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Event:
CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSagaki.
Bremner 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.
Bremner takes a swing at Sagaki's ribcage but misses.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bremner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sagaki walks into a jab.
Bremner misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner digs a good hook to Sagaki's body.
Bremner missing with a left hand there. Sagaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.#TD#
Bremner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sagaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Sagaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sagaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sagaki is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back!
Sagaki is working the ground and pound. Can Bremner escape?
Sagaki missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Sagaki looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bremner is controlling Sagaki 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Bremner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bremner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sagaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Sagaki striking from the bottom here.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagaki, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Bremner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sagaki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bremner is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sagaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bremner pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Sagaki controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bremner has his foot on Sagaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sagaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sagaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bremner has momentary wrist control but Sagaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Bremner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sagaki wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Jaxon Bremner 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#
Bremner misses the jab.
Bremner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagaki.
A big right from Bremner misses.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bremner.
Sagaki moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner misses with a hook
and Sagaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bremner misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Sagaki with a nice head shot there.
Bremner is pulling down on Sagaki's head to control his posture.
Sagaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sagaki stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bremner's head.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Sagaki lands a couple of elbows.
Sagaki is in close to Bremner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sagaki being controlled here momentarily.
Sagaki is working Bremner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagaki's guard. #REVR#
Sagaki trying to control the position.
Bremner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagaki working a defensive guard here.
Bremner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bremner is pushing down on Sagaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sagaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Bremner stalling. #SUB2#
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well. #T3#
Bremner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sagaki gets back to full guard.
Bremner trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Bremner stays in close to Sagaki's body and controls the position.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sagaki's head.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sagaki has an active guard here but Bremner has managed to pass into half guard.
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sagaki trying to control but Bremner postures up.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back!
Sagaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bremner. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sagaki is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
Bremner trying to control the hands but Sagaki breaks the grip.
Sagaki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bremner hold on?
Bremner prevents Sagaki from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Bremner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bremner trying to control the hands but Sagaki won't let him.
Bremner breaks Sagaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Bremner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagaki moves away.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremner, which made it look bad.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sagaki.
Sagaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sagaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bremner misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bremner won't be happy with that. #T1#
Sagaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bremner down.
Bremner is looking to reverse the position.
Sagaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bremner tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Bremner holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sagaki lands a few punches from side control.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bremner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bremner has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Sagaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Bremner has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki slips a nice elbow through Bremner's hands, connecting with Bremner's forehead.
Bremner is trying is best to control the position here.
Sagaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bremner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #T3#
Bremner has his hands on Sagaki's head, controlling the position.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bremner holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bremner misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Sagaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sagaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bremner throws out the jab.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaxon Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Bremner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Bremner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner thows a leg kick but Sagaki checks it #TD2#
and Sagaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bremner's guard.
Sagaki trying to move into half guard but instead Bremner has managed to sweep!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sagaki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sagaki is fighting to break Bremner's control of his arms but Bremner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takumi Sagaki.
I think Sagaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC 493: Tiotio v Outlaw 2
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Dhelan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki 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.
Dhelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sagaki throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhelan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sagaki is trying to control the position but Dhelan postures up. #T1#
Sagaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki is working hard here to advance position.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhelan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sagaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sagaki throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dhelan's body to avoid the submission. Dhelan has instead reached around Sagaki's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dhelan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zhan Dhelan!
A very excited looking Zhan Dhelan 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:
CFC 487: Tiotio v Neves
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Greene feints and then cracks Sagaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sagaki down.
Greene is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagaki is just out of range.
Sagaki slips a jab from Greene.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Sagaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Sagaki counters with a leg kick.
Greene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sagaki in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Greene is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sagaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sagaki with the counter takedown but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greene explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
Greene throws a push kick but Sagaki slaps the foot to one side.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sagaki is out of range and Greene settles back down.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sagaki's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Sagaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sagaki has time to react.
A low kick from Greene is predictable there
and Sagaki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Sagaki postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Sagaki looking to pass the guard.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki stays in close to Greene's body and controls the position.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sagaki shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagaki.
Greene misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Greene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sagaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Sagaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Greene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene cracks Sagaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Greene pushes Sagaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene dominated that round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagaki can do to turn this around?
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
Greene throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Greene.
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greene throws the left hand but Sagaki avoids the punch easily.
Sagaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Greene is wise to it.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Sagaki should have avoided that one.
Greene takes a swing at Sagaki's ribcage but misses.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Sagaki's defenses.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greene cracks Sagaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paulie Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagaki off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
Greene scores with a nice body kick.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Greene throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greene won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Sagaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greene parries the strikes from Sagaki easily there. Sagaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Greene to escape.
Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greene to see if 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!
Sagaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greene is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Sagaki wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sagaki misses with the ground and pound.
Sagaki looking to control but instead Greene has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sagaki thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Greene defends it.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sagaki is working for a kimura but Greene is defending it quite comfortably.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Sagaki sits in half guard. #T3#
Greene tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Sagaki thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Sagaki thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greene gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greene won't be happy with that.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Sagaki.#T4##SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sagaki is putting a hurting on Greene here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sagaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greene sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sagaki cracks Greene with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sagaki looking to control but instead Greene has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sagaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greene keeping control of the position.
Sagaki thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Sagaki throws a fast counter high kick but Greene manages to duck under it in time.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Sagaki slips a jab from Greene.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Sagaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sagaki will feel that in the morning.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.#T1#
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sagaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene 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 Sagaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sagaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sagaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Greene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sagaki dives in and scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sagaki throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Greene being controlled here momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.#T2#
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Greene 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.
Sagaki controls Greene momentarily but Greene frees himself.
Greene seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Greene being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Sagaki sees coming a mile off.
Sagaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Sagaki moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sagaki.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene took some time post fight to say the following; 'Please Give Someone Ranked In Top 10 Of The Division, I Want A Challenge.'. |
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Event:
CFC 478: Crenshaw v Horiguchi
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Burnham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnham misses with a low kick.
Sagaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sagaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sagaki moves out of range as Burnham strikes.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burnham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burnham wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki is nestled in close to Burnham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Burnham is working away.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Burnham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnham's coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnham is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burnham trying to control but Sagaki postures up.
Burnham is pressing down on Sagaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sagaki cracks Burnham with a solid left hand.
Burnham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burnham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burnham is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burnham with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Burnham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Burnham is looking to advance position but Sagaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Sagaki with shots to the head and body - Burnham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burnham tries to hold on but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burnham looks a forlorn figure.
Sagaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Sagaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Burnham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Sagaki lands a big elbow - Burnham is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Burnham is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki took some time post fight to say the following; 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Happy, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Happy. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt. #TD#
Happy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sagaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy postures up in Sagaki's guard and throws a big left but Sagaki blocks it.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Happy cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Happy is fighting to break Sagaki's control of his arms but Sagaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Happy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Happy slips nicely into half guard.
Happy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagaki trying to control from the bottom.
Sagaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Happy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Happy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Happy chips away with some ground and pound.
Happy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Happy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Happy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagaki pulls Happy in to control the position. #T3#
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Happy drives through with a takedown into Sagaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sagaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Happy. #BC#
Happy manages to break the clinch.
Happy leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anti Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Sagaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sagaki shoots in but Happy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sagaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Happy's waist but Happy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sagaki off to one side.
Happy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sagaki manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy looks for a takedown but Sagaki sprawls well.#T4#
Sagaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sagaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Happy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sagaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sagaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Happy tries to avoid it but Sagaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Happy to the ground. Happy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Sagaki gets tackled into the cage by Happy. Happy maintains the clinch.
Happy tries to pull guard but Sagaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Happy drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Happy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Happy as he jumps to the side.
Sagaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sagaki darts in looking for a takedown but Happy gets double underhooks and turns Sagaki into the cage.
Happy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagaki can do to turn this around?
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happy swivels and escapes.
Sagaki darts in looking for a takedown but Happy gets double underhooks and turns Sagaki into the cage.
Happy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anti Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Happy tries to sprawl out of it but Sagaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Happy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Happy!
#TD#
Happy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sagaki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Happy is on him like a limpet, forcing Sagaki back against the cage.
Sagaki is trying to break free.
Happy lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Sagaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Sagaki scores with a takedown into Happy's guard.
Happy pushes Sagaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Happy misses with a wild combination.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Happy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Happy misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into Sagaki's guard.
Sagaki pushes Happy off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagaki has his takedown stuffed
and Happy counters with a good low kick that Sagaki was not able to check.
A cross from Happy lands.
Happy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sagaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Happy is trying to defend but Sagaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Happy wants to control but Sagaki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sagaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Happy.#SUB2#
Sagaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Happy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sagaki's guard! Nice work there by Happy!
Sagaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Happy wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki pulls Happy in close to his closed guard and prevents Happy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Happy throws a strike but Sagaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Sagaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Happy dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Happy wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Happy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sagaki trying to keep a closed guard but Happy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Happy wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sagaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Happy tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Happy moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sagaki. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Happy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Happy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Happy is trying to control Sagaki's posture but Sagaki avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sagaki is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2#
Sagaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Happy, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sagaki swings around for an armbar but Happy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sagaki's guard.
Happy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Happy trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom. #SU#
Happy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happy!
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happy swivels and escapes.
Happy works the jab nicely.
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Happy sprawls well.
Sagaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sagaki is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Anti Happy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Happy circles away.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Sagaki goes for a double leg but Happy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Happy continues to drive forward.
Sagaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Happy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagaki somewhat.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Happy.
A punch combination from Happy misses. #T3#
Sagaki shoots in but no luck this time.
As Sagaki looks to move away, Happy throws a big counter combo but Sagaki just gets out of the way.#TD#
Sagaki tries to sprawl but Happy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sagaki kicks Happy off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Happy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Happy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sagaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Happy.
Happy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Happy lands a few punches from side control.
Happy 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.
#SUB#
Happy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sagaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sagaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Happy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Sagaki keeping control of the position.
Anti Happy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Happy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sagaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Happy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Happy 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Happy!
A relieved looking Anti Happy 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:
SYN 850 Dong vs. Duranto
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagaki fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sagaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tattoo Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Tattoo Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tattoo Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sagaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tattoo Guy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sagaki, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Sagaki has Tattoo Guy pulled in close to control his posture.
Tattoo Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Sagaki pushes Tattoo Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Tattoo Guy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Sagaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sagaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tattoo Guy pinned against the cage. Tattoo Guy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sagaki backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Sagaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tattoo Guy defends it nicely.
Tattoo Guy's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tattoo Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sagaki 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.
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!
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Tattoo Guy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sagaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tattoo Guy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sagaki, into his guard. #REVB#
Sagaki is pulling down on Tattoo Guy's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tattoo Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tattoo Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sagaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sagaki's head.
Sagaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tattoo Guy throwing strikes from guard but Sagaki blocks nicely.
Tattoo Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
Tattoo Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagaki has wrist control.
Tattoo Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagaki has wrist control.
Sagaki controlling Tattoo Guy's posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tattoo Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sagaki has Tattoo Guy pulled in close to control his posture.
Tattoo Guy throwing strikes from guard but Sagaki blocks nicely.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattoo Guy looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tattoo Guy defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Tattoo Guy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tattoo Guy defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Tattoo Guy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Sagaki breaks from the clinch.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tattoo Guy swivels and escapes.
Tattoo Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Tattoo Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tattoo Guy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tattoo Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagaki prevents a body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Sagaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagaki has had enough of the clinch but Tattoo Guy keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki letting Tattoo Guy take a breather here.
Tattoo Guy looking to throw knees to the head but Sagaki is blocking nicely.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tattoo Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Tattoo Guy cracks Sagaki with a nice body shot.
Tattoo Guy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sagaki misses with a knee strike.
Tattoo Guy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Sagaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sagaki is defended easily by Tattoo Guy.
Sagaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tattoo Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Sagaki tries a body shot but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
#T2#
Tattoo Guy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagaki is defending well for now.
Tattoo Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tattoo Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki wants to stall.
Tattoo Guy lands a knee to the head.
Sagaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Tattoo Guy has double underhooks.
Sagaki is looking to control Tattoo Guy's arms but Tattoo Guy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagaki has his back to the cage.
Tattoo Guy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tattoo Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Sagaki manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagaki fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Tattoo Guy counters with a takedown into side control.
Sagaki manages to get back to half guard.
Tattoo Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sagaki's head. #T3#
Sagaki trying to control but Tattoo Guy postures up.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Sagaki is blocking nicely.
Tattoo Guy tries to pass to full mount but Sagaki defends it.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tattoo Guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tattoo Guy's back!
Tattoo Guy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tattoo Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tattoo Guy prevents Sagaki from taking his back.#T4#
Tattoo Guy has given up his back here.
Tattoo Guy is in bad spot here.
Tattoo Guy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sagaki's guard. Nice work there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy postures up in Sagaki's guard and throws a big left but Sagaki blocks it.
Tattoo Guy wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tattoo Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tattoo Guy preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stupid Tattoo Guy 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#
Tattoo Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagaki shoots in but Tattoo Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tattoo Guy with the counter takedown but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Sagaki shoots for a takedown but Tattoo Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tattoo Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takumi Sagaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Tattoo Guy. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tattoo Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Sagaki moves out of range easily.
Tattoo Guy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Tattoo Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sagaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tattoo Guy pinned against the cage. Tattoo Guy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tattoo Guy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice head kick!
#ROC2#Sagaki is rocked!
Sagaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Sagaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tattoo Guy works Sagaki's body with a nice hook.
Sagaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Tattoo Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Sagaki. Sagaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tattoo Guy swivels and escapes.
Tattoo Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sagaki's head.
Tattoo Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tattoo Guy scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Tattoo Guy lands a big head kick that sends Sagaki tumbling to the mat! Tattoo Guy takes a step backwards and waves Sagaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Tattoo Guy lands a jab to Sagaki's midsection.
Tattoo Guy lands a nice looking body kick.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tattoo Guy as he avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy gets in close and tags Sagaki with a short punch that almost sends Sagaki to the mat! Oh Sagaki is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tattoo Guy, trying to create some distance but Tattoo Guy rushes him, striking wildly and Sagaki goes down! The referee tackles Tattoo Guy into the cage to end the fight! Tattoo Guy is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Stupid Tattoo Guy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SYN 843 Krison vs. Peterson
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sagaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk defends it nicely.
Sagaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kowalczyk is fending him off so far but Sagaki persists. Nope, Kowalczyk circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki slips a jab and a cross from Kowalczyk.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalczyk swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Kowalczyk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sagaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk circles away.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Kowalczyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sagaki moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Sagaki's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick, looking for Sagaki's leg but Sagaki calmly moves out of range.
Sagaki shoots for a takedown but Kowalczyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalczyk avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kowalczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalczyk. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Sagaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalczyk as Sagaki shoots in.
Kowalczyk cracks Sagaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sagaki walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalczyk.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalczyk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kowalczyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Sagaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalczyk! But no joy.
Sagaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls well. He's pushed Sagaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk tries to sprawl out of it but Sagaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Sagaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kowalczyk was covering up waiting for the punch and Sagaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sagaki is controlling him. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki passes Kowalczyk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kowalczyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Kowalczyk is defending against the submission attempts here by Sagaki.
#SUB#
Sagaki is working for a kimura but Kowalczyk is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Sagaki stops Kowalczyk from getting back to his feet.
We've been informed that Kowalczyk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#ES2#
Kowalczyk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sagaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sagaki shoots for a takedown but Kowalczyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagaki fails with the takedown.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sagaki.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalczyk swivels and escapes.
Sagaki 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.
Kowalczyk with a hook.
Sagaki fails to land the takedown.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Kowalczyk shows good takedown defense.
Sagaki is breathing heavily.
A cross from Kowalczyk lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalczyk sprawls well. Kowalczyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sagaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk tries to sprawl out of it but Sagaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Sagaki.
Sagaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sagaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sagaki avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk has Sagaki pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagaki.
Sagaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk is controlling him.
Kowalczyk tries to stall but Sagaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sagaki tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk looking to stall.
Sagaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalczyk as Sagaki tries to tie him up. #BC#
Sagaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sagaki shoots in for a double leg but Kowalczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk lands a really nice looking cross but Sagaki seems unphased.
Sagaki moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
A cross from Kowalczyk lands.
Sagaki drops his hands momentarily and Kowalczyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalczyk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk tries to avoid it but Sagaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalczyk to the ground. Kowalczyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalczyk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalczyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalczyk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalczyk cracks Sagaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sagaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk tries to avoid it but Sagaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalczyk to the ground. Kowalczyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takumi Sagaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sagaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowalczyk looks to land a combination but Sagaki avoids it well. #T2#
Kowalczyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalczyk scores with a nice strike.
Sagaki staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalczyk, which made it look bad.
As Sagaki backs off Kowalczyk throws a huge counter combo but Sagaki manages to avoid it all.
Kowalczyk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk cracks Sagaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalczyk, as that shot connected.
Sagaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalczyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sagaki scrambles back to his feet.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk looks to throw the jab but Sagaki is out of range.
Sagaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sagaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sagaki closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Sagaki pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Sagaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Kowalczyk.
Sagaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kowalczyk.
The crowd cheers as Kowalczyk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sagaki doesn't seem phased though.
Sagaki blocks a jab.
Sagaki shoots for a takedown but Kowalczyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Sagaki avoids it with no problem.
Kowalczyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalczyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagaki.
Kowalczyk jabs Sagaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Sagaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sagaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalczyk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sagaki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Kowalczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Sagaki's head.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sagaki looks for a takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls well.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kowalczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sagaki has time to react.
Sagaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick but Sagaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kowalczyk pinned against the cage. Kowalczyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sagaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Kowalczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sagaki is defended easily by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sagaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk tries to avoid it but Sagaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalczyk to the ground. Kowalczyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalczyk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalczyk taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kowalczyk breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk works Sagaki's body with a nice hook.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk tries to sprawl out of it but Sagaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sagaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kowalczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot that snaps Sagaki's head back.
Kowalczyk leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalczyk! But no joy.
Sagaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalczyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagaki somewhat.
Kowalczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagaki. Sagaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sagaki on the side of the head.
Kowalczyk connects with a nice looking jab.
Sagaki has a takedown stuffed.
Sagaki shoots in for a double leg but Kowalczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Sagaki's head back.
Kowalczyk lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagaki. Sagaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Sagaki ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Sagaki slips under a jab.
Sagaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalczyk.
Sagaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalczyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagaki closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Sagaki pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Sagaki backs off Kowalczyk throws a huge counter combo but Sagaki manages to avoid it all.
Kowalczyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sagaki's hands.
Kowalczyk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Nice shot by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Sagaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalczyk manages to circle out of the way.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalczyk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sagaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sagaki is defended easily by Kowalczyk.
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kowalczyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Sagaki is trying to break the clinch but Kowalczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalczyk effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch.
Sagaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk sizes up Sagaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sagaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kowalczyk throws Sagaki to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagaki.
Sagaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Sagaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalczyk finds it's way round the side to connect with Sagaki's head.
Kowalczyk throws a right and a left that Sagaki avoids nicely. #T4#
Kowalczyk with a jab.
Kowalczyk tests Sagaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalczyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Kowalczyk shows good takedown defense.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kowalczyk.
Sagaki blocks a jab.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Sagaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kowalczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Sagaki's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk feints and then cracks Sagaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sagaki down.
Sagaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kowalczyk lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk 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.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mordechai Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sagaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordechai Kowalczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalczyk 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordechai Kowalczyk!
Mordechai Kowalczyk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 834 Number vs Dionisy II
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puller as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sagaki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki working away.
Puller tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Puller has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sagaki slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Puller.
Sagaki moves to the back. #SUB#
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller is trying to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Puller is having to fend off submission attempts from Sagaki, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sagaki doesn't have the hooks in though and Puller manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sagaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puller controlling from the top position.
Sagaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puller is looking to stand up but Sagaki won't let him. #T2#
Puller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sagaki'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.#T3#
Puller trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sagaki shoots for a takedown but Puller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sagaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puller swivels and escapes.#TD#
Sagaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puller's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puller is wriggling around but Sagaki manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Puller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puller looking to control.
#T4#
Puller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Sagaki pushes Puller off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagaki blocks a jab.
Lewis Burwell Puller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Puller tries to sprawl out of it but Sagaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Sagaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puller is trying to defend but Sagaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puller is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puller striking off his back but it's not causing Sagaki any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lewis Burwell Puller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sagaki dives in and grabs Puller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puller pushes down on Sagaki's head and hops out.
Puller misses with a straight right.
Sagaki shoots and misses
and Puller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sagaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puller thuds a left hand into Sagaki's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. Sagaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Puller looks to land a combination. Sagaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Puller throws a hook but Sagaki blocks it.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puller sprawls and moves away.
Sagaki shoots in for a double leg but Puller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Sagaki 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!
Sagaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puller circles away.
A shot to the liver by Puller. Beautiful body shot.
Puller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagaki circles away quickly and effectively.
As Puller tries to get set, Sagaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Puller manages to avoid the attempt.
Puller throws out a loose jab but Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Sagaki is rocked!
Puller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Sagaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki misses with a takedown
and Puller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Puller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Puller shows good takedown defense.
Puller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sagaki misses with a takedown
and Puller counters with a huge left! Sagaki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Puller isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sagaki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Puller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Lewis Burwell Puller made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Takumi Sagaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Heartless Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagaki showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sagaki (2) vs (0) Jesus
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jesus controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki controlling the action here. #T1#
Jesus wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki content to control rather than advance.
Sagaki trying to control from Jesus's half guard. Jesus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jesus is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki looking to pass the guard.
Jesus managing to control the position.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass. #T3#
Jesus is pulling down on Sagaki's head to control his posture.
Sagaki content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Sagaki is fighting to break Jesus's control of his arms but Jesus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jesus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jesus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jesus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sagaki (2) vs (4) Jesus
Sagaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagaki wants to control but Jesus postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jesus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T6#
Sagaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Sagaki is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Sagaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sagaki tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position.
Jesus controls the position.
Sagaki is trying to improve his position.
Sagaki is not content to let Jesus control the position. #T8#
Sagaki struggling a bit here.
Sagaki tries to buck Jesus off but Jesus is having none of it.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Jesus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus trying to control the position but Sagaki is working away. #T9#
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki trying to remain calm as Jesus controls from the top position.
Sagaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagaki is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Sagaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jesus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Sagaki is letting Jesus control him for a moment.
Sagaki is looking to regain half guard here but Jesus keeps moving and retains side control.
Sagaki is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Jesus wants to control but Sagaki is keeping him busy.
Sagaki tries to buck Jesus off but Jesus is having none of it.#T11#
Sagaki is working hard here to advance position.
Jesus happy to just control the position for now.
Sagaki is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jesus working away.
Sagaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Sagaki is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jesus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sagaki is trying to improve his position.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Sagaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jesus is looking to take a break and control but Sagaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sagaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus wins on points by 4 to 2.
Heartless Jesus 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 267 Joy vs Caunt
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jain to score with a decent uppercut.
Sagaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Sagaki.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Jain.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sagaki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki misses with a kick to the body
and Jain counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Sagaki misses
and Jain counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagaki throws a solid leg kick but Jain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagaki.
Sagaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Jain shows good takedown defense.
Sagaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagaki is looking to slow Jain down with leg kicks.
Sagaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jain throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sagaki working away.
Sagaki gets to mount! Jain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jain is bucking up trying to escape but Sagaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sagaki prevents Jain from getting the reversal.
Sagaki with a couple of short strikes.
Jain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sagaki controlling from the full mount.
Jain is trying desperately to improve position.
Sagaki scoring with strikes but Jain is staying in there. #T3#
Jain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sagaki with shots to the head and body - Jain looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Sagaki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jain and Sagaki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Jain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sagaki is pressing down on Jain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jain is holding on for now.
Jain is looking to control Sagaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jain avoid being mounted?
Sagaki looks to land a strike but Jain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jain wants to control but Sagaki passes easily into half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jain fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Jain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jain lands with a shot to the body.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Sagaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jain momentarily.
Sagaki scores with a nice right hand.
Sagaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Moganesh Jain is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagaki swings for the body but Jain moves out of range.
Jain throwing a counter right hand but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Jain throws out a powerful jab.
Jain swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Sagaki moves away from the strike by Jain. #T1#
Jain checks a leg kick nicely.
Sagaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Sagaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jain throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
Sagaki lands with a straight right. Jain didn't see that one coming.
Sagaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Jain connects with a body shot that sends Sagaki's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Jain.
Sagaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jain is out of range.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Sagaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jain is just out of range.
Jain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sagaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jain.#T2#
Sagaki throws a shot from downtown. Jain moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki scores with a leg kick.
Jain scores with a shot to the body.
Sagaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sagaki lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Jain is looking for a triangle but Sagaki pushes his legs off easily.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jain is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Sagaki looking to control.
Sagaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jain's guard. #REVB#
Sagaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sagaki lands a couple of digs.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jain looking for a sweep. Not yet Jain, not yet.
Sagaki looking to sit in guard and control but Jain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sagaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki is controlling Jain's posture.
Sagaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Jain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sagaki is pressing down on Jain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jain lands a body shot.
Jain swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
A jab from Jain finds it's way through Sagaki's defenses.
Sagaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagaki.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Sagaki misses its intended target.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sagaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagaki thows a leg kick but Jain checks it
and Jain counters with a stiff right hand.
Jain swings widly with a right hand
and Jain 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.
Jain walks into a left hand.
Jain moves out of range of the body kick.
Jain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagaki.
Jain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jain slips a straight right by Sagaki.#T1#
Sagaki misses with a right hand
and Jain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sagaki throws a front kick aimed at Jain's knee but Jain avoids it well.
Jain throwing a counter right hand but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
Jab by Jain.
Sagaki with a poor takedown
and Jain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sagaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jain circles away.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagaki misses with a head kick.
Sagaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sagaki.
Sagaki connects with a jab.
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jain defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Jain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moganesh Jain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki lands with a shot to the body.
Sagaki throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Jain throws a big shot that misses.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jain defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagaki. That's going to slow Jain down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jain checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain 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.
A punch lands to the side of Sagaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jain misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jain.
Jain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sagaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jain avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Jain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sagaki.#T3#
Sagaki with a poor takedown
letting Jain counter with a right hand.
Sagaki lands a leg kick that knocks Jain off balance momentarily.
Sagaki misses with a right hand
and Jain counters with a right hand to the body.
Sagaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagaki.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Moganesh Jain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagaki.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagaki at a distance.
Sagaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jain. That did some damage!
Sagaki throws a front kick aimed at Jain's knee but Jain avoids it well.
Jain slips under a jab from Sagaki.#T4#
Sagaki has his takedown stuffed
letting Jain counter with a right hand.
Jain throws a body shot but no joy.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagaki throws a big shot that misses.
Takumi Sagaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sagaki misses with a left hand
and Jain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Sagaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sagaki with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sagaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jain's half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takumi Sagaki.
I've got Sagaki 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
Post fight, Takumi Sagaki stared into the camera and said 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
King misses with a straight left.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
King misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
King is trying to keep Sagaki in close.
#SUB#
Sagaki is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sagaki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sagaki has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twea King! |
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Event:
PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Objedkov moves into the clinch.
Objedkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sagaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sagaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Objedkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Objedkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Objedkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sagaki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagaki swivels and escapes.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Objedkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Objedkov misses.
Sagaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Objedkov under the eye.
Objedkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sagaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sagaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Objedkov checks it well.
Objedkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Objedkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Objedkov keeps moving.
Sagaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Objedkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Objedkov keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Objedkov is looking to sweep but instead, Sagaki has passed into half guard.
Objedkov gets full guard.
Objedkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Objedkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there.
Sagaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sagaki won't allow Objedkov to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sagaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Objedkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Sagaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Objedkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Sagaki gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the cage. #TD2#
Sagaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Objedkov uses from the top position.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Objedkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Objedkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sagaki's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki has control of Objedkov's left arm, preventing Objedkov from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Objedkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki 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#
Objedkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Sagaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sagaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Objedkov misses with a looping right.
Sagaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Objedkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Sagaki is predictable there
and Objedkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sagaki!
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sagaki to regain full guard. #T1#
Objedkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki trying to control the position.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov stands up over Sagaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Objedkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Objedkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagaki is trying to keep Objedkov in close.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving. #T2#
Objedkov is really struggling to control Sagaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Objedkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sagaki's head.
Objedkov stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki has momentary wrist control but Objedkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
Objedkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sagaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Sagaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagaki, not yet.
Objedkov trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Objedkov checks it.
Objedkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Objedkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Objedkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Objedkov prevents Sagaki from improving his position.
Objedkov thows a huge punch but Sagaki dodges it nicely.
Objedkov thows a huge punch but Sagaki dodges it nicely.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Objedkov.
Sagaki is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
Sagaki gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Objedkov throws a shot to the body.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Objedkov moved away.
Sagaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Objedkov thuds his right hand into Sagaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Objedkov jabs Sagaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sagaki!
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Objedkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagaki is defending well. #SUB#
Objedkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sagaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Objedkov's guard! Nice work there by Sagaki! #T1#
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Objedkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Objedkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Objedkov controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Objedkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Objedkov advances to half guard.
Sagaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sagaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Objedkov.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sagaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Objedkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Objedkov trying to control the action but Sagaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sagaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Objedkov.
Sagaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Objedkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagaki defending well though.
Objedkov wants to control but Sagaki is keeping him busy.
Sagaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.
Objedkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sagaki is pressing down on Objedkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sagaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Objedkov has picked Sagaki up and slammed him! Sagaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Objedkov manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sagaki to see if he's OK.
Objedkov wants to control but Sagaki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Objedkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Objedkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Objedkov grinds an elbow into Sagaki's temple.
Sagaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Objedkov's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Objedkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Objedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Objedkov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Objedkov!
Our winner, Sergey Objedkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 253 Golovkin vs Joy
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Sagaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Sagaki.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Sagaki tries to counter with a takedown but Nagasaki is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sagaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Nagasaki sprawls well.#T1#
Nagasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Sagaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sagaki avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Sagaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagaki blocks a jab.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sagaki is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Sagaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagasaki sprawls well initially but Sagaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki'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.
Nagasaki controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
#T2#
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki is trying to control but can't.
Nagasaki has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sagaki.
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sagaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasaki has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki gets back to full guard.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagaki has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving. #T4#
Nagasaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sagaki trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sagaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nagasaki escapes and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sagaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sagaki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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##TD#
Sagaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sagaki is in Nagasaki's guard.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sagaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sagaki passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sagaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagasaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nagasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takumi Sagaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki is controlling Sagaki's posture.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Sagaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagasaki is out of range and Sagaki settles back down. #T3#
Sagaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Sagaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Santosh Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sagaki moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagasaki as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki thows a leg kick but Sagaki checks it #TD#
so Sagaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Nagasaki pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sagaki is trying for a kimura here. Nagasaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sagaki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
An intense looking Takumi Sagaki took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
PFC 250 Kenobi vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagaki throws out the jab.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Sagaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Sagaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sagaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
Sagaki is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sagaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sagaki. #SUB2#
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.
Stone controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki'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.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow. #T2##SUB2#
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Sagaki looking to pass the guard.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Stone has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagaki pushes down on Stone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sagaki wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to control here.
Sagaki works his way into full mount!
Sagaki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Sagaki unloading with bombs!
Sagaki raining down shots from the mount!
Sagaki trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
BOOM! Sagaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone can't escape the position.
Sagaki working Stone over with strikes here.
Sagaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Stone is rocked!
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sagaki fails to land the takedown.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Sagaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
#TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Sagaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Stone stops Sagaki from passing to mount.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Sagaki tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Sagaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sagaki but great work by Stone.
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Stone trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki trying to control but Stone postures up.
#SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Sagaki trying to control but Stone postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stone defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sagaki works his way into full mount!
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Sagaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Sagaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sagaki connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Kidney Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sagaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sagaki attempts a counter takedown but Stone avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagaki.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone defending well as Sagaki loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
Sagaki blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Sagaki missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone checks a low kick from Sagaki.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
A left lands for Sagaki.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Sagaki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStone.
Sagaki cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.#T2#
Sagaki scores with a leg kick.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Sagaki moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Sagaki ducks down to avoid it.
Stone with a nice cross.
Stone tries a low kick but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stone sprawls and moves away.
Sagaki digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagaki looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Stone moves out of range as Sagaki strikes.#T3#
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
A big right from Stone misses.
Sagaki checks a leg kick.
Kidney Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone is looking to chop away at Sagaki's legs.
Stone misses with a low kick as Sagaki jumps back.
Jab by Sagaki.
Sagaki closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Sagaki pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Sagaki goes for a double leg but Stone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stone continues to drive forward.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4##TD#
Sagaki pulls guard successfully.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Takumi Sagaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Sagaki looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki is trying to keep Stone in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kidney Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
Post fight, Takumi Sagaki stared into the camera and said 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
PFC 241 Arendse vs Bathory 3
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Sagaki moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki misses with a straight right.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams is trying to stand.
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.
Sagaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sagaki wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well. #T1#
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Sagaki is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams works Sagaki's body with a nice hook.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Sagaki moves away from the strike by Williams.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.#T2#
Sagaki moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Sagaki's head back.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sagaki's head backwards.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagaki.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with the left hand. Sagaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sagaki's head backwards.#T3#
Sagaki moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Sagaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Sagaki slips a straight right by Williams.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been informed that Sagaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams cracks Sagaki with an open hand slap.
Sagaki slips a jab from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagaki is just out of range.
Sagaki staying out of range there.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams slips a straight right by Sagaki.
Sagaki tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Williams misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Sagaki ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagaki.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Sagaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Sagaki slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams jabs Sagaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams lands with a straight right. Sagaki didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams 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#
A big right from Williams misses.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Williams.
Sagaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sagaki defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sagaki moves away from the strike by Williams.
Sagaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Williams tries to sprawl but Sagaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sagaki looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagaki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Williams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sagaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sagaki looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sagaki thowing shots but they're missing.
Sagaki tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Sagaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Sagaki throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sagaki trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Sagaki misses with a head shot.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sagaki landing strikes from the mount.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagaki can do to turn this around?
Sagaki misses with some ground and pound and Williams recovers position to half guard.
Sagaki stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sagaki winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Sagaki is looking to stall here but Williams recovers full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Sagaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Sagaki staying out of range there.
Sagaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagaki misses with a low kick.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Sagaki.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams thuds a left hand into Sagaki's body.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Sagaki slips a jab from Williams.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagaki. #T1#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Williams jabs Sagaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Williams.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sagaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sagaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams checks a low kick from Sagaki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sagaki defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Sagaki slips a jab from Williams.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
A big right from Williams misses. #T3#
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sagaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws a hook but Sagaki blocks it.
Williams misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki is looking to pass into half guard but Williams pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Williams is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sagaki has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sagaki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Williams.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Williams manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Sagaki is now in side control.
The ground and pound from Sagaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sagaki throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Sagaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ronaldo throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ronaldo!
Sagaki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Sagaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sagaki working away.
Sagaki is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo is trying to control Sagaki's posture but Sagaki avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ronaldo wants to control but Sagaki postures up.
Ronaldo manages to get back to half guard.
Sagaki trying to control the pace.
Ronaldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back!#SUB#
Sagaki fending off the submission attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo doesn't have the hooks in and Sagaki manages to turn into his guard.
Ronaldo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ronaldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sagaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo postures up.
#SUB2#
Sagaki has his foot on Ronaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronaldo works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo controlling from the top position.
Sagaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronaldo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagaki, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ronaldo passes Sagaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is looking to take a break and control but Sagaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Sagaki defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronaldo pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ronaldo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ronaldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronaldo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takumi Sagaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ronaldo throws a jab when Sagaki was well out of range.
Sagaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagaki.
Sagaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Sagaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Sagaki throws a low kick but Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagaki with the counter takedown but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Sagaki was well out of range.
Sagaki throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sagaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sagaki lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronaldo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ronaldo trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sagaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sagaki pushing down on Ronaldo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagaki drops an elbow to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Ronaldo gets full guard.#SUB#
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ronaldo pulls Sagaki in to control the position.
Ronaldo controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Sagaki won't allow Ronaldo to sweep him here.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Sagaki looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position here.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
Sagaki is pushing down on Ronaldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ronaldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sagaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Sagaki trying to advance position but Ronaldo counters by regaining guard.
Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki pushing down on Ronaldo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronaldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
Ronaldo has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sagaki is pushing down on Ronaldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ronaldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sagaki has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Sagaki is trying for a kimura here. Ronaldo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sagaki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
Post fight, Takumi Sagaki stared into the camera and said 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagaki throws out the jab.
Objedkov tries to clinch but Sagaki is having none of it.
Objedkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Objedkov throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Sagaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Objedkov drives through and clinches with Sagaki against the cage.
Nice body punch from Objedkov - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Objedkov fails to land. #TD#
Objedkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sagaki is trying to keep an underhook but Objedkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Objedkov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Objedkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Sagaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Objedkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sagaki tries to get to full guard but Objedkov has control of the leg.
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Objedkov pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki wants to control but Objedkov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. Objedkov connects with a nice short shot to Sagaki's temple.
Objedkov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Objedkov drops an elbow to the side of Sagaki's head. #SUB#
Objedkov seems to be working for a kimura but Sagaki defends the submission attempt.
Sagaki is looking to control Objedkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagaki avoid being mounted?
Sagaki taking some punishment here, with Objedkov in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Objedkov pulls his head out easily.
Objedkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Objedkov trying to control from half guard but Sagaki is working away.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep. Objedkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Objedkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Objedkov's back!
Sagaki is looking to control Objedkov but Objedkov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Objedkov is trying to remain composed but Sagaki is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sagaki softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sagaki throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Objedkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Sagaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Objedkov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Objedkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Sagaki.
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!
Objedkov is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Objedkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Objedkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sagaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Objedkov is defending well. Sagaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Objedkov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sagaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
As Takumi Sagaki got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
SYN Divine Wind
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Narz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Narz as he checks the leg kick.
Sagaki moves out of range as Narz strikes.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Narz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sagaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Narz misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Narz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Sagaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Narz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is looking to take a break and control but Narz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Narz manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Sagaki working the head and body with strikes.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Narz tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Narz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Narz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sagaki postures up.
#SUB#
Sagaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Narz trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Narz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sagaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Narz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagaki trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Narz's head.
Sagaki stops Narz from standing up.
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there.
Narz controlling Sagaki's posture.
Narz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Sagaki stops Narz from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sagaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Narz wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki is trying to keep Narz in close.
#SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Narz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagaki is retaining full guard. #T4#
Narz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Narz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Narz working for a triangle but Sagaki defends it easily.
Narz working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki distracts Narz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Narz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takumi Sagaki 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#
Sagaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Narz.
Narz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narz misses with an uppercut. Sagaki saw that one coming.
Narz tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz misses with a hook.
Narz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses.
Narz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sagaki counters with a single leg into guard. Narz didn't expect that.
Narz wants to stand and escape but Sagaki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Narz wants to get back to his feet but Sagaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Narz trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Narz wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Sagaki has taken Narz's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Narz has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Vuce.
Vuce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagaki tries to counter with a takedown but Vuce is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Vuce shoots in and bounces Sagaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki controls Vuce momentarily but Vuce frees himself.
Vuce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Sagaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagaki managing to control the position. #T1#
Vuce throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Vuce stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sagaki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vuce manages to get his head free but now Sagaki has transitioned to an armbar! Vuce grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sagaki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My Mat Mofo.'. |
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Event:
SYN Animalia Paradoxa
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sagaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collins keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Sagaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.#SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sagaki prevents Collins from improving his position.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Sagaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Collins keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Collins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sagaki stacks Collins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sagaki!
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Collins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sagaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagaki cracks Collins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Sagaki unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back!
Sagaki wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Collins working Sagaki over with strikes here.
Sagaki tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins working the ground and pound effectively.
Collins lands with some strikes.#T1#
Collins lands with some strikes.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Collins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sagaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Sagaki is in trouble!
Collins controlling from the full mount.
Collins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sagaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagaki has wrist control.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collins controls the pace.#T3#
Sagaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins stands and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sagaki is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Sagaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Collins trying to control the action but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Sagaki struggling a bit here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Collins defends it well.
Sagaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Collins.
Sagaki with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sagaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Collins gets back to half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sagaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sagaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Collins!
Collins taking shots to the head.
Sagaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Collins tries to hold on but Sagaki postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB2#
Sagaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Sagaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Collins is looking to sweep but instead, Sagaki has passed into half guard.
Sagaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takumi Sagaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
After the fight, Takumi Sagaki 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:
CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a solid leg kick but Sagaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vinyard.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagaki.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Sagaki avoids the punch easily.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Sagaki lands with a right hand.
Vinyard swinging wildly here.
Sagaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Vinyard.
Sagaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Vinyard throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Vinyard with a jab.
Vinyard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Vinyard misses #TD#
and Sagaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vinyard!
Sagaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vinyard is trying to control Sagaki's posture but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinyard tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Vinyard taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Vinyard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sagaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sagaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Sagaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sagaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Vinyard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sagaki is chipping away with strikes.
Vinyard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sagaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sagaki looking to ground and pound but Vinyard is blocking nicely.
Sagaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sagaki with a couple of short strikes.
Vinyard regains half guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but Vinyard is blocking nicely. #T4#
Sagaki looks to land a strike but Vinyard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sagaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sagaki has control of an arm but Vinyard manages to advance to Sagaki's back!
Vinyard controlling from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagaki.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses.
Vinyard misses with a low kick as Sagaki jumps back.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagaki moves away.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vinyard.
Sagaki thuds his right hand into Vinyard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard slaps away a takedown attempt from Sagaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinyard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard lands a leg kick that knocks Sagaki off balance momentarily.#T1#
Vinyard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sagaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sagaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vinyard misses with a wild combination.
Vinyard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sagaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagaki tries to land a leg kick but Vinyard saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Vinyard with a nice cross.
Vinyard misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sagaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vinyard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sagaki, into his guard. #REVB#
Takumi Sagaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Vinyard from controlling successfully.
Vinyard looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Vinyard controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinyard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sagaki is pulling down on Vinyard's head to control his posture.
Vinyard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sagaki is trying to control the position but Vinyard postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vinyard trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinyard 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vinyard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vinyard. Those never looked like landing.
Sagaki tries to bum rush Vinyard with a series of wild strikes but Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinyard misses with a body kick.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard catches Sagaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinyard looks to throw the jab but Sagaki is out of range.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagaki with the inside leg kick.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Sagaki avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki slips a jab from Vinyard.
Sagaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vinyard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sagaki scrambles back to his feet.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Sagaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Vinyard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sagaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinyard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagaki throws a strike but Vinyard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vinyard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vinyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinyard 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. #T2#
Vinyard postures up.
Vinyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vinyard looking to pass the guard.
Vinyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sagaki's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinyard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagaki throws a chopping leg kick but Vinyard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.#T3#
Vinyard lands with a nice combination. Sagaki backs away looking to recover.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Vinyard throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Sagaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagaki feints and then cracks Vinyard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinyard down.
Sagaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vinyard can pounce on him.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut. Sagaki saw that one coming.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard fakes the leg kick and cracks Sagaki in the body.
Vinyard dips to his left and cracks Sagaki with an uppercut!#T4#
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinyard 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.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagaki.
It seemed like Vinyard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sagaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Sagaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinyard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinyard 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodionovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagaki misses with a left hand
and Rodionovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodionovich throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich lands with a nice combination. Sagaki backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sagaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Rodionovich defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Rodionovich is working away. #T1#
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Rodionovich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodionovich looking for subs from the bottom but Sagaki mounts him!
Rodionovich is working to get back to half guard.
Rodionovich tries to hold on but Sagaki pushes him away. #T2#
Rodionovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sagaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Rodionovich is rocked!
Rodionovich taking shots to the head.
Oh Rodionovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rodionovich covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Ithamar's guard.#SUB2#
Ithamar has his foot on Sagaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sagaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki stands and throws Ithamar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sagaki working away.
Ithamar is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sagaki has hold of Ithamar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ithamar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sagaki cranks the arm and Ithamar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ithamar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Sagaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruise throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Bruise sprawls well.
Bruise slips a jab and a cross from Sagaki.
Bruise checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruise! But no joy.
Sagaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruise pinned against the cage. Bruise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Sagaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sagaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise is trying to control but can't.
Sagaki thows a huge punch but Bruise dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruise is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruise is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruise is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sagaki is trying to work for a kimura but Bruise is defending well.
Sagaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bruise knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bruise tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but Bruise defending well.
Bruise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sagaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagaki looking to pass the guard.
Bruise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
Bruise keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sagaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Bruise blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bruise holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Sagaki misses #TD2#
and Bruise decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sagaki's guard.#T3#
Bruise wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Bruise slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagaki looking to control.
Sagaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruise's guard. #REVR#
Bruise is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up. #SUB#
Sagaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bruise is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bruise has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruise can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Bruise controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruise trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Sagaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bruise trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruise throwing strikes but missing.
Sagaki working a defensive guard but Bruise passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominick Bruise will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bruise throws a big shot that misses.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruise.
Sagaki misses with a left hand
and Bruise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sagaki misses with a low kick.
Bruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruise as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Bruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sagaki tries to land a leg kick but Bruise saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Bruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sagaki throws a leg kick
and Bruise 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.
Sagaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Bruise closes the distance and clinches.
Sagaki has Bruise pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruise manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Sagaki wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki letting Bruise take a breather here.
Sagaki trying to control the position but instead, Bruise has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagaki into the cage.
Sagaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruise lands an elbow that stopped Sagaki in his tracks for a moment.
Bruise prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sagaki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bruise trying to control but Sagaki postures up.
Bruise has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
Bruise is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bruise blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sagaki.
Bruise is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bruise's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sagaki tries to roll but Bruise sticks to his back.
Sagaki is trapped and Bruise is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruise is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bruise gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bruise gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bruise apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bruise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruise.
Bruise lands with a straight right. Sagaki didn't see that one coming.
Sagaki lands a nice looking body kick.#T3##TD2#
Bruise shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bruise was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sagaki is looking to reverse the position.
Bruise throws a strike aimed at the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki avoids it well.
Bruise misses with the ground and pound.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bruise working away.
A lull in the action here.
Sagaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Sagaki tries to improve position but can't.
Sagaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bruise off and has taken his back!
Bruise is really stuck here.
Sagaki throwing sloppy strikes.
Bruise breaks Sagaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruise wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Bruise's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sagaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagaki, not yet. #SUB#
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bruise defends it easily.
Bruise trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Bruise 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#
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Bruise checks it.
Sagaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sagaki wants to slow Bruise down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruise tests Sagaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Sagaki misses.
Sagaki misses with a low kick.
Sagaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bruise.
Sagaki avoids the body shot from Bruise.
Sagaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bruise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sagaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruise scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sagaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bruise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sagaki somewhat.#TD#
Sagaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Sagaki working Bruise over with strikes.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominick Bruise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sagaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruise is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bruise wants to control but Sagaki is keeping busy.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Bruise is working from the bottom.
Bruise wants to control but Sagaki is keeping busy.
Bruise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki working over Bruise with some ground and pound. Bruise looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bruise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bruise wants to control the action here but instead Sagaki manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Bruise just holding on.
Sagaki looking to control but Bruise is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sagaki is working for a guillotine from mount but Bruise frees his head quite easily.
Bruise is trying to escape the mount.
Bruise sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sagaki is thwarting Bruise's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sagaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bruise tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruise is trying to control but can't.
Sagaki prevents Bruise from improving his position.
Bruise is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bruise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominick Bruise.
I've got Bruise winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Bruise!
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11820 p4p, 497 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1822 p4p, 202 weight class). Sagaki has chosen One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sagaki looking to score a takedown here. Henley is defending well but Sagaki drives through and ends up in Henley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Sagaki
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.
Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki stands and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henley is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki trying to mount his opponent but Henley defends it.
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Henley defends the submission attempt.
Sagaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Henley is squirming around nicely.
Sagaki working for a submission but Henley is keeping him at bay.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Sagaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henley shrugs it off.
Sagaki tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley postures up.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.
Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Henley pushes his legs off easily.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henley pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henley wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagaki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (10) Sagaki
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (13) Sagaki
Sagaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Henley is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (16) Sagaki
Sagaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (4) vs (16) Sagaki
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagaki working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henley defends it easily.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki looking to control.
Henley stands and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (7) vs (16) Sagaki
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sagaki is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henley yanks on the arm and Sagaki is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1758 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 7183 p4p, 462 weight class). Sagaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thistlewhite moves in looking to clinch but Sagaki pushes him off.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thistlewhite has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sagaki dives in and scores a takedown into Thistlewhite's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sagaki (2) vs (0) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Thistlewhite is retaining full guard.
Sagaki advances to half guard.
Sagaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki'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.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (5) vs (0) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sagaki trying to control but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Sagaki is really struggling to control Thistlewhite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sagaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Thistlewhite defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sagaki working for a guillotine from mount but Thistlewhite is in no mood to give up.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Thistlewhite is squirming around nicely.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sagaki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sagaki.
Sagaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Sagaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thistlewhite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sagaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thistlewhite tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sagaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 4545 p4p, 380 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1705 p4p, 193 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sagaki drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Sagaki
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Sagaki passes Mendes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Sagaki
We've been hearing good reports from Mendes'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.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Sagaki isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is controlling an arm, preventing Sagaki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sagaki looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is controlling an arm, preventing Sagaki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sagaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Sagaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mendes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (7) vs (5) Sagaki
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sagaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes looking to control but Sagaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sagaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sagaki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (10) vs (5) Sagaki
Mendes biding his time, controlling Sagaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sagaki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Sagaki trying to get back to full guard but Mendes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (5) Sagaki
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to improve his position but Mendes has taken his back! Mendes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sagaki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mendes pushes Sagaki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
A victorious Rafael Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3760 p4p, 329 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1653 p4p, 193 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Takumi Sagaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sagaki. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jennings (0) vs (4) Sagaki
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fist of Fury Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jennings is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Jennings tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Jennings defends the submission attempt.
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.
Jennings is trying to maintain the position but Sagaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Jennings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Jennings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Jennings is working away.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
Jennings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jennings pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
Sagaki keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
Jennings controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
Jennings has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jennings looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jennings looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jennings! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (4) vs (4) Sagaki
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Jennings has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jennings (6) vs (4) Sagaki
Jennings fails to take his opponent's back.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position but Jennings isn't that keen on the idea.
Sagaki has given up his back. Will we see Jennings going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (9) vs (4) Sagaki
Jennings is trying to stick to Sagaki's back but Sagaki is turning into Jennings. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jennings's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sagaki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (9) vs (6) Sagaki
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
Sagaki is looking to advance position but Jennings has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (13) vs (6) Sagaki
Sagaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jennings wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sagaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sagaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jennings.
Sagaki is trying to escape the mount but Jennings keeps good control and instead manages to take Sagaki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (16) vs (6) Sagaki
Jennings is looking to control Sagaki but Sagaki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sagaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sagaki rolls, trying to escape but Jennings keeps control of the position.
Sagaki is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jennings prevents Sagaki from getting the reversal.
Jennings working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sagaki stops Jennings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sagaki is trying to escape the mount.
Jennings seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sagaki is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki controls Jennings momentarily but Jennings frees himself.
Sagaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Jennings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jennings pushes down on Sagaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings trying to mount his opponent but Sagaki defends it.
Jennings is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings is trying to control. Sagaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sagaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagaki is in trouble now - Jennings has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (19) vs (6) Sagaki
Jennings looking to control but Sagaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki is working to get back to half guard.
Jennings works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (22) vs (6) Sagaki
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jennings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sagaki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sagaki breaks Jennings's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (22) vs (8) Sagaki
Sagaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jennings is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jennings has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (24) vs (8) Sagaki
Jennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jennings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings preventing the sweep.
Sagaki has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Jennings pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (24) vs (12) Sagaki
Jennings is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looking to break Jennings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jennings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagaki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sagaki looks winded!
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
Jennings wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jennings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sagaki's arms.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki avoiding Jennings 's attempts to control his hands.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jennings rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jennings's thigh. Jennings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jennings takes the fight on points by 24 to 12.
Joe Jennings 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:
NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Sagaki misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Kubota works Sagaki's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Sagaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Kubota.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagaki moves away.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Sagaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kubota checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Kubota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sagaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sagaki slips a straight right by Kubota.
Kubota takes a swing at Sagaki's ribcage but misses.
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Sagaki sees coming a mile off.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagaki moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Sagaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Sagaki.
Kubota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sagaki checks it well.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kubota cracks Sagaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws a hook but Sagaki blocks it.
Sagaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sagaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sagaki throws a front kick aimed at Kubota's knee but Kubota avoids it well.
Sagaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kubota motions for Sagaki to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota 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.
Kubota slips a straight right by Sagaki.
Sagaki misses with a low kick as Kubota jumps back.
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Sagaki sees coming a mile off.
Kubota checks the leg kick.
Kubota follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Sagaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sagaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sagaki misses the target.
Kubota throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Kubota tests Sagaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagaki at a distance.
Sagaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Kubota coming out on top.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sagaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Sagaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagaki misses with a low kick.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Sagaki moves out of range easily.
Sagaki looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sagaki checks a low kick from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sagaki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Kubota as Sagaki shoots in.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sagaki throws a low kick, looking for Kubota's leg but Kubota calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Sagaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Kubota wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Kubota's temple.
Sagaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sagaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Kubota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kubota looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kubota looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kubota! #REVB#
Kubota has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kubota prevents Sagaki from getting the reversal.
Kubota seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kubota is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Kubota wants to pass to mount but Sagaki is defending the position. #SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sagaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kubota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kubota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kubota tries to stand but Sagaki is controlling from the bottom.
Kubota preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Kubota pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kubota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sagaki looking for subs off his back but Kubota has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeru Kubota 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!
#R3#
Kubota throws a wild body kick that Sagaki sees coming a mile off.
A left lands for Kubota.
A head kick misses from Sagaki.
Kubota lands with a slapping head kick.
Sagaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubota is able to avoid easily.
Kubota shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Sagaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kubota.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kubota sprawls and moves away.
Kubota thumps Sagaki with a low kick.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kubota. Sagaki shrugs it off though.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota thumps Sagaki with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagaki blocks a jab.#T1#
Sagaki throws a leg kick
and Kubota counters with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sagaki wants to slow Kubota down by chopping away at his legs.
Kubota avoids the head kick by Sagaki.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Sagaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota jabs at Sagaki's body.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki 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.
Sagaki throws a low kick but Kubota moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sagaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota with a hook.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with a jab to the body
and Sagaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kubota's knee momentarily.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Sagaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
Sagaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a low kick, looking for Sagaki's leg but Sagaki calmly moves out of range.
Kubota lands with a hook. Sagaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Kubota stuns Sagaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagaki moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kubota punishes Sagaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Sagaki misses with a leg kick.
Sagaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Sagaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Kubota sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sagaki throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Sagaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Sagaki.
Sagaki misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sagaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sagaki.
Kubota raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sagaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Sagaki.
Sagaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
#T1#
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Kubota displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sagaki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Kubota misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kubota.
Sagaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kubota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kubota moves out of range as Sagaki strikes.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Sagaki throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Kubota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sagaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Kubota lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Sagaki moves out of range easily.
Sagaki throws a solid leg kick but Kubota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagaki.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a leg kick but Sagaki saw it coming and moves away.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sagaki takes a step back to recover.
Kubota throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kubota won't be happy with that.
Kubota bucks up and tries to throw Sagaki off but instead Sagaki has got his back!
Kubota is trying to get back to his feet but Sagaki has full control of the position and if anything, Kubota has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sagaki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kubota.
#SUB#
Kubota defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagaki is punishing Kubota with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sagaki throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Kubota is predictable there
and Sagaki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kubota is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Sagaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Sagaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sagaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
Kubota cracks the inside of Sagaki's front leg.
Kubota stuffs the takedown.
Sagaki misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kubota throws a head kick that Sagaki semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Kubota.
Kubota lands with a nice body kick.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sagaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Sagaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kubota lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sagaki will feel that in the morning.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sagaki's head.
Kubota punishes Sagaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kubota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagaki scores with a jab.
Sagaki motions for Kubota to come forward. Sagaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sagaki misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sagaki's calf.
Sagaki walks into a left hand.
Kubota scores with a kick to the body.
Kubota is looking to slow Sagaki down with leg kicks.
Sagaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sagaki throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Sagaki misses with a takedown
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubota as he avoids it easily.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota jabs Sagaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kubota 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota wins by unanimous decision!
Takeru Kubota decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 16
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Ziskie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ziskie lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagaki off the cage and back into range.
Sagaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sagaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie slips a jab from Sagaki.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Sagaki ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ziskie defends it well.
Ziskie moves out of range of the body kick.
Sagaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie scoring well with a low kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sagaki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Sagaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sagaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Ziskie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Sagaki slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Sagaki moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziskie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sagaki will feel that in the morning.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Sagaki slips the punch.
Sagaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a low kick but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sagaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sagaki is trying to ground and pound but Ziskie uses the momentary lack of control by Sagaki to regain half guard.
Ziskie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura here.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Sagaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziskie defending well though. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziskie sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sagaki wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie is doing well to control the position and prevent Sagaki from advancing to side control.
Sagaki is thwarting Ziskie's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sagaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziskie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Ziskie's temple. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura here.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard.
Ziskie trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Sagaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #SUB#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sagaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sagaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sagaki has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sagaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ziskie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ziskie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie is looking to land body kicks.
Sagaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Sagaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziskie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range and Sagaki settles back down.
Ziskie lands with an overhand left.
Ziskie throws a chopping leg kick but Sagaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sagaki lands a few punches from side control.
Sagaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Ziskie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagaki landing a few strikes.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziskie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sagaki off and has taken his back!
Sagaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sagaki is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Ziskie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sagaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sagaki! #SUB#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagaki postures up.
Ziskie has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ziskie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ziskie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ziskie is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Ziskie wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziskie is retaining full guard.
Sagaki postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Ziskie has wrist control.
Ziskie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sagaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki landing with the ground and pound.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Sagaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ziskie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki with a nice head shot there.
Ziskie is trying to keep Sagaki in close.
Sagaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Ziskie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Sagaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Sagaki loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Sagaki tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie thuds his right hand into Sagaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziskie lands with a nice body punch.
Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.#TD#
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sagaki did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki is pressing down on Ziskie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Ziskie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sagaki's guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ziskie looking to sit in guard and control but Sagaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Sagaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ziskie's brow. #T2#
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sagaki trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Sagaki lands a couple of digs.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely.
Sagaki distracts Ziskie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ziskie controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
Sagaki distracts Ziskie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki works over Ziskie with some ground and pound from guard.
Sagaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ziskie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.#ROC2#
Ziskie is rocked!
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagaki trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Ziskie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ziskie's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to stand up but Sagaki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takumi Sagaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
A victorious Takumi Sagaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Sagaki throws a leg kick which misses Perkins 's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkins tries to avoid it.
Perkins misses with the combination.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sagaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Perkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Sagaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Perkins wants to stand up but Sagaki is controlling him. #ES2#
Perkins pushes Sagaki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Sagaki lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Perkins misses the target.
Perkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sagaki's calf.
Perkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sagaki with a poor takedown
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Perkins throws a leg kick but Sagaki moved away.#TD#
Sagaki gets a double leg takedown into Perkins 's guard.#SUB#
Sagaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sagaki has Perkins in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Perkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Perkins is looking to clinch.
Sagaki throws a lazy head kick
enabling Perkins to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins works Sagaki's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Sagaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sagaki advances to half guard.
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sagaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sagaki is working for a kimura here but Perkins manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sagaki's guard.
Sagaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sagaki working for a triangle but Perkins defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Perkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sagaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perkins has managed to get both his arms back between Sagaki's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Perkins is posturing up here but Sagaki has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Perkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Perkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Sagaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
An out of breath Takumi Sagaki 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:
TAFC: Navarro v Fernando
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Knox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sagaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knox is in Sagaki's guard.#SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Knox prevents Sagaki from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki trying to control here.
#SUB#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Knox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Knox slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagaki tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sagaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox postures up.
Knox preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sagaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Knox doesn't defend quickly enough and Sagaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Knox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sagaki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takumi Sagaki!
A victorious Takumi Sagaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TAFC: Mark v Ispa
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Perkins misses.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sagaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Perkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sagaki.
Perkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sagaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkins . That did some damage!
Perkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sagaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sagaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagaki misses with a left hand
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sagaki throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Sagaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkins misses with a straight right.
Sagaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perkins leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Perkins moves into range and clinches up with Sagaki.
Sagaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Sagaki manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perkins defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Sagaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sagaki has his foot on Perkins 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perkins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Perkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sagaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perkins has managed to get both his arms back between Sagaki's legs - danger averted.
Perkins tries to stand but Sagaki is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perkins wants to get up but he can't break Sagaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Perkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sagaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagaki.#T4#
Sagaki throws an off balance right hand
enabling Perkins to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Sagaki drives through with a takedown into Perkins 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Perkins blocks nicely.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Sagaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sagaki has gone for a leg lock! Perkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sagaki's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a triangle here but Perkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Perkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Perkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sagaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a leg kick
letting Perkins counter with a right hand.
Sagaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkins defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki thows a leg kick but Perkins checks it
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sagaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sagaki moves out of range as Perkins throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sagaki. Perkins shrugs it off though.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sagaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkins throws a big shot that misses.
Sagaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sagaki dives in and scores a takedown into Perkins 's guard.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Sagaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Sagaki throws an elbow that misses. Perkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sagaki's guard. Nice move by Perkins !#REVR##SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perkins defends well.
Perkins tries to stand but Sagaki is controlling from the bottom.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Perkins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Perkins tries to sprawl but Sagaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Perkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sagaki is on him like a limpet, forcing Perkins back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sagaki drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a guillotine here but Perkins defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perkins defends it easily.
Perkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagaki can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Sagaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perkins passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Perkins stands up and waves to Sagaki to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Perkins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Sagaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkins .
Sagaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkins misses the target.
Perkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sagaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki throws a front kick aimed at Perkins 's knee but Perkins avoids it well.
Sagaki throws a leg kick
and Perkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sagaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sagaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Perkins looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Sagaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sagaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sagaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Perkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sagaki.
Perkins throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sagaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkins .
Sagaki misses the jab.
Perkins misses the jab.#T2#
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Perkins circles away easily
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkins leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Perkins circles away easily
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sagaki throws a leg kick
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Sagaki is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sagaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sagaki is still in real trouble! Can Perkins finish him?
Sagaki wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Sagaki seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Perkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Perkins is trying to buck Sagaki off.
Sagaki trying to control the position but Perkins is working away.
Perkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sagaki in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sagaki working the head and body with strikes.
Sagaki throws an elbow but Perkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sagaki with the ground and pound but Perkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #ES#
Perkins has one foot on Sagaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Perkins checks it.
Perkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Perkins circles away easily
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai Perkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagaki connects with the punch.
Perkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sagaki.
Sagaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Perkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkins , 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Perkins !
A determined Kai Perkins didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
IFC87: Ispa v Megaton
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Dee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sagaki's calf.
Sagaki misses the body punch
letting Dee counter with a right hand.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagaki misses with a head kick.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Sagaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dee connects with a single shot there.
Dee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Dee swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Dee misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sagaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Dee.
Dee swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dee, right into the meat.
#T1#
Dee throws the kick towards the body but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dee. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sagaki.
Sagaki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Sagaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
Dee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagaki.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dee throws a chopping leg kick but Sagaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dee thuds his right hand into Sagaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dee cracks Sagaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sagaki.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Sagaki saw that one coming.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dee sprawls and moves away.
Dee throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Dee is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is adopting a defensive guard.
Dee wants to stand but Sagaki is controlling the position.
Dee keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Dee trying to control the position here.
Sagaki trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sagaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Sagaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sagaki should have avoided that one.
Dee misses with a leg kick.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dee.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sagaki scores with a head kick.
Dee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sagaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sagakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
That's time! Sagaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee lands a nice looking body shot.
Sagaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sagaki scrambles back to his feet.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sagaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagaki.
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Sagaki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dee.
Sagaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Sagaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sagaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Sagaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sagaki won't allow Dee to get back to his feet.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dee's head.
Dee looking to control.
Dee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dee is looking to stand up but Sagaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
Sagaki working the head and body with strikes.
Dee is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sagaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee is just riding it out for now. Sagaki eventually gives up the hold.
Dee tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.#T2#
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dee is trying to stand back up but Sagaki is controlling him
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki is nestled in close to Dee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee sees it coming and defends easily.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head. #T3#
Dee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki throws a strike but Dee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dee looking to control.
Dee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dee looking for a sweep. Not yet Dee, not yet.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Dee wants to stand but Sagaki is controlling the position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sagaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Sagaki passes Dee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dee is trying to stand.
Dee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dee is trying to control Sagaki's posture. Sagaki takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dee! Sagaki is rotating here... this could be the end... Dee is out! Sagaki has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takumi Sagaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takumi Sagaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Boudain vs Raymaker
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Joieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Joieson feints and as Sagaki raises his hands in defense, Joieson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joieson cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Sagaki has his feet on Joieson's thighs here. He's pushed Joieson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joieson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Sagaki vs Ruenroeng
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruenroeng swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagaki.
Sagaki misses with a wild body shot.
Sagaki backing away here, and Ruenroeng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there #TD#
so Sagaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Sagaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sagaki cracks Ruenroeng with a solid left hand.
Ruenroeng managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Ruenroeng 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sagaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Ruenroeng pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Sagaki landing with the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruenroeng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
Ruenroeng has his hands on Sagaki's head, controlling the position.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagaki preventing the sweep. #T2#
Sagaki is pushing down on Ruenroeng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruenroeng is fighting to maintain full guard but Sagaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sagaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sagaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruenroeng keeps working.
Ruenroeng trying to hold on to Sagaki's head to control him but Sagaki postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.
Sagaki is nestled in close to Ruenroeng, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruenroeng felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ruenroeng is trying is best to control the position here.
Ruenroeng is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Ruenroeng tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
Sagaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruenroeng is refusing to be controlled, as Sagaki sits in half guard.
Ruenroeng is controlling Sagaki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sagaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruenroeng manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Ruenroeng pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruenroeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki works over Ruenroeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruenroeng is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
Sagaki landing with the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki 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#
Sagaki throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination. Sagaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sagaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruenroeng scores with a four punch combination!
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng blocks the body kick.
Sagaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng digs a good body shot into Sagaki's ribs.#T1#
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Sagaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagaki tries to counter with a takedown but Ruenroeng is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagaki is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sagaki looks to throw a body kick
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruenroeng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sagaki misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng catches Sagaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Ruenroeng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sagaki. That did some damage!
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagaki throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Ruenroeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Sagaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSagaki.
Sagaki lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ruenroeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sagaki. That did some damage!
Sagaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
A combination from Ruenroeng does no damage.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.#T4#
Sagaki throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagaki. #TD#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sagaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagaki lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The strikes coming from Sagaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takumi Sagaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki in side control, throwing shots but Ruenroeng defends.
Sagaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ruenroeng is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Sagaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sagaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruenroeng is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruenroeng tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruenroeng takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sagaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Sagaki moves out of range.
Sagaki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruenroeng, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Sagaki takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Sagaki moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Sagaki scores with a hook to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sagaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Sagaki. #T2#
Sagaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sagaki connects with a looping right hand.
Sagaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
Sagaki avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sagaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.#T3##TD#
Sagaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruenroeng quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruenroeng manages to get to full guard.
Ruenroeng managing to control the position.
Sagaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruenroeng's guard.
Ruenroeng wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruenroeng is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Ruenroeng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there. #T4#
Sagaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sagaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sagaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sagaki postures up in Ruenroeng's guard and throws a big left but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Sagaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruenroeng has wrist control.
Sagaki trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Ruenroeng trying to control the position.
Sagaki won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takumi Sagaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sagaki looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Ruenroeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sagaki takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Sagaki.
Sagaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sagaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruenroeng can pounce on him.
Sagaki throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagaki.
Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Sagaki slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Sagaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Sagaki down.
Sagaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sagaki misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a series of punches but Sagaki moves out of range. #T2#
Nice cross by Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Sagaki down.
The fighters circling - Sagaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruenroeng feints a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
#TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruenroeng's guard.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruenroeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruenroeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruenroeng keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruenroeng has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep here but Sagaki controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruenroeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruenroeng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruenroeng pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruenroeng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
Sagaki stands up over Ruenroeng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki is pushing down on Ruenroeng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruenroeng is fighting to maintain full guard but Sagaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruenroeng is doing well to control the position and prevent Sagaki from advancing to side control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pushes Sagaki off looking to stand but Sagaki dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Sagaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sagaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruenroeng defending well though. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruenroeng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sagaki.
Ruenroeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruenroeng controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagaki prevents Ruenroeng from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Takumi Sagaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sagaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagaki throws a head kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sagaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sagaki dips to his left and cracks Ruenroeng with an uppercut!
Ruenroeng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki moves out of range as Ruenroeng strikes.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch. #T1#
Sagaki misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sagaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagaki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuenroeng.
Ruenroeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Sagaki down. #T2#
Ruenroeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sagaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a left to the body.
Sagaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagaki has his takedown stuffed
and Ruenroeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ruenroeng stuffs the takedown attempt from Sagaki. Sagaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruenroeng.
Sagaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagaki.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Sagaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Sagaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takumi Sagaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Sagaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
Sagaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng feints a counter leg kick.
Sagaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Sagaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki scores with a body shot.
Sagaki is looking to wear down Ruenroeng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
EFC Obama vs Ruenroeng
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Sagaki throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
Sagaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagaki fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Sagaki keeps Blaze at a distance using the push kick.
Blaze feints a jab promting Sagaki to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sagaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Sagaki.
A head kick misses from Sagaki.
Sagaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze tries to bum rush Sagaki with a series of wild strikes but Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
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!
Sagaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaze clobbers Sagaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Sagaki has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Sagaki - just one landing.
Blaze misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sagaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sagaki is trying to trip Blaze. He has hold of a leg but Blaze is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sagaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sagaki manages to pass to side control.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Blaze tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaze's head.
Sagaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sagaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki. #T2##ES2#
Blaze makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sagaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.#TD#
Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sagaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Blaze kicks Sagaki off and gets to his feet.
Sagaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Sagaki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze throws a right hand that Sagaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagaki also avoids with ease.
Sagaki attempts a counter takedown but Blaze avoids it well and moves away.
Blaze misses the jab.
Sagaki throws an off balance right hand
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sagaki has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagaki is working for takedown but Blaze is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Sagaki misses the jab.
A big left from Sagaki misses.
Sagaki dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Sagaki's head and hops out.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sagaki tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sagaki throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Sagaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze jabs Sagaki right on the nose. Sagaki blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Sagaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blaze's half guard.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.#ES2#
Blaze has his feet on Sagaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Jab from Blaze.
Sagaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Blaze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blaze enables Sagaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blaze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze controlling the position.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagaki prevents Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Sagaki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sagaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaze, pushing him back against the cage.
Sagaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki leaning against his opponent.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Sagaki is controlling the position.
Sagaki has Blaze pushed against the cage.
Sagaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blaze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sagaki keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagaki won't allow it.
Sagaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blaze is defending well for now.
Sagaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blaze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagaki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Sagaki there.
Sagaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki with a poor takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Blaze throws a series of punches but Sagaki avoids them all with ease.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagaki throws out the jab.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sagaki throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagaki.#TD#
Sagaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaze is trying to defend but Sagaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sagaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sagaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura here.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki. #T2#
Sagaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaze defending well though.
Blaze trying to control here.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaze looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sagaki winds up and cracks Blaze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagaki working Blaze over with strikes.
Blaze is controlling Sagaki's trapped leg to prevent Sagaki from advancing to side control.
Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sagaki stops Blaze from getting back to his feet.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaze has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
Sagaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing.
Sagaki is working Blaze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Sagaki is having none of it.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Blaze is rocked!
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaze's head.
Blaze is still in real trouble! Can Sagaki finish him?
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Blaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sagaki postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Blaze covers up, he's hurt! Sagaki keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sagaki and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sagaki can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.
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Event:
NJMMA 69
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Boesku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sagaki won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Boesku tries for a kimura but Sagaki is defending well.
Sagaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Boesku tries for a kimura but Sagaki is defending well.
Sagaki is trying to control Boesku's posture but Boesku avoids it.
Sagaki is looking to regain half guard here but Boesku keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagaki is defending well. #T1#
Sagaki regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Sagaki gets full guard.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Boesku landing some decent shots from guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagaki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sagaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Sagaki's legs - danger averted.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boesku advances to half guard. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boesku.
Boesku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sagaki is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
Sagaki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sagaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sagaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boesku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boesku won't allow Sagaki to sweep him here.
Sagaki looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki has Boesku pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boesku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boesku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Boesku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagaki.#TD2#
Sagaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boesku sprawls well initially but Sagaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
Roman Boesku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.
My spies in Nuclear Physiques inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boesku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sagaki postures up in Boesku's guard and throws a big left but Boesku blocks it.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boesku's head.
Sagaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sagaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boesku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Boesku's brow. #T2#
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sagaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Sagaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boesku trying to hold on to Sagaki's head to control him but Sagaki postures up.
#T3#
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Boesku's temple. #SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Boesku is looking to control Sagaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?#T4#
Sagaki working the head and body with strikes.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Sagaki sits in half guard.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Boesku's temple.
Sagaki throwing shots but Boesku is blocking nicely.
Boesku has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sagaki winds up and cracks Boesku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Boesku's brow. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki 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#
Sagaki darts in looking for a takedown but Boesku gets double underhooks and turns Sagaki into the cage.
Boesku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sagaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boesku.
Sagaki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boesku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sagaki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Boesku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Boesku cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.
Sagaki keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is trying to keep Boesku in close.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sagaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Boesku passes Sagaki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku is trying to control the action in half guard but Sagaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sagaki!
Sagaki tries to hold on but Boesku pushes him away.
Sagaki manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is defending well.
Boesku is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Boesku trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boesku pulls his head out easily.
Boesku is trying to control. Sagaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back!
Boesku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sagaki's guard. Nice work there by Boesku.
#T4#
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sagaki working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
Boesku postures up.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Boesku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boesku 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Boesku!
A relieved looking Roman Boesku 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:
IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sagaki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Amana counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Sagaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amana is looking to improve his position.
Amana's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki throwing shots but Amana is blocking nicely. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Amana defends it.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amana's head.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Amana is working away.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Sagaki there.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sagaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagaki controlling the pace.
Amana is looking to improve his position.
Amana is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Sagaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sagaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Sagaki trying to control but Amana is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sagaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amana is surviving well by controlling Sagaki's body position as best he can.
Sagaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sagaki throws some wild stikes that Amana manages to avoid easily.
Sagaki landing shots from mount.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amana is looking to escape.
Sagaki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Amana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Amana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sagaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amana hang on?
Sagaki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sagaki lands a big shot there that rocks Amana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amana is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Sagaki lands a big shot there that rocks Amana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sagaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amana.
Sagaki misses with a straight left.
Amana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amana lands a nice hook to Sagaki's body. Sagaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amana. That did some damage!
Sagaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Sagaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sagaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Sagaki wants to clinch.
Takumi Sagaki 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.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
My spies in Nuclear Physiques inform me that Sagaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki cracks Amana with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Amana is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana is looking for a sweep.
Sagaki working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Sagaki.
Sagaki working the ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing strikes but Amana manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sagaki on the ground.
Sagaki struggling a bit here.
Sagaki is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Amana working away.
Sagaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Amana decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Amana, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amana! #REVR#
Sagaki regains half guard.
Sagaki regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takumi Sagaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Amana lands a right hook to the body.
Amana moves out of range of the body kick from Sagaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amana to the mat! Amana manages to get full guard.
Amana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amana's head.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving.
Amana has his hands on Sagaki's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki landing with the ground and pound.
Sagaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Amana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lalama Amana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sagaki trying to control but Amana is working from the bottom.
Sagaki with a nice head shot there.
Sagaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amana defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagaki grinds an elbow into Amana's temple. #SUB2#
Sagaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Amana is defending well.
Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Amana to see if he's OK.
Sagaki is working Amana over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Amana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sagaki cracks Amana with a big elbow.
Sagaki just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Sagaki has hold of Amana's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Amana seems comfortable defending it but Sagaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Amana is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Amana is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sagaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
A relieved looking Takumi Sagaki 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:
IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Sagaki misses with a hook.#TD2#
Sagaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Island is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Island avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing.
Island trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Island seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Island working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sagaki.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Island works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Island working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sagaki trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Island has wrist control.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Island looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sagaki passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Island looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sagaki is trying to work for a kimura but Island is defending well.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sagaki lands a nice short elbow.
Sagaki winds up and cracks Island with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Sagaki is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Island actively working from the bottom here.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Island trying to control from the bottom.
Sagaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagaki wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Sagaki is thwarting Island's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sagaki is trying to control. Island wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Island trying to control here.
Sagaki not doing much here.
Sagaki thows a huge punch but Island dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sagaki throws a head kick but Island moves out of range.
Island feinted with a counter takedown.
Island doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sagaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sagaki pushes Island away with a front kick.
Sagaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Island fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Island misses with a takedown attempt
and Sagaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Island fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sagaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Island shoots for a double leg takedown but Sagaki sprawls well. He's pushed Island's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Sagaki rushes Island and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sagaki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Island is not content to let Sagaki control the position.#T1#
Sagaki lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage.
Sagaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Island is refusing to be controlled, as Sagaki sits in half guard.
Island wants to get back to his feet.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sagaki in particular looking to stall.
Island is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sagaki with the ground and pound but Island uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Sagaki throws an elbow that misses. Island uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sagaki's guard. Nice move by Island!#REVR#
Island pushes down on Sagaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Island is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Island looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sagaki looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Sagaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Island is sitting in close to Sagaki's body. Sagaki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Island is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Island is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sagaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takumi Sagaki!
A relieved looking Takumi Sagaki 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:
IFC 58 Heavyweight vs Nekele
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Schultz blocks a head kick by Sagaki.
Sagaki leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sagaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki looks for the body kick but Schultz saw that one coming.
Schultz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Sagaki moves out of range.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sagaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Sagaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schultz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sagaki as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Sagaki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Schultz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sagaki landing strikes.
Schultz tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Sagaki slows the pace down.
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sagaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sagaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sagaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is looking to reverse the position.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sagaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki is nestled in close to Schultz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Schultz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schultz is pressing down on Sagaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sagaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Schultz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sagaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schultz looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sagaki lands a couple of digs.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Schultz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sagaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Schultz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Schultz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sagaki stacks Schultz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sagaki!
Sagaki cracks Schultz with a big elbow.
Schultz looking for a sweep but Sagaki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Schultz is bucking up trying to escape but Sagaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Schultz is rocked!
Sagaki landing strikes from the mount.
Schultz is still in real trouble! Can Sagaki finish him?#SUB#
Sagaki working for a submission but Schultz is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz taking shots to the head.
Schultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schultz is bucking up trying to escape but Sagaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sagaki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Schultz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sagaki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
A very excited looking Takumi Sagaki 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.
In defeat, Gunter Schultz stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
IFC MW 27 Rasputin V Seventeen
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Azevedo checks the leg kick.
Azevedo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azevedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagaki misses with the combination.
Azevedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azevedo misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a single leg into guard. Azevedo didn't expect that.
Sagaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azevedo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Azevedo trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
Sagaki trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Sagaki is working Azevedo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.
Sagaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sagaki is in close to Azevedo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azevedo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sagaki trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagaki landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo gets back to full guard.
Sagaki stands and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Azevedo tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Sagaki is working Azevedo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sagaki 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.
#T3#
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Sagaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Sagaki controls the position.
Sagaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sagaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Azevedo down.
Azevedo sneaks back into half guard.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Sagaki in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Sagaki seems content to control.
Azevedo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sagaki scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB2#
Sagaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sagaki is thwarting Azevedo's attempts to control the position.
Sagaki prevents Azevedo from standing back up.
Azevedo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard but Sagaki has passed into side control.
Sagaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki 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#
Sagaki throws a hook but Azevedo blocks it.
Azevedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sagaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azevedo throws a body punch but Sagaki moves out of range.
Sagaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick by Azevedo misses #TD2#
and Sagaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azevedo! #SUB2#
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sagaki is working Azevedo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sagaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Sagaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Azevedo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sagaki.
#T1#
Sagaki slows the pace down.
Azevedo tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Sagaki trying to control the position but Azevedo is working away.
Azevedo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sagaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagaki landing strikes. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sagaki scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Azevedo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sagaki lands an elbow.
Sagaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sagaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sagaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sagaki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sagaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sagaki 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sagaki takes a little break here. Azevedo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sagaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagaki lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Sagaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Azevedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sagaki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sagaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azevedo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sagaki punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!#T4#
Sagaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Azevedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Azevedo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 2138 p4p, 107 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 3412 p4p, 380 weight class). Sagaki has chosen Crazy Nights - Loudness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Uru has closed the distance and engaged Sagaki in a clinch.
Sagaki is trying to drag Uru to the mat but Uru just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uru has Sagaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sagaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sagaki tries to pull guard but Uru holds him up against the cage and eventually Sagaki drops back down to his feet.
Sagaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uru smiles and moves away.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki gets tackled into the cage by Uru. Uru maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Uru is trying to trip Sagaki. He has hold of a leg but Sagaki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Uru persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Uru (2) vs (0) Sagaki
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uru wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Uru advances to half guard.
Uru trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to control but can't.
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uru pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Uru has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Uru is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Uru is pressing down on Sagaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sagaki is holding on for now.
Uru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sagaki is looking to control Uru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagaki avoid being mounted?
Uru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to free his trapped foot but Sagaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Uru is controlling well.
Sagaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Uru is taking a breather. Sagaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sagaki is controlling Uru's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sagaki is trying to maintain the position but Uru is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki tries to get to full guard but Uru has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sagaki tries to roll over but Uru keeps him under control.
Sagaki wants to control but Uru is keeping busy.
Uru is taking a breather. Sagaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki wants to control but Uru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Uru is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uru works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (5) vs (0) Sagaki
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uru is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Uru controlling the position from side mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is not content to let Uru control the position.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Sagaki's face as Uru controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to bench press Uru off him but Uru keeps the position.
Uru is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Uru takes a little break here. Sagaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sagaki is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is holding Uru down, trying to stall.
Uru controlling the position from side mount.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Uru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Uru taking a breather here.
Uru trying to control the action but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Uru working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uru takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After the fight, Yas Uru 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:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 3247 p4p, 277 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 3329 p4p, 370 weight class). Sagaki has chosen Crazy Nights - Loudness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rob closes the distance and clinches.
Sagaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rob smiles and moves away.
Sagaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rob feinted with a counter takedown.
Rob moves into the clinch successfully.
Sagaki goes for a takedown attempt but Rob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sagaki moves in looking to clinch but Rob pushes him off.
Rob has Sagaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagaki tries to pull guard but Rob holds him up against the cage and eventually Sagaki drops back down to his feet.
Ace Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Rob has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sagaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rob (4) vs (0) Sagaki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob working for the choke.
Sagaki fending off the submission attempt from Rob.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sagaki is defending well though. Rob let's go of the attempt for now.
Rob wants to control the position but Sagaki frees himself and scrambles - Rob manages to regain control in side control.
Sagaki wants to control but Rob postures up.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Sagaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rob tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rob has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sagaki tries to buck Rob off but Rob is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sagaki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rob is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagaki is defending well.
Sagaki is not content to let Rob control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Rob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sagaki is just riding it out for now. Rob eventually gives up the hold.
Rob wants to control but Sagaki is keeping him busy.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep. Rob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob wants to take a breather but Sagaki is having none of it.
Rob is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sagaki to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagaki working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rob is pushing down on Sagaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Rob has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rob is keen to just control but Sagaki is a slippery customer.
Sagaki tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg.
Rob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Rob.
Rob is looking for a kimura but Sagaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sagaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Sagaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sagaki pulls Rob in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Rob is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sagaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sagaki has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (4) vs (2) Sagaki
Sagaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rob's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki controlling the pace.
Rob wants to control but Sagaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sagaki wants to take a breather but Rob is having none of it.
Sagaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sagaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (4) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki looking to control but Rob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rob tries to hold on but Sagaki postures up.
Rob is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Sagaki controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rob is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Rob is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Rob regains half guard.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Rob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage.
Rob is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Rob is defending the position.
Rob looking for submissions off his back.
Rob is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Rob is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rob gets full guard.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki pushing down on Rob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rob is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rob defends it well.
Rob is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is taking a breather. Rob says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rob is trying to maintain the position but Sagaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki wants to advance to full mount but Rob doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sagaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rob looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rob looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rob! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (8) vs (5) Sagaki
Rob goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sagaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rob but great work by Sagaki. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (8) vs (9) Sagaki
Rob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rob looking for a sweep but Sagaki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rob (8) vs (11) Sagaki
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rob is trying desperately to improve position.
Sagaki avoids the attempt from Rob to control.
Rob regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (8) vs (14) Sagaki
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagaki wins on points by 14 to 8.
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1801 p4p, 167 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 3237 p4p, 273 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes into the arena with Face The Pain blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sagaki's choice of entrance music: Crazy Nights - Loudness. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. shoots and misses
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Sagaki
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Sagaki 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.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Sagaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morrison Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. working a defensive guard but Sagaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. struggling a bit here.
Morrison Jr. is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morrison Jr. being controlled for a moment.
Morrison Jr. tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to move to mount but Morrison Jr. blocks the move with his legs.
Morrison Jr. struggling a bit here.
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. defending well.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Sagaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sagaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sagaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Sagaki stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (5) Sagaki
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki looking to control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is taking a breather. Sagaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morrison Jr. works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Morrison Jr. looking to take Sagaki's back but Sagaki rolls and after a scramble, Sagaki ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sagaki to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (7) Sagaki
Morrison Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but instead Sagaki has moved into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Sagaki is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Sagaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sagaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Sagaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Sagaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagaki trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Morrison Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (7) Sagaki
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (9) Sagaki
Morrison Jr. is staying active underneath Sagaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (9) Sagaki
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki prevents Morrison Jr. from getting a body triangle.
Morrison Jr. is controlling the position but Sagaki somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sagaki wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sagaki is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morrison Jr. puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Sagaki is having none of it.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Sagaki looking to control.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sagaki working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious David Morrison Jr. thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 3154 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Bujol (ranked 2919 p4p, 260 weight class). Sagaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Nights - Loudness. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Takumi Sagaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Bujol!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bujol has Sagaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagaki looking for a takedown.
Bujol pulls guard effortlessly.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Sagaki controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bujol wants to improve his position but instead Sagaki has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol wants to get back to full guard.
Bujol is trying to maintain the position but Sagaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bujol is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Bujol trying to hold on to Sagaki's head to control him but Sagaki postures up.
Bujol tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
Sagaki is looking to advance position but Bujol won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bujol wants to sweep but Sagaki has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (3) vs (0) Bujol
Bujol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bujol is refusing to be controlled, as Sagaki sits in half guard.
Bujol tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Sagaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bujol is positioning himself well to prevent Sagaki advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control but Bujol is keeping him busy.
Bujol wants to improve his position but Sagaki is controlling well.
Sagaki trying to mount his opponent but Bujol defends it.
Bujol wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sagaki trying to control from Bujol's half guard. Bujol has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bujol looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bujol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagaki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sagaki (3) vs (2) Bujol
Sagaki working for a triangle but Bujol defends it easily.
Bujol seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bujol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sagaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bujol has managed to get both his arms back between Sagaki's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bujol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki keeping full guard, as Bujol tries to pass.
Sagaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bujol controls the pace.
Bujol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bujol sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bujol is one step ahead there.
Bujol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bujol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sagaki is trying to keep Bujol in close.
Sagaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bujol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Bujol wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bujol passes into half guard.
Bujol not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is looking to advance position but Sagaki won't allow it.
Bujol slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bujol works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (3) vs (5) Bujol
Bujol tries for a kimura but Sagaki is defending well.
Bujol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bujol tries to advance to mount but Sagaki denies him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to improve his position.
Bujol is looking to take a break and control but Sagaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bujol tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sagaki's legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bujol tries to advance position but instead Sagaki slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bujol is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
Bujol works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (3) vs (8) Bujol
Bujol advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sagaki (3) vs (10) Bujol
Sagaki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bujol controlling the pace for now.
Sagaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bujol tries to control but Sagaki wriggling away.
Bujol swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sagaki is now in Bujol's guard. A big mistake from Bujol there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sagaki (5) vs (10) Bujol
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bujol pulls Sagaki in to control the position.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Bujol keeps moving.
Sagaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bujol wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bujol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sagaki (5) vs (12) Bujol
And that's the end of the fight!
Bujol wins on points by 12 to 5.
After winning the bout, Sergio Bujol 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:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 3152 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asd Qwe (ranked 3089 p4p, 153 weight class). Sagaki's entrance music is Crazy Nights - Loudness. A fine choice. Qwe has chosen The Sigit - Black Amplifier as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Takumi Sagaki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Takumi Sagaki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Takumi Sagaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Asd Qwe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Qwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qwe smiles and moves away.
Qwe moves into range and clinches up with Sagaki.
Qwe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sagaki (0) vs (2) Qwe
Qwe prevents Sagaki from improving his position.
Sagaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Qwe.
Sagaki is pressing down on Qwe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qwe trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Qwe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qwe trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Qwe trying to move into half guard but instead Sagaki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sagaki (2) vs (2) Qwe
Qwe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sagaki escapes and throws Qwe's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (5) vs (2) Qwe
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Qwe wants to control but Sagaki postures up.
Qwe tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwe wants to control but Sagaki postures up.
We've been hearing that Sagaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Qwe is not content to let Sagaki control the position.
Sagaki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sagaki working away.
Qwe is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qwe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sagaki's best efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Qwe is defending the position.
Qwe tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Qwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qwe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Qwe keeps moving.
Qwe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Qwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qwe keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Qwe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qwe is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Qwe wants to sweep here but Sagaki controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Qwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Qwe trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer.
Qwe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qwe keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Qwe has Sagaki pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.
Sagaki trying to control but Qwe is working from the bottom.
Qwe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Qwe being controlled here, momentarily.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Qwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qwe can't keep his opponent in guard - Sagaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Qwe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki stopping the sweep attempt from Qwe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qwe is still trying to improve position.
Qwe trying to control the position.
Sagaki won't allow Qwe to sweep him here.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Qwe keeps moving.
Qwe looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Qwe keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qwe wants to sweep here but Sagaki controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Qwe is retaining full guard.
Qwe trying to control the position.
Sagaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Qwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Qwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qwe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sagaki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (8) vs (2) Qwe
Qwe is trying to work for a sweep but Sagaki has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sagaki (10) vs (2) Qwe
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Qwe is squirming around nicely.
Sagaki avoids the attempt from Qwe to control.
Qwe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qwe is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
Sagaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qwe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qwe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Qwe is defending well.
Sagaki prevents Qwe from improving his position.
Qwe is trying to control but can't.
Qwe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sagaki is looking to take a break and control but Qwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qwe tries to get to full guard but Sagaki has control of the leg.
Qwe is doing well to control the position and prevent Sagaki from advancing to side control.
Sagaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Qwe looking for submissions off his back.
Qwe is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but Qwe defending well.
Sagaki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (13) vs (2) Qwe
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qwe tries to lock up and control but Sagaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Sagaki controlling the pace for now.
Qwe is looking to get to half guard.
Sagaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sagaki controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sagaki looking to control but Qwe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sagaki controlling his opponent.
Qwe tries to lock up and control but Sagaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Qwe is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Qwe is squirming around nicely.
Qwe tries to lock up and control but Sagaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sagaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Qwe is surviving well by controlling Sagaki's body position as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qwe tries to reverse the position but Sagaki maintains control.
Qwe keeps trying to improve his position.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qwe is looking to escape.
Qwe is working to get back to half guard.
Sagaki looking to control but Qwe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Qwe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sagaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sagaki avoids the attempt from Qwe to control.
Qwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qwe tries to hold on but Sagaki pushes him away.
Sagaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagaki takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IFC 18
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sagaki is defended easily by Spud.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Spud.
Sagaki misses with a wild combination.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Spud closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagaki's efforts to push away.#BC#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Sagaki's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Takumi Sagaki has been cut.
Spud misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Spud slips a straight right by Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Sagaki misses
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sagaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki misses with a body punch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Sagaki is rocked!
Sagaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Spud counters with a nice right hand that sends Sagaki toppling to the canvas! Sagaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spud finish him?!
Sagaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sagaki falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spud dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
FF 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Yakuba jabs Sagaki right on the nose. Sagaki blinks but takes it well.
Yakuba throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakuba throws a series of punches but Sagaki moves out of range.
Sagaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakuba.
Sagaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takumi Sagaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuba checks the leg kick.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yakuba but Yakuba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Yakuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Yakuba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yakuba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Yakuba checks it.
A nice side step and Yakuba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sagaki misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Yakuba.
Sagaki dives in and grabs Yakuba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yakuba pushes down on Sagaki's head and hops out.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sagaki misses the target.
Yakuba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yakuba falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Sagaki won't allow Yakuba to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yakuba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yakuba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagaki slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sagaki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yakuba is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Takumi Sagaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC 15
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagaki showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sagaki is trying to work for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Thistlewhite is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sagaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thistlewhite defends it well.
Thistlewhite felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite sees it coming and defends easily.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sagaki is looking to advance position but Thistlewhite won't allow it.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thistlewhite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back!
Thistlewhite scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sagaki is trying to break free.
Thistlewhite gets his hands free as Sagaki looks to control. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for the choke but no joy.
Thistlewhite connects with a big shot to the side of Sagaki's head.
#T2#
Sagaki turns into Thistlewhite and is now in his guard.
Thistlewhite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistlewhite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thistlewhite trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thistlewhite striking off his back but it's not causing Sagaki any problems.
Thistlewhite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagaki's guard. #REVB#
Thistlewhite with a nice head shot there.
Thistlewhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Thistlewhite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thistlewhite throws a big right hand that misses.
Thistlewhite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thistlewhite scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sagaki has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistlewhite is in close to Sagaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thistlewhite scoring with some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sagaki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sagaki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Thistlewhite manages to get his head free but now Sagaki has transitioned to an armbar! Thistlewhite grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sagaki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Takumi Sagaki 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:
Tuesday Night Rumble 1
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sagaki shoots in and drives through. Elder sprawls well.
Elder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Elder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elder lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Elder throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sagaki's body to avoid the submission. Sagaki has instead reached around Elder's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sagaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki is the new featherweight champion!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sagaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sagaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Sagaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ruiz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki controls Ruiz momentarily but Ruiz frees himself.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagaki is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagaki trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Ruiz gets to his feet - Sagaki follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Ruiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sagaki is trying to defend but Ruiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruiz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sagaki can't escape the position.
Sagaki is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ruiz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruiz prevents Sagaki from getting the reversal.
Ruiz landing strikes from the mount.
Sagaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sagaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Ruiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sagaki misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Sagaki's brow. #SU2#
Ruiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
Sagaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Sagaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ricardo Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki throws a series of punches but Ruiz avoids them all with ease.
Ruiz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagaki.
Ruiz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruiz misses with a body shot.
Sagaki throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Sagaki jumps guard but Ruiz stands there with Sagaki around his waist. Sagaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sagaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruiz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sagaki trying to remain calm as Ruiz controls from the top position.#T2#
Sagaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruiz stalling.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruiz's back!#T3##SUB#
Sagaki is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ruiz with him. Ruiz is trying to defend but Sagaki has an arm under the chin now! Ruiz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumi Sagaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
McCombie scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
McCombie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCombie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sagaki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that McCombie 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.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagaki gets back to half guard.
McCombie not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
McCombie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
McCombie slips a straight right by Sagaki.
Sagaki looks for a takedown but McCombie sprawls well.#TD2#
McCombie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sagaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sagaki looking to control.
McCombie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sagaki is proving hard to escape from.
McCombie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
McCombie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
McCombie trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCombie pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sagaki has his foot on McCombie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCombie works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Sagaki looking for subs off his back but McCombie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sagaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCombie looks winded!#SUB#
Sagaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. McCombie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sagaki's body to avoid the submission. Sagaki has instead reached around McCombie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sagaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takumi Sagaki!
In defeat, Grant McCombie stepped up to the mic, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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