was well out of range.
Arones connects with a body shot.
Arones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Arones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arones with a body shot.
Arones throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arones avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Arones blocks a jab.
Arones cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arones at a distance.
Arones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Arones scores with a nice head shot.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Arones moved out of range.#TD#
Tsuruta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta tries to stand but Arones is controlling from the bottom.
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Arones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsuruta circles away.
Arones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arones tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arones.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Arones moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Arones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arones is defended easily by Tsuruta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arones lands with a shot to the body.
Arones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Arones slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Arones shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Arones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Arones misses the jab.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Arones moved out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arones.
Arones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.#T2#
Arones looks for a takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta tries to avoid it but Arones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tsuruta to the ground. Tsuruta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arones avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arones swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Arones was well out of range.
Arones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Arones's head but Arones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Arones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Arones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.#TD#
Arones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuruta's half guard.#ES2#
Tsuruta kicks Arones off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones staying out of range there.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Arones moves away and avoids it.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Arones tries to clinch
and Arones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Arones's ribcage but misses.
Arones slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Arones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arones looks for a takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked ****160Q Energy for $150**** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Thiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Tsuruta stalks Thiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thiago's face. Thiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Thiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thiago's head.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Tsuruta off balance momentarily.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
Thiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Tsuruta feints with a jab and clips Thiago right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Thiago is sent crashing into the canvas and Tsuruta leaps in for the kill! Thiago tries to get to his feet but Tsuruta is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Thiago is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, ****160Q Energy for $150**** in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
PFC 202 Nielsen vs Human
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Kardashian counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Kardashian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kardashian throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kardashian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kardashian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Kardashian shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Kardashian's ribcage but misses.
Kardashian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsuruta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kardashian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Kardashian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Kardashian misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kardashian's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kardashian darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is stalling here.
Tsuruta is looking to control Kardashian's arms but Kardashian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Kardashian tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Kardashian improves his position.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kardashian wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kardashian as Tsuruta tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kardashian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Kardashian gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta has Kardashian pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kardashian, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kardashian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Kardashian. Kardashian maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kardashian tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian digs a right hand into Tsuruta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsuruta's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kardashian tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta is stalling here.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Kardashian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Tsuruta's body. Tsuruta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kardashian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kardashian clinches.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Kardashian gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Kardashian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Kardashian improves position. #BC#
Kardashian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta wants to counter with a clinch but Kardashian pushes him away.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kardashian takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta tries to bum rush Kardashian with a series of wild strikes but Kardashian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kardashian clinches.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Kardashian blocking some punches.
Rob Kardashian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kardashian is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Tsuruta looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kardashian lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Tsuruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kardashian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kardashian can pounce on him.
#CL#
Kardashian moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Kardashian improves position.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kardashian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardashian misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kardashian has Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardashian works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Kardashian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the cage.#T4#
Kardashian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Kardashian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kardashian.
A left hand lands to the body for Kardashian.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Kardashian is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Kardashian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kardashian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Tsuruta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kardashian.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kardashian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tsuruta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Kardashian avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Kardashian counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab.
Kardashian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kardashian lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Kardashian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Kardashian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta. #T2#
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Kardashian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta cracks Kardashian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Kardashian moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kardashian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Kardashian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kardashian drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Kardashian tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
A short body shot lands from Kardashian as the two fighters clinch.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kardashian's efforts to push away.
Kardashian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Rob Kardashian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Tsuruta has Kardashian pressed against the cage, preventing Kardashian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kardashian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kardashian closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Kardashian blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Kardashian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kardashian 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Kardashian!
A less than humble Rob Kardashian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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!
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Bennet moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Bennet wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Donk. Bennet catches Tsuruta right on the button with a cross.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet digs a good hook to Tsuruta's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bennet.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.#T1#
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Bennet.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet slips a jab from Tsuruta.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Bennet misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left and a right that stings Bennet.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta walks into a jab.#T4#
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennet misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Bennet scores with a hook.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Tsuruta's body. Tsuruta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to push Bennet away but Bennet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Bennet is controlling the position.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet has Tsuruta pressed against the cage, preventing Tsuruta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bennet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsuruta's efforts to push away.#T1#
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Tsuruta is trying to push Bennet away but Bennet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennet cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
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 solid body kick from Bennet.
Bennet jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bennet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsuruta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsuruta will feel that in the morning.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bennet throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Bennet jabs Tsuruta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.#T4#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsuruta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet with the inside leg kick.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennet throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back to recover.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet'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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bennet.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Tsuruta's torso.#T1#
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsuruta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennet.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bennet.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennet cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Bennet scores with a spinning back kick!
Bennet misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuruta. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mark defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Mark moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Mark moved out of range.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Mark avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Mark knows he should have avoided that one.
Mark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mark.
Tsuruta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mark.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mark half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Mark connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Mark.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Mark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mark looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Mark off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mark.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Mark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mark slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta wants to clinch.
It looked like Mark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Mark is out of range. #CL2#
Tsuruta gets a clinch.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mark has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Mark can't break the clinch.
Mark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
#TD#
Mark pulls guard. #SUB#
Mark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Tsuruta is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mark working for a triangle but Tsuruta defends it easily.
Tsuruta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mark looking for subs from the bottom but Tsuruta mounts him!
Mark is just holding on here. Tsuruta manages to take his back.
Tsuruta not allowing Mark to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuruta is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Mark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Mark.
Mark looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Mark fails to land with a series of punches.
Mark misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Mark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mark lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Mark moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mark.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mark circles away.
Mark is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Mark gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Mark scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark throws the kick towards the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Mark scores with a hook to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta works Mark's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsuruta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta cracks Mark with an open hand slap.#T2#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Mark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Mark is out of range.
Mark throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Mark defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Mark throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mark.#CL2#
Tsuruta instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mark controls his hands.
#T3#
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mark has had enough of the clinch but Tsuruta keeps him there for the moment.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Mark blocks it.
Tsuruta works on Mark's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mark's elbow.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Mark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mark being controlled here, momentarily.
Mark keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Mark wants to improve his position but instead Tsuruta has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Mark looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Mark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mark is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mark!
Mark is looking to improve his position but Tsuruta isn't that keen on the idea.
Tsuruta content just to control the position here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Tsuruta has Mark up against the cage in a clinch.
Mark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuruta to keep the fight standing.
Mark tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mark is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mark is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta has Mark pushed against the cage.
Mark misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. #BC#
Mark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tsuruta clinches.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Mark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Mark blocks it.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
Mark misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Mark scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Mark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuruta misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Mark moved out of range nicely.
Mark lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Mark is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mark.
Mark scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark misses the jab.
Mark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuruta punishes Mark's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Tsuruta moves into range and clinches up with Mark.
Mark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Mark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mark letting Tsuruta take a breather here.#BC#
Mark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Mark moved out of range.
Mark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mark tries to score with a low kick but Tsuruta moves his leg out of the way.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Mark gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsuruta just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mark lands with a left to the head.
Mark misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mark misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4##BC#
Mark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Mark.
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!
Mark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Mark.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mark keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Mark's body.
Mark tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mark throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta wants to counter with a clinch but Mark pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marky Mark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ispa.
Tsuruta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ispa. Ispa obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsuruta enables Ispa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsuruta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsuruta is pulling down on Ispa's head to control his posture.
Ispa won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Ispa trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
Ispa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ispa stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa looking to pass the guard.
Ispa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsuruta's guard. #T1##SUB#
Ispa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ispa wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsuruta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ispa is looking for a kimura but Tsuruta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ispa to get the leverage.
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ispa trying to mount his opponent but Tsuruta defends it.
Tsuruta keeping hold of Ispa's head, controlling as best he can.
Tsuruta is looking to control Ispa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsuruta avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ispa seems to be working for a kimura but Tsuruta defends the submission attempt.#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.
Tsuruta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa being controlled here momentarily.
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Ispa tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand. #T3#
Ispa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ispa scoring well with a low kick there.
Ispa scores with a jab.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Ispa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ispa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ispa throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ispa with a body shot.
Ispa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ispa shoots and misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ispa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ispa scrambles back to his feet.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
letting Ispa counter with a right hand.
Ispa throws out a leg kick but Tsuruta moves out of range and Ispa only half commits.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ispa with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Ispa.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Ispa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ispa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ispa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta takes one on the button.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ispa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuruta under the eye.
Ispa misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ispa to score with a decent uppercut.
Ispa walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.#KD#
Ispa drops Tsuruta with a big left hand and mounts him. Tsuruta is in big trouble! #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ispa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Tsuruta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tsuruta and Ispa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Can Ispa finish him?#SUB#
Ispa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsuruta seems to have recovered his senses.
Ispa trying to control the position but Tsuruta is working away. #SUB#
Ispa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tsuruta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ispa but great work by Tsuruta.#T1#
Tsuruta just content to control the position.
Ispa is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
Ispa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Tsuruta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.#T2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Ispa.
Ispa swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Ispa moves away and avoids it.
Ispa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Ispa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice right hand that sends Ispa toppling to the canvas! Ispa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tsuruta finish him?!#ROC2#Ispa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Tsuruta points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ispa wakes up just in time to hear Tsuruta thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Peterson misses the jab.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Tsuruta lands with a cross.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Peterson cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta jabs at Peterson's body.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Peterson throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. #CL#
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsuruta.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson 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.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Peterson rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards. #T4##BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peterson on the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Nice shot by Peterson.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuruta has Peterson pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot.#T1#
Peterson lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta jabs at Peterson's body.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peterson tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it. #T2#
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Peterson's body. Peterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.#T3#
Tsuruta swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Peterson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Tsuruta back into the cage.
Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta has Peterson pushed against the cage.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Peterson cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peterson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tsuruta with a big uppercut! Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Peterson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tsuruta to the mat! Tsuruta covers up and Peterson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Peterson!
George Peterson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 169 Asham vs Wild
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Marceau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Marceau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Marceau with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marceau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Marceau counters with a crisp one two that drops Tsuruta! Marceau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tsuruta to his feet! Tsuruta is in big trouble!
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marceau counters with a big right hand! Oh Tsuruta is in trouble here! Marceau follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A very excited looking Jean-Claude Marceau 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:
CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Hanagan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta defends it nicely.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanagan darts in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta gets double underhooks and turns Hanagan into the cage.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanagan shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
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!
Hanagan swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
#T1#
A jab from Hanagan does it's job there.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Hanagan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Hanagan misses with a hook
#CL#
and Tsuruta counters by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Hanagan lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.#T2#
Tsuruta swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta jabs Hanagan right on the nose. Hanagan blinks but takes it well.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsuruta did well to prevent Hanagan getting side control.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is defending well.
Hanagan passes to side control.
Hanagan tries to advance position but instead Tsuruta slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Tsuruta trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuruta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsuruta wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Hanagan connects with a nice short shot to Tsuruta's temple.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Tsuruta defends it well.
Hanagan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Hanagan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsuruta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and bounces Tsuruta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Charley Hanagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan is working Tsuruta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##ES#
Tsuruta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Hanagan keeps him there for the moment.
Hanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan lands a jab.
Hanagan looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanagan.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanagan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanagan's hands.
Tsuruta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanagan on the side of the head.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Nice jab there from Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanagan. Hanagan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Hanagan's defenses.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Hanagan coming out on top.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Hanagan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.#T4#
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses.
Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Hanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Hanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanagan throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanagan.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Hanagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsuruta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Tsuruta kicks Hanagan off and gets to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3##TD2#
Hanagan looking to score a takedown here. Tsuruta is defending well but Hanagan drives through and ends up in Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsuruta gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Hanagan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tsuruta controls the position.
Tsuruta is bucking up trying to escape but Hanagan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Tsuruta keeps control of the position easily here as Hanagan tries to buck him off.
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Tsuruta is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Tsuruta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tsuruta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan.
Hanagan throwing strikes from guard but Tsuruta blocks nicely.
Hanagan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanagan is working Tsuruta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta has control of Hanagan's left arm, preventing Hanagan from doing any damage. #T3#
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan is pushing down on Tsuruta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsuruta is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanagan is thwarting Tsuruta's attempts to control the position.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Tsuruta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tsuruta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsuruta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hanagan winds up and cracks Tsuruta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Tsuruta is pulling down on Hanagan's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.#CL2#
Hanagan moves into the clinch.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanagan slips a jab from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Hanagan throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.#T1#
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
A swing and a miss from Hanagan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanagan looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Hanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanagan scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Hanagan's defenses.
Hanagan throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Tsuruta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Hanagan pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Hanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Hanagan throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Hanagan looks for a takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.#CL2#
Hanagan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Hanagan slips the punch.
Hanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanagan momentarily.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
and Hanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Hanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanagan misses with a hook.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Tsuruta cracks Hanagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Hanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Hanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuruta.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hanagan rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanagan.
Hanagan lands with a right to the head.
Hanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanagan.#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hanagan closes the distance and pushes Tsuruta back into the cage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta stuns Hanagan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Hanagan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuruta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Hanagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tsuruta has his feet on Hanagan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Nice defenses there by Hanagan.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanagan shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanagan scores with a jab.#T2#
Hanagan takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Hanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Tsuruta gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta managing to control the position.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta gets full guard.
Tsuruta has his hands on Hanagan's head, controlling the position.
Hanagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Tsuruta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hanagan 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.#SUB#
Tsuruta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charley Hanagan.
I've got Hanagan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Tokyo Monday Night Raw
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Antoski counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antoski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Tsuruta rushes Antoski and presses him up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Tsuruta as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
Antoski is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoski controls his hands.
Antoski blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antoski blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Antoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Antoski's head.
Antoski lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Antoski blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Antoski.
Antoski misses with a punch on the inside.
Antoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antoski blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Antoski.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Antoski backwards.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Antoski avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Antoski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Antoski. #T2#
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Antoski.
Antoski blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Antoskis head.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoski tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antoski throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Antoski working aggressively here.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Tsuruta has Antoski pressed against the ropes.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antoski throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Antoski misses with a punch to the body.
Antoski throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Antoski.
Tsuruta slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antoski.
Antoski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Antoskis head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoski controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Antoski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta tries to work over Antoski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Antoski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Antoski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Antoski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tsuruta wants to clinch up but Antoski keeps it at a distance.
Antoski is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Antoski counters with a nice uppercut.
Antoski swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antoski.
Antoski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antoski.
Antoski slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta connects with a jab.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antoski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antoski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Antoski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Antoski slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antoski.
Antoski slips a jab from Tsuruta.#T1#
Tsuruta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antoski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Antoski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Antoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Antoski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antoski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuruta just manages to avoid it.
Antoski throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Antoski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Antoski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Antoski's body. Antoski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Antoski missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Tsuruta has closed the distance and engaged Antoski in a clinch.
Antoski misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Antoski works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Antoski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoski scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Antoski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Antoski.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antoski has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoski controls his hands.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Antoski.
Antoski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Antoski.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Antoski presses Tsuruta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Antoski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Antoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antoski can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Antoski.
Antoski misses with some punches.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Antoski blocks it.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Antoski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Antoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Antoski or not.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Antoski misses with a punch on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Antoski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Antoski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tsuruta clinches up against the ropes.
Antoski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Antoski blocks it.
Tsuruta tries to work over Antoski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antoski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
A short uppercut from Antoski.
Antoski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antoski.
Antoski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Antoski.
A left hand lands to the body for Antoski.
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antoski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Antoski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antoski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Antoski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Antoski.
Tsuruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Antoski's elbow.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antoski is working Tsuruta over against the ropes.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antoski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
A short right from Antoski.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Antoski lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antoski. #T2#
Antoski blocking some punches.
A short right from Antoski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antoski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoski scores with a shoulder strike.
Antoski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Antoski.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antoski working aggressively here.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoski controls his hands.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Antoski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
Antoski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antoski backwards. #T3#
Antoski blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Antoski.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Antoski.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Antoski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Antoski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Antoski lands a shoulder strike.
Antoski misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Antoski tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antoski.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antoski backwards.
Tsuruta tries to stall but Antoski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Antoski cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoski controls his hands.
Antoski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antoski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta takes a 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!
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antoski tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Antoski back against the ropes.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Antoski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta tries to work over Antoski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Antoski.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Antoski controls the action.
Antoski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Antoski gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Antoski.
A head punch on the inside from Antoski fails to land.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Antoski clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Antoski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Antoski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antoski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antoski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antoski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Antoski's hands.
Antoski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Antoski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta punishes Antoski's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antoski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Antoski.
Tsuruta wants to clinch
and Antoski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Antoski connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Antoski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antoski.
A slow jab from Antoski misses its intended target.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Antoski slips the punch.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antoski.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antoski moves away.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Antoski counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Antoski ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Antoski ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antoski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Antoski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Antoski is just out of range.
Antoski misses with a hook.
Antoski avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
An attempted straight right counter from Antoski misses the target.#CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Antoski throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Antoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Antoski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the ropes.
Antoski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Antoski.
Antoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antoski presses Tsuruta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Antoski has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Antoski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Antoski's ribcage. Antoski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Antoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta cracks Antoski with a nice body shot.
Antoski misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Tsuruta is looking to control Antoski's arms but Antoski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the ropes.
Antoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tries to work over Antoski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoski controls his hands.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Antoski blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Antoski can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Antoski.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antoski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antoski pushes Tsuruta back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Tsuruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antoski circles away quickly and effectively.
Antoski throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Antoski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antoski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Antoski is out of range.
Antoski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antoski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antoski missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta works Antoski's body with a nice hook.
Antoski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Antoski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Antoski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Antoski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Antoski.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antoski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Antoski scrambles back to his feet.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antoski at a distance.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antoski can pounce on him.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from Antoski.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Antoski saw that one coming.
And Antoski counters with a quick kick to the body but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Antoski.
Antoski throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Shawn Antoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Antoski's ribs.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Antoski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antoski manages to avoid it.
Antoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Antoski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antoski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta with a hook.
Tsuruta tries to clinch there but Antoski circles away.
Antoski is looking to counter punch.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch but Antoski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Antoski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antoski takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Antoski moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Antoski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuruta just manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antoski jabs Tsuruta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Antoski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta tries to clinch but Antoski moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Antoski.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Antoski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.
Antoski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Antoski is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Antoski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antoski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antoski manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuruta blocks the leg kick.
Antoski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta tests Antoski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta cracks Antoski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Antoski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Antoski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antoski misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta! Tomomi Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Fungus missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fungus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head.#KD#
Fungus lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Fungus takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Fungus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fungus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Fungus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Fungus pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus lands a body punch.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta gets through Fungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Fungus cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fungus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
Fungus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
Fungus scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fungus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Fungus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Fungus working aggressively here.
Fungus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta gets through Fungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fungus is keeping busy.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funguss head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fungus throws out the jab.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
As Tsuruta tries to get set, Fungus tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuruta manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Fungus's body. Fungus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Fungus moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fungus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Fungus lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fungus.
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fungus lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Fungus as the two fighters clinch.
Fungus can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fungus prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Fungus tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Fungus back against the cage.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fungus scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta tries to stall but Fungus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Fungus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fungus up against the cage.
Fungus letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomomi Tsuruta.
Fungus throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.#T3#
Fungus looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fungus lands a nice looking body kick.
Fungus tries to land a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fungus connects with a looping right hand.
Fungus throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Fungus didn't see that one coming.
Fungus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Foot Fungus is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungus misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fungus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Fungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Fungus moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fungus.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Fungus.
Fungus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fungus misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Fungus's shoulder, as Fungus tries to avoid the shot.
Fungus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Fungus misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fungus throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Fungus is predictable there
and Tsuruta counters with a series of strikes. Fungus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fungus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.#CL#
Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Fungus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Fungus misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Fungus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuruta or not.
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
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!
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fungus.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus lands a shoulder strike.
Fungus misses with some punches.
Fungus lands a body shot.
Fungus misses with some punches.
#T3#
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fungus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fungus pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fungus digs a right hand underneath Tsuruta's ribcage. Tsuruta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fungus lands with a light punch inside.
Fungus misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Fungus tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Fungus.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Fungus.
Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
A short right from Fungus on the inside.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Fungus improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fungus.
Fungus tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fungus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuruta.
Fungus pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fungus lands a nice uppercut.
Fungus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fungus throws a head punch that misses.
Fungus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fungus.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Foot Fungus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Fungus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fungus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fungus drops Tsuruta with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tsuruta! Fungus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Foot Fungus thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanagan wants to clinch.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Hanagan.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tsuruta. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
Tsuruta cracks Hanagan with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Hanagan moved out of range.
Hanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Hanagan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tsuruta!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hanagan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tsuruta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanagan's guard! Nice work there by Tsuruta! #T1##SUB2#
Hanagan has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta'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.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Tsuruta trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Hanagan throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Hanagan moved out of range.
Hanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
Hanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanagan misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsuruta as he avoids it easily.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanagan misses with a wild combination.
Hanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Hanagan.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hanagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control here.
Hanagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta is trying to control but Hanagan manages to pass to mount!
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Tsuruta is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanagan has a good base and remains in mount.
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hanagan breaks Tsuruta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Charley Hanagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Tsuruta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanagan is fighting to break Tsuruta's control of his arms but Tsuruta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan lands a couple of digs.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tsuruta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tsuruta is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanagan advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Tsuruta can't escape the position.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan with good strikes from the mount here!
Tsuruta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan landing strikes from the mount and Tsuruta is in trouble!
Tsuruta is in a horrible position here. Hanagan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsuruta wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tsuruta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hanagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
Hanagan works the jab nicely.
Tsuruta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanagan takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanagan fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Hanagan thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Charley Hanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanagan throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanagan throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Tsuruta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanagan moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Hanagan manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Hanagan dives in and scores a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.#ES#
Tsuruta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Hanagan's defenses.
Hanagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuruta avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Hanagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuruta as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanagan.
Hanagan connects with the punch.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuruta's head.
Hanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Hanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanagan has time to react.
Tsuruta lands with a big left! Hanagan is wobbled badly! Tsuruta comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hanagan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
CEC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Dog avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Dog.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Dog pulls Tsuruta into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog has a closed guard, preventing Tsuruta from standing up.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace.
Tsuruta postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Tsuruta tries to stand but Dog is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Dog drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Dog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog fails to pull guard.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tsuruta pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dog.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Three Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog jumps guard but Tsuruta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Dog scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta. #T4#
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
A short body shot lands from Dog as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dog lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog misses with some punches.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta works over Dog's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsuruta throws a combination that misses
and Dog counters with a nice leg kick.
Dog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Three Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Dog's ribcage. Dog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog jumps guard but Tsuruta stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta stalling against the cage.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has Dog pressed against the cage.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Three Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuruta smiles and moves away.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.#CL2#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dog lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta is working Dog over against the cage.
Tsuruta cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta is stalling here.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog lands a shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Dog seems unphased.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Dog forces Tsuruta back against the cage and clinches.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Tsuruta is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##TD#
Dog successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Dog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dog has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.
Dog being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Tsuruta stands up from Dog's guard - Tsuruta perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Dog feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta lands a head shot.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tsuruta clinches.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta is struggling to control the position.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dog up against the cage.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
A short body shot lands from Tsuruta as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta really 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.
#R4#
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tsuruta clinches up against the cage.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuruta smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Three Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta cracks Dog with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta works on Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogs head.
Tsuruta slows down the pace here.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog tries to pull guard but Tsuruta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
#T3#
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Dog.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta'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.
Tsuruta stalling.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #T4#
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Tsuruta's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog lands a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Tsuruta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog, pushing him back against the cage.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Dog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuruta to keep the fight standing.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dog pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta pushing down on Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tsuruta is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position.
Dog is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Dog defends it.
Tsuruta is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position.
Dog wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dog has his hands clasped together around Tsuruta's back. He's all about the action.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dog desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dog wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog is looking to chop away at Tsuruta's legs.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Tsuruta feints a jab promting Dog to slip. Tsuruta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dog slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsuruta's calf.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Tsuruta jabs Dog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Tsuruta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Tsuruta backs away, Dog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands a body punch.
Tsuruta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#TD#
Dog drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta! Tomomi Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Three Dog had this to say: 'If it walks like a liberal, talks like a liberal and acts like a liberal, then Grumpy is a Liberal!'.
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Event:
CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and McGuire counters with a head kick that drops Tsuruta to the mat! Tsuruta scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.#T1#
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand. #T2#
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Tsuruta sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tsuruta is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right. #T3#
McGuire moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses the jab.#KD2#
Tsuruta cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGuire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Tsuruta finish him?
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.#T4#
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Tsuruta sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tsuruta is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuruta at a distance.
Jab by Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CEC 682
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Dog throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Dog tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves away
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuruta takes one on the button.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.#T1#
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Dog.
Tsuruta fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Dog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Tsuruta works Dog's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Tsuruta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog connects with a single shot there.
Dog tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Dog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta stuns Dog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Dog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog with a jab.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Dog.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog tries to counter by clinching up but Tsuruta breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Dog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Dog blocks a jab.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Dog.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuruta, as that shot connected.
Dog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog. #CL#
Dog clinches.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Dog prevents Tsuruta from breaking the clinch.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Dog.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsuruta!
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Dog instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Dog tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dog.
Tsuruta slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Dog is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
Dog is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dog slips a jab from Tsuruta.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Dog is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Dog stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsuruta's hands.
Dog tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Tsuruta jabs at Dog's body.
Tsuruta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Dog avoids it well.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Dog.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tsuruta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog wants to clinch.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Tsuruta blocks a leg kick.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dog rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Dog walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
No joy there for Tsuruta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog blocks a jab.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Three Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside. #BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Tsuruta's head back.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Dog tries to counter by clinching up but Tsuruta breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Dog has managed to clinch.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Dog tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Dog.
Dog connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.#T3#
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Dog counters by moving into the clinch.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the cage.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog blocking some punches.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Dog - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog lands a right hand.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
Three Dog spoke after the fight, saying 'If it walks like a liberal, talks like a liberal and acts like a liberal, then Grumpy is a Liberal!'.
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Event:
CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
Power blocks a jab.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
#T1#
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsuruta on the side of the head.
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Power tries to counter by closing the distance.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Tsuruta.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
Power tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws a good cross that connects.
Power avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Power is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsuruta with a body shot.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Power coming out on top.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tsuruta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
Power looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsuruta stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Tsuruta.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tsuruta.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power misses with a hook.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geordie Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Good work by Tsuruta as he checks the leg kick.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Power.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tsuruta lands a head shot.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta connects with a single shot there.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
#T2#
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Power clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Power.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power throws a right and a left that Tsuruta avoids nicely.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.#T3#
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice combination there by Tsuruta.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Power.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuruta scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Power slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.#T4#
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Tsuruta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tsuruta lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Power counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tsuruta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Power improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the cage.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tsuruta is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Power misses with a double jab
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Power blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Power looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Tsuruta.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
As Tsuruta backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Tsuruta manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Power counters with a leg kick.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power takes one on the button.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Power's head back.
#T3#
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Power defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsuruta cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Power.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Power's head back.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Power throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power 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 Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Tsuruta cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson throws a solid leg kick but Tsuruta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erikson .
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson scores with a head kick.
Tsuruta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Tsuruta's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Erikson tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Erikson misses.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erikson misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Erikson scores with a shot to the body.
Erikson connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Erikson misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Erikson moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Tsuruta throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Erikson needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp one two that drops Erikson ! Tsuruta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Erikson to his feet! Erikson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Tsuruta moves out of range of the leg kick from Erikson .
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson .
A big right from Tsuruta misses. #KD#
Tsuruta lands a big right hand that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! Tsuruta stays standing though and waves Erikson back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a big right hand! Oh Erikson is in trouble here! Tsuruta follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Event:
CEC 671
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Asztalos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos. #T1#
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Tsuruta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asztalos eats them both and turns towards Tsuruta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Asztalos moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Asztalos falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tsuruta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Beznisko looking to score a takedown here. Tsuruta is defending well but Beznisko drives through and ends up in Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position here.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuruta's brow.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuruta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tsuruta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beznisko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsuruta is controlling Beznisko's posture.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsuruta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Beznisko in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beznisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Beznisko looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beznisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Beznisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsuruta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.#T4#
Tsuruta is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beznisko being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beznisko connects with a couple of short punches.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuruta cracks Beznisko with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beznisko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Beznisko.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuruta but Tsuruta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Beznisko misses its target.#CL#
Beznisko moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.#T1#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Beznisko throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beznisko rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Beznisko.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta tries to bum rush Beznisko with a series of wild strikes but Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beznisko scrambles back to his feet.
Tsuruta throws a combination. Beznisko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beznisko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.#T3#
Beznisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws out a powerful jab.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko looks to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Beznisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beznisko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick by Beznisko misses
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Beznisko with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuruta.
Beznisko darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Beznisko's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Beznisko's head back.
#T1#
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuruta, looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Tsuruta against the cage but Tsuruta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beznisko defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Tsuruta cracks Beznisko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beznisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Tsuruta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tsuruta.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Beznisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Beznisko tries to clinch up.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Beznisko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beznisko throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuruta but Tsuruta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuruta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Beznisko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beznisko drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Beznisko moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
EFC Chaelsson vs Fontaine
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Shifter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andy Shifter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Shifter shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Tsuruta sets himself, and Shifter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsuruta avoids it this time.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Shifter blocks it.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shifter momentarily.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shifter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuruta, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Tsuruta against the cage but Tsuruta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta slaps away a takedown attempt from Shifter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Shifter moves away and avoids it.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shifter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tsuruta kicks Shifter off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Shifter scores with a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsuruta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tsuruta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsuruta wants to control but Shifter postures up.
What's Tsuruta going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
Tsuruta tries to bench press Shifter off him but Shifter keeps the position.
Tsuruta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shifter.
Tsuruta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Tsuruta is defending well. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsuruta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tsuruta works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tsuruta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tsuruta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Tsuruta dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuruta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsuruta manages to get to full guard.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shifter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Shifter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsuruta quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tsuruta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Tsuruta trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Tsuruta dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsuruta avoid being mounted?
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andy Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Tsuruta defends it. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsuruta is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.
Tsuruta manages to get to full guard.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta managing to control the position.
Shifter with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta seems keen to control Shifter's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta looking to control.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shifter is fighting to break Tsuruta's control of his arms but Tsuruta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture.
Shifter throwing strikes from guard but Tsuruta blocks nicely.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Tsuruta pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta managing to control the position.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shifter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsuruta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuruta wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Tsuruta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shifter.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shifter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsuruta with a jab.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Shifter falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tsuruta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Despite the aggression on Tsuruta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Tsuruta slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Tsuruta.
Silva clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp right that sends Silva to the canvas! Tsuruta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Despite the aggression on Day's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Day doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuruta backing up. Tsuruta nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
Day swinging wildly here.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Day is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jako Day's cut even more.
Day walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Day limp body while Tsuruta jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bailey's head backwards.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Tsuruta seems unphased.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Bailey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab
and Bailey counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuruta thinking.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Bailey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsuruta really felt that one!#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bailey duly obliges.
Tsuruta defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a wild combination.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Bailey does no damage.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta jabs at Bailey's body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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#
Bailey throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuruta cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Bailey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tsuruta! Bailey lets Tsuruta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a right hand from hell and Tsuruta is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zammy Bailey!
Zammy Bailey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I don't know. Only God knows where the story ends for me, but I know where the story begins. It's up to us to choose, whether we win or lose and I choose to win! Feed me the nr1
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Event:
EFC Fujiwara vs Mir (NC)
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva with a hook.#CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuruta is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Silva misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Silva clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target. #T2#
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva misses with a hook.
A left lands for Silva.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Silva catches Tsuruta right on the button with a cross.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tsuruta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsuruta.
#BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.#T4#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tsuruta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Silva connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta rattles Silva with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Silva tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tsuruta dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Silva stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
AFC #35
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Orston misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Orston throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Orston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Orston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orston lands with a slapping head kick.
Orston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsuruta's calf.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
We've been told by Tsuruta's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orston misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Orston manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.#T1#
Orston connects with a crisp jab.
Orston misses with a wild combination.
Orston throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Tsuruta counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Orston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orston.
Orston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orston motions for Tsuruta to come forward. Orston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Orston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orston swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Orston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta misses with a straight right. #T2#
Orston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Orston counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Orston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuruta at a distance.
Orston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orston! But no joy.
Orston throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orston circles away quickly and effectively.
Orston misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Orston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
David Orston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orston misses with a hook to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orston.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left. #T3#
Orston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orston scrambles back to his feet.
Orston lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuruta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orston.
Orston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Orston.
Orston swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta tries to clinch
letting Orston counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta punishes Orston's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orston - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like David Orston has been cut.#CL#
Orston gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Orston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Orston.
Orston struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orston wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuruta won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Orston lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orston.
Orston misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Orston manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orston misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Orston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
David Orston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Orston'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.
#R2#
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
and Orston counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Orston ducked under it nicely.
Orston misses with a leg kick.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta tests Orston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orston lands with a slapping head kick.
Orston misses with a head kick.
Orston lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.#CL#
Tsuruta moves into range and clinches up with Orston.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Orston gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orston misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tsuruta tries to work over Orston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orstons head.
Tsuruta is pushing Orston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orston's elbow.
Orston stalling against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is leaning against Orston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has Orston pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tsuruta pushes Orston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Orston misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
Tomomi Tsuruta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orston tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orston blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orston blocking some punches.
Tsuruta has Orston pressed against the cage, preventing Orston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orston being controlled against the cage.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Orston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. #T3#
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orston's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orston gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orston.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orston backwards.
Orston is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.
Orston cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Orston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta tries to work over Orston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orston struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta just leaning against Orston, taking a breather.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orston controls the action.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Orston prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
Orston is breathing heavily.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orston misses with some punches.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
That's time! Tsuruta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of Orston's head.
Orston scores with a push kick.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Orston.
Tsuruta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orston throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Orston.
A telegraphed right hand from Orston misses the target.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orston.
Orston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Orston misses with a leg kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orston throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
Orston misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Orston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orston controls his hands.
A short right from Orston.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Orston gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Orston takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##BC2#
Orston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Orston moves out of range.
Orston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orston moves away.
Orston throws a counter combo.
Orston tries a head kick but it misses.
Orston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
An inside leg kick from Orston misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Orston.
Orston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Orston lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Orston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orston tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position. #T3#
Orston misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Orston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orston's elbow.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orston.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orston or not.
Orston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orston being controlled against the cage.
Orston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta. #T4#
Orston blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orston misses with a body punch.
Orston taking a breather.
Tsuruta is leaning against Orston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tsuruta is working Orston over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta throws a body punch but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin slips under a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Tsuruta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Smiling Assassin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a kick to the body.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Smiling Assassin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from The Smiling Assassin misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Smiling Assassin attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
The Smiling Assassin looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##TD#
The Smiling Assassin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but The Smiling Assassin is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, The Smiling Assassin seems content to control.
The Smiling Assassin throws a strike but Tsuruta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tsuruta controlling The Smiling Assassin's posture.
Let's hope that Tsuruta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Smiling Assassin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Smiling Assassin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Smiling Assassin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing The Smiling Assassin from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta is adopting a defensive guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tsuruta.
The Smiling Assassin wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
The Smiling Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tsuruta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing The Smiling Assassin from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Smiling Assassin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
The Smiling Assassin with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta controlling the position.
The Smiling Assassin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta pulls The Smiling Assassin in to control the position.
The Smiling Assassin looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta pulls The Smiling Assassin in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta controls The Smiling Assassin momentarily but The Smiling Assassin frees himself.
Tsuruta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta punishes The Smiling Assassin's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to The Smiling Assassin's body. The Smiling Assassin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuruta thinking.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. The Smiling Assassin saw that one coming.#TD#
The Smiling Assassin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsuruta napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Tsuruta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from The Smiling Assassin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
The Smiling Assassin defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
The Smiling Assassin throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta jabs at The Smiling Assassin's body.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a nice looking jab.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Smiling Assassin takes one to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin staying out of range there.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. The Smiling Assassin moves away and avoids it.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from The Smiling Assassin misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Smiling Assassin staying out of range there.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tsuruta throws a jab when The Smiling Assassin was well out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage.
The Smiling Assassin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a nice body shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta punishes The Smiling Assassin's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but The Smiling Assassin moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta swinging wildly here.
#CL#
The Smiling Assassin moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.#T2#
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Smiling Assassin gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but The Smiling Assassin keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to work over The Smiling Assassin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. The Smiling Assassin didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.#T3#
A left lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped The Smiling Assassin's head back.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Smiling Assassin throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin moves away.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a jab.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
The Smiling Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and The Smiling Assassin counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from The Smiling Assassin fails to land.
A shot in the inside from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but The Smiling Assassin blocks it.
Tsuruta has The Smiling Assassin pressed against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow inside.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Smiling Assassin moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Smiling Assassin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Smiling Assassin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
The Smiling Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and The Smiling Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Smiling Assassin's hands.
The Smiling Assassin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Smiling Assassin tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Tsuruta lands a jab to The Smiling Assassin's midsection.
Tsuruta takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but The Smiling Assassin ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
A head kick misses from The Smiling Assassin.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
The Smiling Assassin scores with a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta controlling the position.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsuruta has The Smiling Assassin pulled in close to control his posture.
The Smiling Assassin wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #T2#
Tsuruta is trying to keep The Smiling Assassin in close.
Tsuruta is controlling The Smiling Assassin's posture.
The Smiling Assassin is in close to Tsuruta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsuruta wants to stand but The Smiling Assassin is controlling the position.
The Smiling Assassin wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but The Smiling Assassin avoids it well.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
The Smiling Assassin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Smiling Assassin showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Tsuruta manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Smiling Assassin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Steve The Smiling Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Smiling Assassin as Tsuruta tries to tie him up.
Tsuruta takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Smiling Assassin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Smiling Assassin tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Steve The Smiling Assassin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but The Smiling Assassin gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Smiling Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Smiling Assassin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
The Smiling Assassin slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Smiling Assassin.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuruta 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
The defeated Steve The Smiling Assassin had this to say: 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.
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Event:
AFC #28
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
De Jager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Jager moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta throws a nice looking combination but De Jager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta stuns De Jager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Jager 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.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Jager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by De Jager.
Tsuruta works De Jager's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jager misses with a looping left.
De Jager fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta feints a jab promting De Jager to slip. Tsuruta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Jager slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsuruta takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and De Jager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jager misses with a hook
and De Jager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Jager drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Jager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Jager rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jager moves away.
Tsuruta misses with a double jab.
De Jager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
Tsuruta with a hook.#T3#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tsuruta!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of De Jager's head.
De Jager throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Jager takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Jager in his tracks.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta jabs De Jager right on the nose. De Jager blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it.
De Jager misses the jab.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta cracks De Jager with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Jager fails with a takedown attempt.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
That's time! De Jager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. De Jager moves away and avoids it.
De Jager feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuruta, as that shot connected.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Jager takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuruta lands with a cross.
De Jager drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta throws a hook but De Jager blocks it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Jager doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta with a hook.
De Jager connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.#T1#
De Jager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
De Jager throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Jager avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
De Jager appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and De Jager counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tsuruta! #ES2#
Tsuruta sneaks out the side door and pushes De Jager away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Jager takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Jager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Jager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jager.
De Jager tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.
De Jager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Jager 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta takes a swing at De Jager's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but De Jager moves out of range.
De Jager shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuruta pinned against the cage. Tsuruta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Jager looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Jager in his tracks.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Jager stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Jager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by De Jager or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta lands a jab to De Jager's midsection.
De Jager chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuruta wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bismarck De Jager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jager finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Jager misses the target.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bismarck De Jager's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Jager with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from De Jager.
De Jager slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and De Jager counters with a two punch combo.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Jager tries to counter with a takedown but Tsuruta is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Jager's head.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Jager half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but De Jager slips the punch.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
De Jager blocks a jab.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by De Jager.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
De Jager shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsuruta's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta has control of De Jager's left arm, preventing De Jager from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Tsuruta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Jager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bismarck De Jager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Jager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jager prevents Tsuruta from getting back to his feet.
Tsuruta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Jager moves out of range of the strikes.
De Jager feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jager throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
De Jager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta digs a good hook to De Jager's body.
#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Jager doesn't seem bothered though.
De Jager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
De Jager attempts a counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it well and moves away.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. De Jager takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.#T4#
De Jager wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Jager shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta with a nice cross.
Tsuruta moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jager stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomi Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Gormsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gormsson cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gormsson throws out the jab.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Gormsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Gormsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gormsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gormsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuruta scrambles back to his feet.
Gormsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gormsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Gormsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gormsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gormsson throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Gormsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gormsson missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
and Gormsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Gormsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a looping left.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Gormsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gormsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #T2#
Gormsson misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson misses with an uppercut.
Gormsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Gormsson throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Gormsson throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Gormsson ducked under it nicely.
Gormsson throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Jab from Tsuruta.
Gormsson slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta swinging wildly here.
Gormsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Gormsson slips the punch.
Gormsson misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Gormsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsuruta circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gormsson misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gormsson misses the target.
Gormsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Gormsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gormsson punishes Tsuruta's body with a nice straight punch.
Gormsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Gormsson.
It looked like Gormsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
A big right from Gormsson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gormsson slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Harald Gormsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gormsson cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gormsson. That snapped Tsuruta's head back.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gormsson.
Gormsson throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Gormsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gormsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gormsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Gormsson - just one landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsuruta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gormsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Gormsson swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Gormsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Gormsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gormsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Gormsson misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Gormsson throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Gormsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Gormsson throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Gormsson blocks a jab.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gormsson's head backwards.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Gormsson avoids them all with ease.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gormsson.#T2#
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gormsson there.
Gormsson connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Harald Gormsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.
Gormsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Gormsson feints a jab promting Tsuruta to slip. Gormsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsuruta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gormsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gormsson digs a good hook to Tsuruta's body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gormsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gormsson swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gormsson thinking.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Gormsson throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Gormsson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Gormsson looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Gormsson.
#T4#
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Gormsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson staying out of range there.
Gormsson scores with the left hand. Tsuruta knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gormsson moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harald Gormsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gormsson thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta defending well as Gormsson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gormsson misses the target.
Tsuruta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gormsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuruta's head.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Gormsson avoids the punch easily.
Gormsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gormsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gormsson throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.#T1#
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gormsson.
Tsuruta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gormsson misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Gormsson.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range.
Gormsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Gormsson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Gormsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Gormsson loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.#T2#
Gormsson scores with a hook.
Gormsson lands with a good body shot.
Gormsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gormsson throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Gormsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Gormsson punishes Tsuruta's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Gormsson ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Gormsson misses. #T3#
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Gormsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Gormsson avoids it with no problem.
Gormsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gormsson throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Gormsson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Gormsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gormsson lands a slapping body shot.
Gormsson misses with a double jab.
Gormsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsuruta on the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Tsuruta defending well as Gormsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gormsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Gormsson connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gormsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Gormsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Gormsson.
Gormsson slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Gormsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gormsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gormsson needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Gormsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gormsson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Gormsson!
After winning the bout, Harald Gormsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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GPG: 49
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta wants to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch position.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Orlov has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Orlov digs a right hand underneath Tsuruta's ribcage. Tsuruta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Orlov improves position.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov being controlled against the cage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.#T4#
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looking to slow down the pace here.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
A short left from Orlov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A big right from Orlov misses. #T1#
A big left from Orlov misses.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Orlov lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Orlov rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Orlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta is working Orlov over against the cage.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
#T4#
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Orlov 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.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlov connects with a jab.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov with a nice cross.#T1#
Orlov throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov thows a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsuruta will feel that in the morning.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Orlov misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Orlov jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Tsuruta moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov 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.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.
Tsuruta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Tsuruta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that Orlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Orlov also avoids with ease.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Orlov's body.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Orlov tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuruta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlov.#T1#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Tsuruta misses with the combination.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsuruta into the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #T3#
Tsuruta pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov had his way with Tomomi Tsuruta in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Tsuruta's torso.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Orlov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlov misses the target.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsuruta lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Orlov 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.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.#T2#
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Orlov sets himself, and Tsuruta steps forward looking for the clinch! Orlov avoids it this time.
A right-left combo lands from Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Orlov slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Orlov moves out of range.
Tsuruta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow. #T4#
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta leaning against his opponent.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Tsuruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Mikhail Orlov.
Well Orlov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
GPG: 46
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Giannis looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giannis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Giannis slips the punch.
Giannis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Giannis misses with a body kick.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Giannis moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsuruta sizes up Giannis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Giannis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Giannis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Giannis throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Giannis lands a head kick!
#T1#
Giannis lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
Giannis misses with a straight right.
Giannis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giannis throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Giannis scores with a hook.
We've been told by Giannis's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Giannis throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Giannis lands a body shot.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Giannis swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giannis dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Giannis tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DJ Giannis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Giannis lands.
Giannis throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giannis throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Giannis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Tsuruta lands a big right hand that sends Giannis crashing to the mat! Tsuruta stays standing though and waves Giannis back to his feet!#ROC2#
Giannis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Giannis has been cut.
Giannis thows a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it
and Tsuruta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Giannis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giannis lands a really nice looking cross but Tsuruta seems unphased.
Giannis seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from Giannis.
Giannis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giannis scores with a decent looking hook.
Giannis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a huge left! Giannis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tsuruta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Giannis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tsuruta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
GPG: 41
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Pulatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Pulatov ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulatov's head.
Pulatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulatov swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta wants to counter with a clinch but Pulatov pushes him away.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuruta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pulatov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta lands a jab to Pulatov's midsection.
Pulatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Pulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulatov throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Pulatov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta scores with a jab.
Pulatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Pulatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Pulatov is rocked!
Tsuruta walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pulatov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tsuruta swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pulatov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
GPG 35
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Orston misses.
Orston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orston.
A quick step to the side and Orston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta lands with a nice combination. Orston backs away looking to recover.
Orston slips under a jab.
Orston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Orston.
Orston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orston moves out of range of the strikes.
Orston thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Orston ducks down to avoid it.
Orston looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses with the combination.
#T1#
Orston lands a head kick. Tsuruta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Orston.
Orston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta cracks Orston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Orston counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orston.
Orston ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Orston is looking to counter with head kicks.
Orston connects with a crisp jab.
Orston tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Orston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Tsuruta cracks Orston with an open hand slap.#T2#
Orston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Orston is predictable there
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Orston is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orston can pounce on him.
Orston 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.
Orston 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.
Orston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orston cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Orston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orston slips under a jab.
It appears Orston was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orston can pounce on him.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Orston moves out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Orston slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Orston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orston cracks the inside of Tsuruta's front leg.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orston.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orston rather than just go for the knockout.
Orston misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuruta is looking for the big counter here.
Orston throws a front kick that sends Tsuruta stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Orston.
Orston throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Orston dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Orston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Orston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orston.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
enabling Orston to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orston circles away quickly and effectively.
Orston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Orston throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Orston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orston counters with a low kick, right behind Tsuruta 's knee.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orston.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuruta. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Orston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orston.
Orston tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Orston will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orston was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Orston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orston misses with a head kick.
Orston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Orston keeps Tsuruta at a distance using the push kick.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fails to land with a series of punches.
Orston throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orston throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orston moves away.#T1#
Orston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Orston is just out of range.
Orston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Orston.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Orston's head but Orston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Orston motions for Tsuruta to come forward. Orston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orston manages to avoid it.
Orston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsuruta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tsuruta.
Orston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orston lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston misses with a body kick.
Orston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Tsuruta misses. #T2#
Tsuruta cracks Orston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orston throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsuruta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tsuruta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orston's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Orston lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Orston takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Orston jabs Tsuruta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Orston finish him?
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Orston shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Tsuruta takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Orston sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Tsuruta bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Orston!
An out of breath David Orston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PFF 30 Pearson vs Jones
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celbuir scores with a jab to the body.
Celbuir throws an off balance right hand
and Celbuir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Celbuir lands with a right hand.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Celbuir blocks it.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Celbuir ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Celbuir missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Celbuir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Celbuir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Celbuir moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Celbuir.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celbuir lands a body shot.
#T1#
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Celbuir as he connects with a hook.
Celbuir misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Celbuir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Celbuir defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Celbuir misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Celbuir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Celbuir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Celbuir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Celbuir misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celbuir avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Celbuir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Celbuir misses its intended target.
Celbuir throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.#T2#
Celbuir misses with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Celbuir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celbuir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Celbuir.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Celbuir manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Celbuir back into the cage.
Celbuir is trying to break free.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta gets through Celbuir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Celbuirs head.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Celbuir is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuruta has double underhooks.
Celbuir blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Celbuir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
#T4#
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Celbuir can't break the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards. #ROC#
Celbuir is rocked!
Celbuir is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage.
Celbuir blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Celbuir is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Celbuir's ribcage. Celbuir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Celbuir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Celbuir seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Celbuir.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celbuir throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Celbuir.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Celbuir throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
Tsuruta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Celbuir.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celbuir moves away.
Kord Celbuir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Celbuir's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Celbuir up against the cage.
Celbuir prevents a body shot from Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Celbuir tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Celbuir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Celbuir manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut, right on the button! Celbuir tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
PFF 26 Gagnon Vs Nurmy
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Thunder swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Thunder is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thunder slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.#T1#
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Thunder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuruta doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thunder throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD#
Thunder lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Thunder takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#T2#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Thunder dances in with a quick combination. Tsuruta is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thunder snaps Tsuruta's head back. Tsuruta stumbles backwards against the cage. Thunder steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Tsuruta's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Tsuruta just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jushin Thunder!
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Event:
PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Orlov pushes Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov cracks Tsuruta with a nice body shot.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuruta or not.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Tsuruta digs a right hand into Orlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orlov's gas tank.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
#T2#
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta is looking to control Orlov's arms but Orlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Stalling in the clinch from Tsuruta.
#T3#
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta gets through Orlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Orlov pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta'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.
Orlov lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of 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!
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Orlov with an open hand slap.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Orlov's shoulder, as Orlov tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Orlov is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orlov looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Orlov.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A solid body kick from Orlov. #CL2#
Tsuruta gets a clinch.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuruta lands a body shot. #T2#
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuruta'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.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
#T3#
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Orlov improves his position.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Tsuruta tries to tie him up.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Orlov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta. #T4#
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta is working Orlov over against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second 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. 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#
Tsuruta takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov wants to land a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta stuns Orlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Orlov 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.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.#T1#
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Tsuruta avoids it.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.#CL#
Orlov drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the cage.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working Orlov over against the cage.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomi Tsuruta.
Well Orlov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov misses with a body kick.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanov misses with a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romanov thinking.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Romanov 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.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta cracks Romanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Romanov is rocked!
Good exchange - Romanov coming out on top.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Romanov. #T2#
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Tsuruta fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Romanov out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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