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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kuwabara darts in and clinches Maximus up against the cage.
Kuwabara prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuwabara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kuwabara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Maximus stays in close to Kuwabara's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus passes Kuwabara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is defending well.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Kuwabara defends it. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Maximus is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maximus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Kuwabara
Maximus wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kuwabara tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Kuwabara trying to remain calm as Maximus controls from the top position.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuwabara keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuwabara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuwabara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Kuwabara is being controlled here.
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus trying to control the position but Kuwabara is working away.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position. #T6#
Kuwabara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (5) vs (6) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kuwabara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maximus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kuwabara keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
#T7#
Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a choke but Maximus is defending well. #SUB2#
Maximus is in a bad position with Kuwabara working for a choke. Maximus manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Kuwabara
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Kuwabara.
Maximus is pushing down on Kuwabara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuwabara is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (6) Kuwabara
Maximus tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount but Maximus keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuwabara's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (13) vs (6) Kuwabara#T10#
Kuwabara tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Maximus.
Maximus has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus is looking to control Kuwabara but Kuwabara is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
Kuwabara tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kuwabara is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maximus is hanging on to Kuwabara's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuwabara's body.
Kuwabara tries to escape but Maximus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus is riding his opponent, not letting Kuwabara buck him off. #T12#
Kuwabara is really stuck here.
Maximus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Kuwabara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maximus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Kuwabara is trying to break free.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is keeping busy.
Maximus is trying to stick to Kuwabara's back but Kuwabara is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuwabara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (8) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (15) vs (8) Kuwabara#T14##SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Kuwabara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Maximus to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Dick circles away.
#CL#
Kuwabara takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara tries to score a body lock takedown but Dick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuwabara wants a takedown but no success here.
Dick tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuwabara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuwabara is defending well.
Dick wants a takedown.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dick.
Dick is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dick down to the mat. Dick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuwabara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dick somewhat.
Kuwabara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kuwabara forces Dick back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kuwabara lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (0) Dick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
Dick wants to sweep here but Kuwabara controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dick has his foot on Kuwabara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuwabara works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuwabara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dick manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dick's guard. #T2##SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara stopping the sweep attempt from Dick.#SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Dick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (2) Dick#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuwabara wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Dick advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (5) Dick#SUB2#
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuwabara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dick works to advance to full mount. Kuwabara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuwabara (2) vs (7) Dick
Dick is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Dick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kuwabara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kuwabara shrugs it off. #T4#
Kuwabara can't escape the position.
Kuwabara prevents Dick from taking his back.
Kuwabara has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuwabara (2) vs (10) Dick
Kuwabara can't escape the position.
Kuwabara manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dick's guard. Nice work there by Kuwabara.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuwabara (4) vs (10) Dick
Dick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Kuwabara won't allow Dick to sweep him here.
Dick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuwabara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuwabara (4) vs (12) Dick#SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is keeping the position.
Dick wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuwabara pushes a forearm under Dick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dick Dick was interviewed post fight and said 'Hammer Time!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gunner clinches up against the cage.
Gunner is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunner down to the mat. Gunner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gunner closes the distance and pushes Kuwabara back into the cage.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuwabara 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 Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kuwabara has clasped his hands together around Gunner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuwabara (4) vs (0) Gunner
Gunner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is working for a kimura but Gunner is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuwabara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuwabara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuwabara (4) vs (4) Gunner
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Gunner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Gunner controlling well, preventing Kuwabara from escaping the position.
Gunner tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuwabara pushed the leg off.
Gunner biding his time, controlling Kuwabara. #SUB2#
Gunner looking for the choke but no joy.
Gunner is hanging on to Kuwabara's back as he tries to escape.
Kuwabara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuwabara won't allow Gunner to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gunner is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily.
Gunner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gunner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuwabara defends it well. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Kuwabara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunner.
Gunner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (4) vs (7) Gunner
Gunner prevents Kuwabara from getting the reversal.
Gunner tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away. #T4#
Gunner controlling from the full mount.
Kuwabara is looking to get to half guard.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kuwabara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Kuwabara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuwabara is refusing to be controlled, as Gunner sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gunner. Oh but Kuwabara has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gunner goes limp - he's gone! Kuwabara jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner can't get the takedown.
Gunner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunner looking for a takedown.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Kuwabara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Gunner lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (2) Gunner#SUB#
Gunner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunner has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gunner passes into half guard.
Kuwabara's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner wants to take a breather but Kuwabara is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gunner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuwabara defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gunner passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (5) Gunner
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Gunner keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Gunner defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Gunner defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Gunner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunner works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gunner passes Kuwabara's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunner trying to control from half guard but Kuwabara is working away. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner controlling the action here. #T5#
Gunner is looking to advance position but Kuwabara won't allow it.
Kuwabara wants to get back to full guard but Gunner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (8) Gunner
Gunner wants to take Kuwabara's back here but Kuwabara is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kuwabara is working to get back to half guard.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Kuwabara tries to reverse the position but Gunner maintains control.
Kuwabara is squirming around, avoiding Gunner's attempts to control the action.
Kuwabara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunner controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kuwabara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunner. #T7#
Gunner controlling his opponent.
Gunner tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara prevents Gunner from taking his back.
Kuwabara working to try and regain half guard.
Gunner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gunner prevents Kuwabara from getting the reversal.#T8#
Kuwabara 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.
Gunner is trying to control. Kuwabara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gunner pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (11) Gunner
Gunner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuwabara is looking to escape. #T9#
Kuwabara tries to reverse the position but Gunner maintains control.
Gunner fails to move to back control.
Gunner trying to control but Kuwabara is having none of it. #T10#
Gunner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuwabara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunner takes Kuwabara's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuwabara (0) vs (14) Gunner
Kuwabara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Gunner wants to free his trapped foot but Kuwabara is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gunner seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunner is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunner moves into full mount! Kuwabara won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (17) Gunner
Gunner fails to advance to Kuwabara's back.
Kuwabara regains half guard.
Gunner is stalling here. Kuwabara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gunner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuwabara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuwabara (4) vs (17) Gunner#T12#
Gunner wants to control but Kuwabara postures up.
Gunner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunner isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Kuwabara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunner, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunner has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kuwabara tries for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
Gunner regains half guard.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Kuwabara is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Gunner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunner 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!#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Jet Gunner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mad Onion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuwabara is pressed up against the cage. Mad Onion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuwabara down to the mat. Kuwabara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Kuwabara clinches up with Mad Onion and pushes him back against the cage.
Mad Onion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuwabara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuwabara prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Mad Onion.
Mad Onion wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuwabara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mad Onion.
#TD2#
Mad Onion tightens his grip and picks Kuwabara up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuwabara manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (2) Mad Onion#SUB#
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mad Onion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mad Onion has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Mad Onion pushes his legs off easily.
Mad Onion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Mad Onion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mad Onion works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mad Onion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mad Onion has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Mad Onion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mad Onion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mad Onion is aware though and is defending well.
Mad Onion's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mad Onion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mad Onion has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.
Mad Onion sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Mad Onion defends it easily.
Mad Onion stays in close to Kuwabara's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mad Onion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mad Onion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mad Onion controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mad Onion content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kuwabara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mad Onion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (5) Mad Onion#T3#
Mad Onion takes a little break here. Kuwabara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Mad Onion 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.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara is not content to let Mad Onion control the position. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mad Onion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mad Onion's best efforts.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to full guard.
Mad Onion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Mad Onion is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Mad Onion not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mad Onion pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Mad Onion slows the pace down in half guard.
Mad Onion is trying to control. Kuwabara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position.
Mad Onion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Mad Onion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuwabara defends it well.
Mad Onion prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Mad Onion is pressing down on Kuwabara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuwabara is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Mad Onion performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mad Onion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mad Onion pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mad Onion in particular looking to stall.
Kuwabara is staying active underneath Mad Onion, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9##SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mad Onion pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara is in trouble now - Mad Onion has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (8) Mad Onion
Mad Onion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuwabara tries to reverse the position but Mad Onion maintains control.
Mad Onion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuwabara is looking to escape.
Mad Onion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mad Onion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuwabara is working hard here to advance position.
Mad Onion trying to control but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position but Mad Onion isn't that keen on the idea.
Mad Onion trying to control but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Kuwabara is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Mad Onion content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara is looking to get to half guard.
Mad Onion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuwabara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mad Onion controlling the pace for now.
Kuwabara regains half guard.#T12##SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Mad Onion wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Mad Onion controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Mad Onion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Mad Onion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More stalling from Mad Onion.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Mad Onion has control of the leg. #T14##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Mad Onion sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mad Onion is tapping! Great win for Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 499: Tiotio v Riker
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach lands a body shot.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged Kuwabara in a clinch.
#BC2#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Kuwabara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach staying out of range there.
Beach misses with a body shot.
Beach avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Beach walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beach as he avoids it easily.
Beach misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Beach forces Kuwabara back against the cage and clinches.
Kuwabara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beach.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Beach is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beach down to the mat. Beach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice uppercut.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
#TD#
Kuwabara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beach is trying to keep an underhook but Kuwabara manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara stops Beach from getting back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Beach still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Beach has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beach's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beach in particular looking to stall.
Beach prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beach prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beach wants to stand but Kuwabara has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily.
Beach stalling.
Beach's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Beach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuwabara blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kuwabara as the two fighters clinch.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara prevents Beach from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuwabara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Beach takes a shot to the head.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach presses Kuwabara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuwabara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Beach misses. #T1#
Beach tries to clinch there but Kuwabara circles away.
Beach wants to clinch up but Kuwabara keeps it at a distance.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by Beach and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Kuwabara tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Kuwabara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beach clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beach is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Beach tries to keep at a distance but Kuwabara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
#BC#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kuwabara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kuwabara trying to work for an americana but Beach has managed to regain full guard.
Beach pulls Kuwabara in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beach pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Beach is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beach performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beach works his way into full mount!
Beach manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuwabara to take his back!
Beach is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kuwabara can't escape the position.
Sammy Beach has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Beach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beach tries to clinch
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach scores with a three punch combo!
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuwabara doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Beach.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach feints a jab promting Kuwabara to slip. Beach then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuwabara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwabara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara attempts a counter takedown but Beach avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Beach catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beach.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuwabara counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara connects with the punch.
Beach swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Kuwabara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Beach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beach works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Beach defends easily.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Beach from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beach defends well.
Beach showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Beach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Sammy Beach seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beach swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach misses with the combination.
Beach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beach.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach misses with a few strikes there.
Kuwabara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Beach throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beach misses the jab.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Beach.
Beach throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sammy Beach just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kuwabara moves out of range as Beach strikes.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Beach circles away.
Beach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beach cracks Kuwabara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Beach.
Beach cracks Kuwabara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuwabara swinging wildly here.
Beach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara is having none of it. #TD#
Kuwabara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Kuwabara seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Beach has recovered full guard. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Beach in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Beach stands up and waves to Kuwabara to follow him.
Beach throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach lands a jab to the nose.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Beach is just out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Beach throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Beach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Beach.#T2#
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuwabara avoids the elbow strike from Beach, against the cage.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Sammy Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuwabara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards. #BC#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beach enables Kuwabara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beach manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Beach in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Beach to get to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Beach stands up from half guard. #TD#
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.
Beach manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach throws a series of punches but Kuwabara moves out of range. #TD#
Kuwabara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beach quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kuwabara wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but Beach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuwabara to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Beach dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuwabara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Beach misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Beach walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.
Beach tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach fails to land with a series of punches.
Beach throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
#T1#
Beach throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara is looking to wear down Beach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Beach throws a good cross that connects.
Beach swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beach misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Beach lands a head shot.
Beach misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beach is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Beach.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Kuwabara lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach needs to keep his hands up - Kuwabara had a free shot at his head there.
Beach scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara lands an overhand right.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends Beach's belly button to the back.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Beach with an uppercut!
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.#T3#
Beach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara shoots in for a double leg but Beach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuwabara lunges at Beach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beach's hand.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beach.
Sammy Beach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Beach moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Beach counters with a one-two to the body.
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
Kuwabara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Beach throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Jab by Beach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Kuwabara defending well as Beach loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara throws a poor cross that misses
and Beach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beach lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Kuwabara back into the cage.
Kuwabara works on Beach's body with a couple of short punches.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Beach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Sammy Beach made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gregor moves out of range of the strikes.
As Kuwabara backs off Gregor throws a huge counter combo but Kuwabara manages to avoid it all.
Kuwabara shoots in but Gregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Gregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gregor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregor has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.
Kuwabara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregor. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuwabara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gregor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gregor trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Gregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregor works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gregor throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuwabara's body to avoid the submission. Kuwabara has instead reached around Gregor's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuwabara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Beach misses with the combination.
#CL#
Beach has Kuwabara up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuwabara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuwabara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuwabara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuwabara pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Beach has had enough of the clinch but Kuwabara keeps him there for the moment.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Beach.
Kuwabara lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
A hook to the body from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Beach is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
A short uppercut from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from Beach.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuwabara lands with a right to the head.
Beach misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuwabara lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara lands the left hand.
Beach walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beach swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach misses with a two punch combination.
Beach scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Beach misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses.
Beach throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Beach misses. #CL2#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuwabara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beach wants to break free but Kuwabara has control.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuwabara fails to land.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Kuwabara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beach regains guard.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Beach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has an active guard here but Beach has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kuwabara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beach sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara with the active half guard here but Beach passes nicely into side control.
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuwabara wants to improve his position but Beach is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara trying to get back to full guard but Beach takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuma Kuwabara 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#
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. Beach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuwabara, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Beach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
Beach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beach avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Beach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands a really nice looking cross but Kuwabara seems unphased.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Sammy Beach is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuwabara in his tracks.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beach is fending him off so far but Kuwabara persists. Nope, Beach circles away and we're back to standing.
Beach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beach wants it to stay on the feet.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara walks into a left hand.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kuwabara gets tackled into the cage by Beach. Beach maintains the clinch.
Kuwabara tries to score a body lock takedown but Beach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kuwabara. #T2#
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuwabara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beach throws an elbow but it misses.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beach just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuwabara's brow.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Still in the clinch, Beach scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kuwabara.
#BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuwabara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara lands with a right hand.
Beach jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Beach misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Kuwabara counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuwabara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beach darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Kuwabara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beach uses it to pass to side control.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Beach keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beach pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beach tries to stand and escape but Kuwabara is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Beach will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Beach circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beach counters with a series of strikes. Kuwabara will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
#CL#
Beach pushes Kuwabara up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuwabara lands with a good body shot.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beach but Beach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Beach misses the target.
Beach with a hook.#T1#
Kuwabara throws a poor cross that misses
and Beach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kuwabara clinches with his opponent.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow. #BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Beach clinches up against the cage.
Beach lands a left hand.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow.
Kuwabara struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Beach. That snapped Kuwabara's head back.
#T2#
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!
No joy there for Beach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beach wants to clinch up but Kuwabara keeps it at a distance.
Kuwabara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuwabara circles away.
Beach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beach under the eye.
Kuwabara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Beach.#T3#
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beach avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara takes one on the button.
Kuwabara drops his hands momentarily and Beach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beach swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuwabara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach tries to clinch up
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
A big right from Kuwabara misses.
Beach is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Kuwabara back into the cage.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Kuwabara lunges at Beach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beach's hand.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kuwabara clinches up with Beach and pushes him back against the cage.
Beach lands an elbow inside.
Beach gets underhooks to prevent Kuwabara's takedown attempt.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
#BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sammy Beach did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Beach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuwabara back to the cage. Beach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Beach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuwabara cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuwabara stuns Beach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach thuds his right hand into Kuwabara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kuwabara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beach doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Beach.
Beach throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Beach. That snapped Kuwabara's head back.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Beach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beach connects with a right hand. Kuwabara shakes it off.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beach scores with a jab to the body.
Beach throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.#T2#
Kuwabara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves away #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a single leg into guard. Beach didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beach dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Beach pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beach has picked Kuwabara up and slammed him! Kuwabara can't keep hold of the triangle and Beach manages to pass to side control!
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beach off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Beach taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwabara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Kuwabara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.#REVB#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jackson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuwabara's body to avoid the submission. Kuwabara has instead reached around Jackson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuwabara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Dinapoli jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinapoli's guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinapoli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinapoli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinapoli! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara tries to buck Dinapoli off but Dinapoli is having none of it.#T1#
Kuwabara is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the position but Dinapoli is controlling the position.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Dinapoli keeps moving and retains side control.
Dinapoli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dinapoli is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dinapoli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinapoli under the eye.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinapoli lands a leg kick that knocks Kuwabara off balance momentarily.
A combination from Dinapoli does no damage.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara misses with a jab to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.#T4#
Dinapoli is looking to slow Kuwabara down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuwabara has time to react.
Kuwabara connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Dinapoli only half commits. #CL2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dinapoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara unleashes a big counter combination but Dinapoli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinapoli is just out of range.
Dinapoli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking. #CL2#
Kuwabara takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
A low kick from Dinapoli is predictable there
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara tests Dinapoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli connects with a body shot that sends Kuwabara's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. Dinapoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinapoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Dinapoli.
#TD2#
Kuwabara feints and as Dinapoli raises his hands in defense, Kuwabara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dinapoli has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kuwabara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Dinapoli lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dinapoli manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. Dinapoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick as Kuwabara jumps back.#T2#
Dinapoli throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinapoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuwabara can do to turn this around?
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Kuwabara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
Kuwabara lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Dinapoli stops a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Dinapoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Dinapoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Dinapoli lands a shoulder strike.
Dinapoli tries a body shot but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara lands a shot to the body.
Dinapoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
#T3#
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Dinapoli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuwabara.
Dinapoli lands a shot to the body.
Kuwabara is breathing heavily.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.#BC#
Dinapoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinapoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.#T4#
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a series of strikes. Dinapoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara wants to clinch but Dinapoli slips to the side
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Dinapoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuwabara in his tracks.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuwabara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara lands with a nice combination. Dinapoli backs away looking to recover.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Joe Dinapoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuwabara's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinapoli.
Kuwabara throws a series of punches but Dinapoli avoids them all with ease.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dinapoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Kuwabara avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuwabara! But no joy.
Kuwabara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a right hook to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dinapoli with a hook.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe Dinapoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kuwabara takes one to the side of the head.
Kuwabara misses the body punch
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Dinapoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinapoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinapoli 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.
#T3#
Dinapoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Dinapoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuwabara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinapoli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuwabara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dinapoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuwabara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinapoli has Kuwabara pulled in close to control his posture.
Dinapoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazuma Kuwabara has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Kuwabara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinapoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuwabara stopping the sweep attempt from Dinapoli.#SUB2#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dinapoli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dinapoli passes into half guard.
Kuwabara wants to sweep but Dinapoli has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dinapoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinapoli 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Joe Dinapoli!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joe Dinapoli!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Joe Dinapoli 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.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Murhapuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuwabara is out of range and Murhapuro settles back down.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Murhapuro moves away
and Murhapuro counters with a low kick, right behind Kuwabara 's knee.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to counter with a clinch but Murhapuro pushes him away.
Murhapuro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuwabara is fending him off so far but Murhapuro persists. Nope, Kuwabara circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuwabara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuwabara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuwabara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuwabara lands a head shot.
Murhapuro throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Murhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro with a jab.#T1#
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown
and Murhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhapuro, which made it look bad.
Murhapuro throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Murhapuro only half commits.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Murhapuro counters with a leg kick.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Murhapuro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murhapuro tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murhapuro misses with a looping left.
Kuwabara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuwabara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a jab to the body
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
Kuwabara feints the counter takedown.
Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuwabara shoots in but Murhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pauke Murhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Murhapuro thows a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuwabara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara cracks Murhapuro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Murhapuro closes the distance and pushes Kuwabara back into the cage.
Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhapuro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
#T4#
A short right from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murhapuro.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara working hard to break the clinch.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuwabara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murhapuro staying out of range there.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Murhapuro saw that one coming.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Murhapuro digs a good body shot into Kuwabara's ribs.
Kuwabara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara goes for a double leg but Murhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhapuro continues to drive forward.
Murhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara cracks Murhapuro with an open hand slap.
Murhapuro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murhapuro moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Murhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhapuro walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
letting Murhapuro counter with a right hand.
Murhapuro scores with a spinning back kick!
Murhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Murhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro with the inside leg kick.
Kuwabara lands a slapping body shot.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhapuro moves to clinch but Kuwabara breaks away
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara jabs Murhapuro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
Murhapuro cracks Kuwabara with a good jab.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Murhapuro throws the kick towards the body but Kuwabara avoids it.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Murhapuro takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Murhapuro's ribs.#T4#
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuwabara will feel that in the morning.
Kuwabara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuwabara misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Murhapuro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Murhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Murhapuro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhapuro throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Murhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhapuro with a hook.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Murhapuro avoids it easily.
Murhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuwabara sprawls well. He's pushed Murhapuro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuwabara throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhapuro counters with a nice body kick.
Murhapuro lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuwabara misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhapuro pinned against the cage. Murhapuro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Murhapuro with an uppercut!#T1#
Murhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhapuro throws a body kick that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Murhapuro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but Kuwabara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Pauke Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murhapuro misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
It seemed like Kuwabara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuwabara throws a looping overhand right but Murhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. Murhapuro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhapuro lands with a hook. Kuwabara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara lands a slapping body shot.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head but Murhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Murhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kuwabara misses. #CL#
Murhapuro has managed to clinch.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara. #BC2#
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhapuro with a body shot.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Murhapuro's body.
Kuwabara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhapuro avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Murhapuro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuwabara in his tracks.
Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown but Kuwabara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Murhapuro throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazuma Kuwabara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Murhapuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kuwabara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhapuro doesn't seem phased though.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhapuro walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuwabara 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
A relieved looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SFL 139 | Free Rolex
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara 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.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuwabara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Kuwabara scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuwabara to the mat! Kuwabara manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stark has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.#SUB2#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuwabara is defending well. #T2#
Kuwabara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kuwabara to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kuwabara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuwabara defends well.#SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuwabara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark! #REVR#
Stark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kuwabara some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuwabara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuwabara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kuwabara 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.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara 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.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
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 Tony Stark 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#
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Kuwabara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark shoots in but Kuwabara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Kuwabara on that attempt.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Stark moves away #TD#
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuwabara!
Stark lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuwabara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuwabara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Kuwabara gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuwabara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuwabara has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Stark trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Stark in his guard.#REVR#
Stark pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stark is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses #TD#
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuwabara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuwabara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuwabara can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Stark's guard. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuwabara defends well.#T1##SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Stark pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
#SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
#SUB#
Stark 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark 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. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuwabara rushes Womba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Womba digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Womba.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara lands a hook that snaps the head of Womba backwards.
Womba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Womba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Womba's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Womba is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Womba drops an elbow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Womba keeps him under control.#SUB#
Womba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba. #SUB2#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Womba.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Womba is posturing up here but Kuwabara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Womba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Womba has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuma Kuwabara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 125 | Mumu vs Viking II
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kuwabara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Taneyev pushes him off.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara shoots in but Taneyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Taneyev.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Taneyev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Taneyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a lunging right hand
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Taneyev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Taneyev blocks a jab.
Taneyev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taneyev! But no joy.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
Taneyev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Taneyev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuwabara as he connects with a hook.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taneyev moves away.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing. #T3#
Taneyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Kuwabara gets a double leg takedown into Taneyev's guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taneyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him. #ES2#
Taneyev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taneyev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Taneyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taneyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taneyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuwabara with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a head kick that drops Kuwabara to the mat! Kuwabara scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch but Taneyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taneyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Taneyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Taneyev keeps it at a distance.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuwabara. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taneyev. Taneyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taneyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taneyev defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara throws an overhand right that lands on Taneyev's shoulder, as Taneyev tries to avoid the shot.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taneyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taneyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Taneyev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taneyev tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taneyev to the ground. Taneyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taneyev throws a fast counter high kick but Kuwabara manages to duck under it in time.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taneyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Taneyev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Taneyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taneyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taneyev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuwabara somewhat.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Taneyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
Kuwabara with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a crisp one two that drops Kuwabara! Taneyev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kuwabara to his feet! Kuwabara is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kuwabara is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaneyev.
Oh Kuwabara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.#T3#
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuwabara toppling to the canvas! Kuwabara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
Taneyev takes one to the chin there.
Taneyev takes one to the side of the head.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Taneyev counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuwabara is in trouble here! Taneyev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Archer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer throwing shots but Kuwabara is blocking nicely.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Archer throwing shots but Kuwabara is blocking nicely.
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Kuwabara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Archer scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Archer winds up and cracks Kuwabara with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuwabara manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Kuwabara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Archer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Archer postures up in Kuwabara's guard and throws a big left but Kuwabara blocks it.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Nice strikes from Archer there.
Nice strikes from Archer there.
Archer lands strikes from half guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuwabara keeps working. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara with the active half guard here but Archer passes nicely into side control.
Archer lands a few punches from side control.
Archer trying to control the position but Kuwabara is working away. #T4#
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Archer cracks Kuwabara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Archer working the ground and pound.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuwabara taking some punishment here, with Archer in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Archer mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Archer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Archer's body.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Kuwabara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuwabara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Archer - the referee stops the clock and Kuwabara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Archer. Kuwabara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Archer misses the body punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Archer misses with a hook.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Archer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Archer.
Archer lands with a cross. #TD#
Archer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Archer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuwabara looking for a sweep but Archer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Archer lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
Kuwabara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Archer prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.
Archer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuwabara is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Archer breaks from Kuwabara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Archer working the ground and pound effectively.
Archer is landing with some decent strikes but Kuwabara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Archer raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Archer prevents Kuwabara from getting the reversal.
Archer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Archer lands a big shot there that rocks Kuwabara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Kuwabara is rocked!
Kuwabara is bucking up trying to escape but Archer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuwabara is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?
Kuwabara is working to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Archer postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kuwabara out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Archer goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kuwabara. That snapped Kahn's head back.
Kuwabara looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Kahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuwabara throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Kahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara 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 big left from Kahn misses.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kahn with a body shot.
Kuwabara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kahn's head backwards.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kahn moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Kuwabara cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuwabara.#T2#
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kahn throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuwabara shoots in looking for a takedown. Kahn tries to sprawl out of it but Kuwabara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kahn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Kuwabara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB2#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kahn holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Kuwabara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kuwabara misses. #T1#
Kuwabara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Kahn
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara cracks Kahn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Kahn's defenses. #CL#
Kahn clinches up with Kuwabara and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kuwabara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kahn pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Kuwabara off balance momentarily.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kuwabara shoots and misses
and Kahn counters with a three punch combo that has Kuwabara backing up. Kuwabara nods at Kahn to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Kuwabara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn throws a low kick, looking for Kuwabara's leg but Kuwabara calmly moves out of range.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara lands with a cross.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kahn tries to keep at a distance but Kuwabara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuwabara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kuwabara fails to land.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kahn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Mohammed Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Kahn takes a shot to the head.
Kuwabara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kahn pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn digs a right hand into Kuwabara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuwabara's gas tank.
Kahn works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards. #T3#
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kuwabara is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuwabara is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuwabara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara digs a right hand into Kahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kahn's gas tank.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kuwabara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn lands a right hand.
Kuwabara struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Kuwabara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kahn gets through Kuwabara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Kahn dips a shoulder and cracks Kuwabara with a mighty uppercut! Kuwabara falls back against the cage and Kahn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kuwabara is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kahn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mohammed Kahn, 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.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Kahn misses.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kahn has Kuwabara pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kahn holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard.
Kahn looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
Kahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuwabara stuns Kahn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Kuwabara has closed the distance and engaged Kahn in a clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuwabara's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. #T3#
Kahn pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Kuwabara lands with a right to the head.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuwabara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuwabara slips a jab from Kahn.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Kuwabara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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!
Kahn with a nice cross.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Kahn only half commits.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off.
Kahn is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuwabara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuwabara lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. #T3#
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a big head kick but Kuwabara shrugs it off.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Kuwabara with a jab.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.#T4#
Kahn keeps Kuwabara at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Kahn sends Kuwabara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kahn is motioning to the referee to let Kuwabara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kuwabara is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara is aggressively charging in as Kahn backs up avoiding any damage. Kahn tosses out a jab and Kuwabara runs right into it face first! Kuwabara is out cold! Kahn dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kuwabara's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mohammed Kahn, 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.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuwabara swings widly with a right hand
and Umm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuwabara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Umm circles away.
Kuwabara throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Umm avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Umm's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Umm.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Umm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuwabara jabs Umm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umm looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range. #TD2#
Kuwabara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Umm's guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Umm dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Umm defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Umm frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuwabara has switched to an armbar! Umm is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rect Umm was interviewed post fight and said 'heavy handed, '. |
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Event:
C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Kuwabara feints and as Kahn raises his hands in defense, Kuwabara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kahn working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kahn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kuwabara seems to have locked his on tight now - Kahn screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kuwabara, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Our winner, Kazuma Kuwabara, 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:
C50: Maestre vs. Zan
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee staying out of range there.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuwabara, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Lee on the inside. #BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuwabara to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.#TD#
Kuwabara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Lee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lee throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee sizes up Kuwabara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Kuwabara's leg but Kuwabara calmly moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Kuwabara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
#T3#
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuwabara throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Kuwabara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuwabara backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Kuwabara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee stuns Kuwabara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee scores with a one two! Kuwabara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuwabara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Kuwabara gets the takedown into side control.
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuwabara has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Kuwabara prevents Lee from escaping the position.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kuwabara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuwabara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kuwabara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuwabara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to escape but Kuwabara is in control. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuwabara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES2#
Lee throws Kuwabara to one side and escapes!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a looping right.
Lee moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara digs a good hook to Lee's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuwabara.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Kuwabara manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuwabara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kuwabara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Kuwabara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Kuwabara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara scores with a jab.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.#T4#
Lee moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
Kuwabara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuwabara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kuwabara throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuwabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Kuwabara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Kuwabara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Kuwabara scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.#ES2#
Lee wriggles free and stands up.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Kuwabara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Kuwabara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee slips a jab from Kuwabara.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee cracks Kuwabara with a good jab.
Lee throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Kuwabara has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kuwabara scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee wriggles free and stands up.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T3#
Kuwabara throws a one two combo.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Kuwabara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Lee pushes Kuwabara up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #BC#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Lee dips to his left and cracks Kuwabara with an uppercut!
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuwabara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Kuwabara.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lee misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Kuwabara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
Lee throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Kuwabara throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuwabara checks it well.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Kuwabara saw it coming and moves away.
Kuwabara misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kuwabara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kuwabara takes one to the chin there.
Kuwabara lands an overhand right.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Kuwabara scores with a nice right hand.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Kuwabara saw it coming and moves away.
Lee throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#T2#
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
Kuwabara tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
#T3#
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Lee misses.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Kuwabara cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuwabara avoids the head kick by Lee.
Kuwabara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuwabara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Kuwabara rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Kuwabara lands a left hand.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Kuwabara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Kuwabara getting side control.
Lee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kuwabara keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kuwabara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!#BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Lee.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Lee's guard.
Kuwabara won't allow Lee to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee wants to stand but Kuwabara is controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuwabara won't allow Lee to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Lee's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee wants to slow Kuwabara down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Lee.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Kuwabara jabs at Lee's body.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Kuwabara lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee counters with a body kick.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuwabara steps away.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuwabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Lee misses with a low kick as Kuwabara jumps back.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lee avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Lee moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee stuns Kuwabara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Kuwabara moved away.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuwabara's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Kuwabara throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee feints and then cracks Kuwabara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuwabara down.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuwabara on the side of the head.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuwabara defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuwabara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
Boo Lee is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Boo Lee 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.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuwabara looks to land a combination but Umm avoids it well.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Umm is just out of range.
Umm scores with a leg kick.
Umm misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Umm instigates a clinch.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kuwabara on the inside.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara is trying to force a seperation but Umm has the dominant position.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Umm breaks from the clinch.
Umm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Nice defenses there by Umm.
Umm is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuwabara.#T1#
Umm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umm slips under a jab.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Kuwabara misses with a double jab.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umm.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
Umm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Umm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Umm throws a good cross that connects.
Kuwabara lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Umm throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Kuwabara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm. #CL#
Umm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuwabara, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Umm tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing Umm back against the cage.
Kuwabara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umm lands a left hand.
Umm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards. #T3#
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from Umm.
A head punch on the inside from Kuwabara fails to land.
Kuwabara wants a takedown but no success here.
Kuwabara scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
Umm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umm avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Umm avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Umm jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Umm.
It looks like Umm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Umm stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuwabara. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kuwabara gets a 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!
Kuwabara uses his free foot to push down on Umm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Umm. #SUB2#
Kuwabara goes for an armbar but Umm turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Umm.
Umm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuwabara on the ground.
Umm wants to stand but Kuwabara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kuwabara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Kuwabara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kuwabara swings around for an armbar but Umm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuwabara's guard.#SUB2#
Umm has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kuwabara to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Umm is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kuwabara pulls down on the head and he's put Umm to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rect Umm spoke after the fight, saying 'heavy handed, '. |
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Event:
C39: Steve vs. Jako
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuwabara needs to keep his hands up - Lydon had a free shot at his head there.
Lydon lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Lydon's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lydon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Lydon's head back.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lydon as he jumps to the side.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lydon.
Lydon looks to land a body kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Kuwabara goes for a double leg but Lydon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lydon continues to drive forward.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and Lydon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lydon moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuwabara with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the body
and Lydon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lydon misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara lands a jab to the head.
Lydon scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuwabara should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Kuwabara.
Lydon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Lydon misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Kuwabara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lydon.
Lydon throws a head kick that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lydon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuwabara cracks a nice hook into Lydon's ribs.#T2#
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lydon avoids it easily.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Lydon.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Lydon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lydon throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Lydon only half commits.
Lydon throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuwabara jabs Lydon right on the nose. Lydon blinks but takes it well.
Lydon throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
Lydon misses with a straight left.
Lydon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuwabara in his tracks.
Kuwabara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kuwabara misses with a straight right.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Lydon misses.
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
A slow jab from Lydon misses its intended target.
Lydon misses the body punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Lydon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but Lydon slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lydon avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kuwabara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lydon.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Lydon. #T4#
Lydon looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lydon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara cracks Lydon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lydon under the eye.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lydon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kuwabara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lydon misses the target.
Kuwabara shoots in looking for a takedown but Lydon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuwabara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Lydon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lydon throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lydon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lydon.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Lydon moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Lydon misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara lands a really nice looking cross but Lydon seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lydon throws a low kick, looking for Kuwabara's leg but Kuwabara calmly moves out of range.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lydon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lydon moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Lydon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lydon throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lydon works Kuwabara's body with a nice hook.
Lydon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Lydon misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Lydon's ribcage but misses.
Lydon lands a head kick!
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Lydon throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.#T2#
Kuwabara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lydon tries to land a leg kick but Kuwabara saw it coming and moves away.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Lydon.
Kuwabara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Kuwabara catches Lydon right on the button with a cross.
Lydon avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuwabara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Lydon tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lydon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Lydon misses.
Lydon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Lydon throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lydon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lydon on the side of the head.
Lydon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Lydon loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Kuwabara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lydon with a nice calf kick.
Kuwabara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lydon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuwabara swings widly with a right hand
and Lydon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuwabara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lydon throws a body shot but no joy.
Lydon misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kuwabara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lydon doesn't seem phased though.
Lydon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lydon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lydon misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuwabara throws a poor cross that misses
and Lydon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lydon swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a one-two to the body.
Lydon throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and Lydon counters with a straight right hand.
Lydon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Lydon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.
And Lydon counters with a quick kick to the body but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lydon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon lunges at Kuwabara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuwabara's hand.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
Lydon misses with a left hand
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Lydon counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lydon moves away.
Lydon is looking to counter punch.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Lydon avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lydon.
Lydon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuwabara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Lydon.
Kuwabara scores with a three punch combo!
Kuwabara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lydon takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Lydon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lydon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lydon.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Lydon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Lydon's defenses.
Kuwabara misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Lydon avoids the punch easily.
Lydon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuwabara's head backwards.
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Lydon tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lydon.#T3#
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Lydon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lydon misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara looks to land a right hand but Lydon moved out of range.
Lydon throwing a counter right hand but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lydon throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lydon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lydon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lydon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lydon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Lydon keeps it at a distance.
Lydon throwing a counter right hand but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lydon jabs at Kuwabara's body.
Kuwabara misses with a straight right.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range.
#T4#
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Lydon's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Lydon counters with a straight right hand.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuma Kuwabara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lydon scores with a body shot.
Lydon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Lydon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Lydon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lydon misses.
Johnny Lydon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lydon with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Lydon.
Well Kuwabara 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
A relieved looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with the combination.
Kuwabara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks to land a combination. Kuwabara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Lee throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kuwabara lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara connects with a single shot there.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Kuwabara checks it.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Lee misses with a hook.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #BC#
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara avoids the head kick by Lee.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuwabara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Kuwabara down.
Lee misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the body
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee misses with a double jab
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kuwabara clinches.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Kuwabara works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Kuwabara has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuwabara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #T4##SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #ES2#
Lee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Kuwabara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Kuwabara on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Kuwabara gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Lee throws Kuwabara to one side and escapes!#T1#
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Kuwabara misses with a straight left.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Kuwabara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is pulling down on Kuwabara's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara prevents Lee from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
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!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Kuwabara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuwabara.
Lee tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Kuwabara moved away.#T3#
Kuwabara works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee looks for the body kick but Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Lee.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuwabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuwabara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuwabara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Kuwabara's side.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
#T1#
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Kuwabara moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuwabara checks it well.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee slips under a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Kuwabara lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuwabara blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Kuwabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuwabara. That snapped Lee's head back.
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuwabara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Kuwabara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boo Lee.
I've got Lee 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boo Lee!
A victorious Boo Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Lydon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Lydon throws a shot to the body.
Lydon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lydon dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lydon avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Lydon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.#TD#
Kuwabara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lydon to the mat! Lydon manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lydon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Lydon wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuwabara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lydon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lydon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lydon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lydon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lydon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Lydon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuwabara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lydon trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom.
Lydon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuwabara is proving hard to escape from.
Lydon trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lydon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Lydon stands up from Kuwabara's guard - Lydon perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lydon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Kuwabara looks to land a right hand but Lydon moved out of range.
Kuwabara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lydon circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lydon! But no joy.
Kuwabara lands a lovely overhand right.
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lydon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuwabara, as that shot connected.
Kuwabara cracks Lydon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lydon punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Lydon as Kuwabara shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lydon.
#T4#
Lydon misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
A jab from Lydon misses. #TD#
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Lydon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lydon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Lydon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lydon throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Lydon with an uppercut!
It looks like Kuwabara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lydon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lydon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lydon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lydon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuwabara to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lydon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuwabara checks a low kick from Lydon.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Lydon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lydon misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lydon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Lydon strikes.#T1#
Lydon connects with the punch.
Lydon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuwabara finds it's way round the side to connect with Lydon's head.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lydon misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydon slips a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lydon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Lydon catches Kuwabara right on the button with a cross.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Lydon moves out of range.
That kick from Lydon tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lydon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lydon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Lydon staying out of range there.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Lydon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Lydon lands.
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuwabara.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Lydon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
A big left from Lydon misses.
Lydon throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Lydon misses.
Lydon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Lydon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lydon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lydon throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lydon misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon is looking to land body kicks.
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lydon takes one to the chin there.
Kuwabara tries to clinch
and Lydon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kuwabara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lydon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
Lydon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.#TD#
Kuwabara drives through with a takedown into Lydon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lydon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Lydon in his guard.#REVB#
Lydon trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lydon escapes and throws Kuwabara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lydon landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Lydon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lydon lands with a nice body punch.
Lydon tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lydon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lydon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Lydon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lydon avoids it easily.
Kuwabara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuwabara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up
and Lydon counters with a thumping low kick.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lydon throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Lydon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a hook.
Jab from Kuwabara.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lydon connects with a looping right hand.
Lydon throws a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it. #T2#
Lydon throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lydon defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Lydon moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Lydon looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lydon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lydon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lydon throws a leg kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.#TD#
Kuwabara scores with a takedown into Lydon's guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lydon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lydon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lydon! #REVB##T3#
Kuwabara is not content to let Lydon control the position. #SU2#
Lydon stands up and beckons Kuwabara to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Lydon.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Lydon throws a body kick that misses.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Lydon moves away
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lydon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lydon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lydon scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lydon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kuwabara blocks a leg kick.
Lydon tries to work over Kuwabara's front leg with a kick but Kuwabara checks it.
Lydon lands with a shot to the body.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lydon throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
Lydon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lydon with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Lydon throws a low kick but Kuwabara avoids it.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lydon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lydon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lydon moves away.
Lydon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Lydon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lydon. Lydon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Lydon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Lydon's head back.
Lydon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lydon punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
Lydon scores with a punch to the head.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Lydon strikes.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lydon blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuwabara misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Lydon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lydon connects with a looping right hand.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Kuwabara with a nice cross.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Lydon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon connects with the punch.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Lydon's body.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Lydon moves out of range.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lydon.#T4#
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lydon.
Lydon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lydon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuwabara off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lydon connects with a leg kick.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lydon at a distance.
Lydon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuwabaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Lydon, which made it look bad.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Lydon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuwabara with a body shot.
Kuwabara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lydon's waist but Lydon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuwabara off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lydon misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Lydon swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Lydon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lydon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon with a hook.
Lydon misses with a hook
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kuwabara darts in looking for a takedown but Lydon gets double underhooks and turns Kuwabara into the cage.
Lydon working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kuwabara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon looks for the body kick but Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Lydon.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Lydon misses.
Kuwabara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lydon throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
Lydon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Lydon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Lydon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lydon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lydon.
#T2#
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Lydon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lydon on the side of the head.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Kuwabara lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon lands with a right hand.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Lydon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lydon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Kuwabara with a jab.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lydon is looking to chop away at Kuwabara's legs.
Kuwabara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lydon slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
Lydon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lydon loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lydon.
Lydon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lydon takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara wants to clinch.#T4#
Lydon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Lydon's head but Lydon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lydon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A right-left combo lands from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Lydon keeps it at a distance.
Lydon lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
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!
Lydon cracks Kuwabara with a good jab.
Lydon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Lydon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Lydon.
I've got Lydon 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Johnny Lydon stared into the camera and said 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuwabara has time to react.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinu moves away.
Kuwabara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dinu tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dinu to the ground. Dinu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara slips a jab and a cross from Dinu.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinu slips a jab from Kuwabara.
Dinu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinu! But no joy.
Dinu misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara throws a looping overhand right but Dinu ducks down to avoid it.
Dinu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Kuwabara works the jab nicely.
Dinu missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Kuwabara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dinu to the ground. Kuwabara is now in Dinu's guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinu! #REVB#
Kuwabara is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Dinu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinu manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Dinu's head but Dinu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Dinu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dinu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan Dinu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Kuwabara finds it's target.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinu tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Kuwabara thuds his right hand into Dinu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuwabara cracks Dinu with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinu cracks Kuwabara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Dinu blocks it.
Dinu misses with a looping right.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dinu.#CL#
Kuwabara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dinu tries to break free but Kuwabara pushes him back against the cage.
Kuwabara prevents Dinu from breaking the clinch.
Dinu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Dinu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinu is trying to break the clinch but Kuwabara has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Dinu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dinu. Those never looked like landing.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by Dinu.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Dinu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Dinu manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Dinu is having none of it.
Dinu slips under a jab.
Kuwabara avoids a kick to the body.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown but Dinu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dinu is trying to counter with his kicks.
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 Kazuma Kuwabara 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#
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Dinu ducked under it nicely.
Dinu misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Dinu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinu's coach down at The Grind was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dinu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dinu misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinu ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara throws out a powerful jab.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Dinu saw that one coming.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinu's hands.
A jab from Dinu misses. #T1#
Dinu drops his hands momentarily and Kuwabara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Dinu moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuwabara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dinu counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Kuwabara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dinu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Dinu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dinu moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuwabara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dinu throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara shoots and misses
enabling Dinu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara takes one on the button.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Dinu.
Dinu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuwabara scores with a jab.#T3#
Dinu misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Dinu moves out of range.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a straight right. Dinu didn't see that one coming.
Kuwabara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinu thinking.
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Dinu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dinu misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinu misses with a looping right.
Dinu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Dinu takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara shoots and misses
and Dinu counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara defending well as Dinu loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Dinu moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinu! But no joy.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinu is just out of range.
Dinu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Dinu's head but Dinu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinu ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuwabara. That snapped Dinu's head back.
Dinu takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Dinu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara lands a right hook to the body.
Dinu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Kuwabara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuwabara misses with a two punch combination.
Dinu misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinu misses the target.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinu lands a jab to the head.
Dinu with a nice cross.
Dinu lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Dinu can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Dinu breaks from the clinch.
Kuwabara defending well as Dinu loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinu is just out of range.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Dinu strikes.#T2#
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Dinu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dinu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuwabara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kuwabara preventing the sweep.
Dinu is pulling down on Kuwabara's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuwabara, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dinu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dinu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Dinu to get to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dinu passes into side control!
The referee asks Dinu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dinu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinu pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Dinu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinu prevents Kuwabara from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dinu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kuwabara.
Ryan Dinu has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kazuma Kuwabara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuwabara lands with an overhand left.
Dinu throws a right hand that Kuwabara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuwabara also avoids with ease.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuwabara. That snapped Dinu's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara defending well as Dinu loads up on a big left hand.
Dinu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dinu throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Dinu blocks a jab.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Dinu circles away.
Dinu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Kuwabara lands.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
Dinu misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Dinu looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinu misses with a straight right.
Kuwabara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
Dinu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara ducks right into an uppercut from Dinu.
Dinu ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Dinu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dinu sprawls well. Dinu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara scores with a nice right hand.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Dinu.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Dinu moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Kuwabara.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Dinu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick from Dinu.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Dinu's defenses.
Dinu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuwabara throws a right hand that misses
and Dinu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dinu kicks off Kuwabara and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara had his way with Ryan Dinu in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Dinu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara cracks Dinu with an open hand slap.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Dinu moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Dinu.
Dinu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara drops his hands momentarily and Dinu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Kuwabara avoids a kick to the body.
Dinu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dinu misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Dinu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinu. #CL#
Kuwabara pushes Dinu up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dinu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dinu tries to circle away but Kuwabara has him pinned against the cage.
Dinu is trying to force a seperation but Kuwabara has the dominant position.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Dinu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuwabara won't allow it.
Dinu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuwabara won't allow it.
#BC#
Kuwabara breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Dinu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dinu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Dinu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinu misses the target.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up but Dinu circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinu is looking for the big counter here.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinu.
Kuwabara swings widly with a right hand
and Dinu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kuwabara is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara connects with a right hand. Dinu shakes it off.
Kuwabara connects with the punch.#T3#
Kuwabara digs a good hook to Dinu's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinu.
Dinu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dinu avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
A lazy left from Kuwabara finds it's target.
Dinu dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinu! But no joy.
Kuwabara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuwabara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kuwabara cracks Dinu with a good jab.
Kuwabara tests Dinu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kazuma Kuwabara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuwabara controlling the action here. #ES2#
Dinu pushes Kuwabara off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dinu as Kuwabara shoots in.#KD2#
Dinu drops Kuwabara with a beautiful combination! Kuwabara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dinu is looking for the KO!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Dinu.
I think Kuwabara 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Shabazz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuwabara counters with a two punch combo.
Shabazz jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara blocks a head kick by Shabazz.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Danga de danga de dang - Shabazz scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Kuwabara does it's job there.
Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabazz avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
A punch combination from Shabazz misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shabazz throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. Shabazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shabazz misses with a body punch
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabazz takes one on the button.
We've been told by Shabazz's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.#T1#
Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahim Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Shabazz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuwabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shabazz scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuwabara as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Kuwabara does it's job there.
Shabazz throws a front kick aimed at Kuwabara's knee but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Shabazz lands an overhand right.
Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shabazz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Shabazz, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
A jab from Shabazz misses.
Kuwabara with a nice cross.
Kuwabara lands with a hook. Shabazz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shabazz throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabazz throws a lazy body kick
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. Shabazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Kuwabara finds it's target.
Shabazz misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Kuwabara counters by clinching up.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Kuwabara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara can't get the takedown.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz. #BC2#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz misses with a double jab.
Shabazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Kuwabara finds it's target.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kuwabara clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabazz throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Rahim Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.#T4#
Kuwabara blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Shabazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuwabara won't allow it.
Kuwabara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuwabara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuwabara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shabazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shabazz is fending him off so far but Kuwabara persists. Nope, Shabazz circles away and we're back to standing.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shabazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kuwabara there.
Shabazz throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Kuwabara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shabazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuwabara checks a low kick from Shabazz.#T1#
Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuwabara's hands.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Shabazz.
Shabazz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuwabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shabazz scrambles back to his feet.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Shabazz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Shabazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a decent looking hook.
Shabazz misses with a body kick.
Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick.
Shabazz throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shabazz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuwabara to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuwabara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shabazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shabazz ducks right into an uppercut from Kuwabara.
Shabazz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuwabara.
Shabazz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuwabara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara lands a slapping body shot.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Shabazz avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuwabara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz misses with a body punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shabazz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara clobbers Shabazz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shabazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shabazz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shabazz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Kuwabara's head back.
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!
Shabazz walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
Shabazz takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Shabazz.
#TD2#
Kuwabara has hold of one of Shabazz's legs. Shabazz is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuwabara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Shabazz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.#REVR#
Shabazz stays in close to Kuwabara's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.
Shabazz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabazz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabazz misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Kuwabara forces Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
Kuwabara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
A short uppercut from Kuwabara.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Kuwabara is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
#BC#
Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shabazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shabazz misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Shabazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabazz throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Kuwabara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shabazz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Shabazz in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shabazz 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. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabazz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shabazz 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. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara has his foot on Shabazz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shabazz works his way back into a safe position though.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.
Shabazz trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shabazz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara throws a counter combo.
Shabazz tries to land a body kick
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabazz connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Shabazz misses #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Shabazz throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Kuwabara counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shabazzs head.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabazz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara defending well as Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuwabara off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kuwabara moves into range and clinches up with Shabazz.#T1#
Kuwabara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahim Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Kuwabara lands a takedown into guard.
Shabazz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuwabara's guard. #REVR#
Shabazz trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Shabazz defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuwabara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shabazz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shabazz is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabazz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the body from Shabazz misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Shabazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara cracks Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara wants to counter the offense by Shabazz and move into the clinch position.
Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuwabara shoots in looking for a takedown but Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuwabara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuwabara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Shabazz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shabazz pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Kuwabara does no damage.
Shabazz lands a head kick!
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shabazz misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Shabazz throws a leg kick
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabazz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shabazz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Shabazz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shabazz tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Kuwabara.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kuwabara gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rahim Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuwabara won't allow Shabazz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shabazz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVR#
Shabazz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Shabazz defends it easily.
Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shabazz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuwabara's guard.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shabazz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shabazz has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.
Kazuma Kuwabara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuwabara trying to keep a closed guard but Shabazz is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kuwabara tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Shabazz lands an overhand right.
Kuwabara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rahim Shabazz.
Well Kuwabara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
Combate 10: Scott vs. Shabazz
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
Jarr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuwabara avoids the damage to the body.
Jarr scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Jarr lands a right hand.
Jarr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Jarr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Jarr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara shoots in but no luck this time.
Jarr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jarr ducks right into an uppercut from Kuwabara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kuwabara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown but Jarr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jarr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarr looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by Jarr and move into the clinch.
Jarr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jarr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Jarr's body.
Jarr tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jami Jarr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Jarr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but Jarr moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kuwabara sizes up Jarr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jarr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
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!
Jarr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
Kuwabara cracks Jarr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Jarr tries to get set, Kuwabara tries to push him back and clinch up but Jarr manages to avoid the attempt.
Jarr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jarr.#T3#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarr.
Jarr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuwabara tests Jarr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuwabara checks it well.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by Jarr.#TD#
Kuwabara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jarr is trying to control Kuwabara's posture but Kuwabara avoids it. #T4##SUB#
Kuwabara tries for a kimura but Jarr is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kuwabara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jarr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuwabara but great work by Jarr.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Jarr off him but Jarr keeps the position.
Jarr is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jarr takes a little break here. Kuwabara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jarr gets to mount! Kuwabara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jami Jarr 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#
Jarr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarr.
Kuwabara stuns Jarr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Jarr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jarr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Jarr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Jarr connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuwabara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jarr on his heels. He'll look to pass Jarr's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jarr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jarr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jarr! #REVB#
Kuwabara tries to buck Jarr off but Jarr is having none of it.#T1#
Kuwabara is not content to let Jarr control the position.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Jarr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuwabara!
Kuwabara is controlling an arm, preventing Jarr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kuwabara is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Jarr tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Jarr controlling the pace for now.
Jarr prevents Kuwabara from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara tries to improve his position but instead Jarr has taken his back!
Kuwabara rolls, trying to escape but Jarr keeps control of the position.
Jarr biding his time, controlling Kuwabara. #T3#
Jarr has the hooks in. Kuwabara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jarr controls the position.
Jami Jarr has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Kuwabara right now.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuwabara is in bad spot here.
Jarr doesn't have the hooks in and Kuwabara manages to turn into his guard.
Jarr 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.
Jarr managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Jarr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jarr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Jarr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Jarr catches Kuwabara right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Jarr is having none of it.
Jarr staying out of range there.#T1#
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Kuwabara misses.
Jarr just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jarr.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Jarr is having none of it.
Kuwabara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jarr misses with a hook.
Jarr scores with a jab to the body.
Jarr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuwabara's hands.#T2#
Jarr scores with a shot to the body.
Jarr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
Jarr loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarr throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarr.
Kuwabara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Kuwabara.#T3#
Jarr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Jarr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuwabara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuwabara blocks the leg kick.
Jarr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuwabara digs a good hook to Jarr's body.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Jarr.
It looks like Kuwabara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jarr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarr.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Jarr moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Jarr clinches up against the cage.
Jarr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarr digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarr controls his hands.
Jarr blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Jarr.
Jarr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarr pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jami Jarr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jarr lands a body punch.
Jarr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarr prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kazuma Kuwabara.
I think Jarr 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuwabara defending well as Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Shabazz's body.
Shabazz swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuwabara slips a jab and a cross from Shabazz.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Shabazz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuwabara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz misses with a leg kick.
Kuwabara lands with a good body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shabazz lands with a cross.
Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Shabazz is having none of it. #T1#
Shabazz misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Shabazz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuwabara jabs Shabazz right on the nose. Shabazz blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara avoids the head kick by Shabazz.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuwabara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuwabara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shabazz throws a leg kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuwabara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuwabara as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shabazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shabazz after a bit of a struggle.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuwabara doesn't seem phased though.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by Shabazz.
Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Kuwabara.
Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Kuwabara scores with a takedown into Shabazz's guard.#ES2#
Shabazz has his feet on Kuwabara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabazz. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara cracks Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabazz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabazz throws a low kick, looking for Kuwabara's leg but Kuwabara calmly moves out of range.
Shabazz lands with a hook. Kuwabara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuwabara scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Shabazz.#T4#
Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shabazz avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot lands for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shabazz misses with a hook.
Kuwabara lunges at Shabazz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabazz's hand.
Shabazz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Kuwabara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabazz doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Kuwabara gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shabazz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rahim Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kuwabara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabazz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabazz throws a front kick aimed at Kuwabara's knee but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Shabazz misses with a body kick.
Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuwabara lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shabazz.
Kuwabara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shabazzs head.
A shot in the inside from Kuwabara.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Kuwabara.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Shabazz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Kuwabara is looking to break free of the clinch but Shabazz has double underhooks.
Shabazz misses with the head strike.
Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara blocks an uppercut.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuwabara wants to get back to striking at distance but Shabazz won't allow it.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Kuwabara digs a right hand into Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shabazz's gas tank.
Shabazz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shabazz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuwabara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kuwabara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuwabara tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shabazz - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabazz.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Kuwabara breaks from the clinch.
Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shabazz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Shabazz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Shabazz's corner calls for a 1-2. Shabazz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rahim Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Shabazz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabazz scores with a hook.#KD2#
Shabazz lands a big head kick that sends Kuwabara tumbling to the mat! Shabazz takes a step backwards and waves Kuwabara back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kuwabara is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.#CL2#
Kuwabara tries to keep at a distance but Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuwabara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuwabara.
Still in the clinch, Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a shoulder strike.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Kuwabara lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuwabara tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch but Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shabazz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shabazz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shabazz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim Shabazz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shabazz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shabazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabazz manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shabazz's guard.
Shabazz controls Kuwabara momentarily but Kuwabara frees himself. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shabazz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Shabazz in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Shabazz defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shabazz defends it easily.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shabazz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shabazz trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shabazz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shabazz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shabazz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shabazz trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully.
Shabazz stays in close to Kuwabara's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuwabara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shabazz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shabazz lands a head shot.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuwabara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Shabazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Shabazz saw that one coming.
Shabazz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shabazz 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SynCity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Heppu Hullu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuwabara rushes Hullu and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kuwabara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (0) Hullu#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hullu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuwabara. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. Hullu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kazuma Kuwabara 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 32 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuwabara pushes Gunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunter is looking for a takedown.
Gunter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuwabara pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
Gunter goes for a takedown attempt but Kuwabara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevina Gunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunter. #CL2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
Kuwabara has Gunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunter prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuwabara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Kuwabara clinches up with Gunter and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kuwabara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunter (0) vs (2) Kuwabara#T1##SUB2#
Gunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuwabara.
Gunter tries to roll over but Kuwabara keeps him under control.
Gunter wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuwabara.
Gunter wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuwabara.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunter defends it well. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunter trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunter has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kuwabara seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunter is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gunter defend it? Kuwabara steps over the head and cranks it - Gunter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuma Kuwabara!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuma Kuwabara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roger Daly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuwabara clinches.
Daly prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuwabara stops a takedown attempt from Daly.
Kuwabara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daly is trying to drag Kuwabara to the mat but Kuwabara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuwabara prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Daly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuwabara is defending well.
Daly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuwabara prevents it.
#TD2#
Kuwabara has hold of one of Daly's legs. Daly is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuwabara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Daly (0) vs (2) Kuwabara#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daly (2) vs (2) Kuwabara
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Daly from controlling successfully.
Daly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Daly pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daly trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom.
Daly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Daly has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kuwabara to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Daly is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kuwabara pulls down on the head and he's put Daly to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patricia Videira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuwabara takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Kuwabara wants the takedown. Videira is fighting it off but Kuwabara persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Videira's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (0) Videira#SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Videira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Videira manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Videira's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Videira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Videira manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Videira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Videira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Videira manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Videira's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Videira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Videira manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Videira's guard. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Videira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Videira manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Videira's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Videira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Videira looks winded!
Kuwabara preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Videira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Videira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Videira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (4) Videira
We've been informed that Videira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Kuwabara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Videira's best efforts.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Videira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Videira. Oh but Kuwabara has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Videira goes limp - he's gone! Kuwabara jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Luke I'm your father
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Gregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregor throwing a counter right hand but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gregor thinking.
Kuwabara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuwabara lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregor off the cage and back into range.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregor with a poor takedown
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregor misses with the combination.
It seemed like Kuwabara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuwabara shoots in but Gregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Gregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gregor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Gregor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kuwabara has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gregor is looking to defend but Kuwabara has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gregor! Kuwabara pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gregor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbit throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribbit with a body shot.
We've been told by Ribbit's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribbit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ribbit's guard.
Ribbit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ribbit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit wants to sweep here but Kuwabara controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribbit dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ribbit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuwabara is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuwabara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbit's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribbit dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Ribbit has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ribbit reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ribbit taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SMASH: Schaub vs Kuwabara
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kuwabara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schaub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaub is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schaub is sitting in close to Kuwabara's body. Kuwabara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schaub is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schaub is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuwabara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuwabara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
The Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Cash lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Jyrki The Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Cash tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Cash looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Kuwabara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Cash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from The Cash finds it's way through Kuwabara's defenses. #CL#
Kuwabara has closed the distance and engaged The Cash in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a body punch.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Cash tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing The Cash back against the cage.
The Cash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Cash misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara. #BC#
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Cash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuwabara swings for the body but The Cash moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Cash! But no joy.
The Cash digs a good body shot into Kuwabara's ribs.
The Cash scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from The Cash.
The Cash tries to clinch there but Kuwabara circles away.
Kuwabara shoots in but The Cash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuwabara moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
A jab lands there for Kuwabara.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Cash. #T2#
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!
The Cash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
The Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Cash. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
The Cash clinches with his opponent.
The Cash prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
A short right from Kuwabara on the inside.
The Cash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
A short right from The Cash on the inside.
The Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Cash pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from The Cash.
Kuwabara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Cash throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
The Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuwabara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Cash manages to circle out of the way.
The Cash thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kuwabara moves into range and clinches up with The Cash.
Kuwabara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Cash works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
The Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but The Cash moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
The Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Kuwabara wants to take the fight to the mat but The Cash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Cash misses with some punches.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
The Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
The Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kuwabara shoots for a takedown but The Cash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Cash throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
Kuwabara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Cash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and pushes The Cash back into the cage.
Kuwabara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Cash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Cash.
Kuwabara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Cash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Cash keeps the fight on the outside.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The Cash missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Cash manages to avoid it.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
The Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Cash moves away.
A little jabbing left from The Cash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick nicely.
The Cash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Cash misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Cash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Cash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara lands a jab to The Cash's midsection.
Jyrki The Cash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.#T1#
Kuwabara blocks a leg kick.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Cash thows a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Cash jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara punishes The Cash's body with a nice straight punch.
The Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from The Cash.
The Cash throws a chopping leg kick but Kuwabara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
The Cash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Cash counters with a nice uppercut.
The Cash misses with a leg kick.
The Cash throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but The Cash manages to avoid it.#T2#
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
The Cash scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Cash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a three punch combo that has The Cash backing up. The Cash nods at Kuwabara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
The Cash connects with a high kick.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
The Cash misses with a hook.
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. The Cash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from The Cash is predictable there
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara lands with a straight right. The Cash didn't see that one coming.#T3#
The Cash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuwabara checks it well.
Jyrki The Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Cash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
The Cash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Cash takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
The Cash looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends The Cash's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Cash.
The Cash misses with a few strikes there.
The Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but The Cash moves out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
The Cash throws a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it. #T4#
Kuwabara lands a nice hook to The Cash's body. The Cash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from The Cash misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Cash. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and The Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by The Cash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Cash.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by The Cash.
The Cash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but The Cash is avoiding it.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Cash thinking.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by The Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kuwabara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends The Cash's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara lunges at The Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Cash's hand.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by The Cash.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Kuwabara.
The Cash lands a nice looking body shot.
The Cash throws a leg kick which misses Kuwabara's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuwabara tries to avoid it.
That kick from The Cash tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Cash lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for The Cash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by The Cash.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Cash feints and then cracks Kuwabara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuwabara down. #T1#
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Kuwabara throws out a powerful jab.
The Cash throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but The Cash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Cash lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. The Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but The Cash slips the punch.
The Cash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but The Cash avoids the punch easily.
The Cash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Cash misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and The Cash counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuwabara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Cash sprawls well. The Cash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuwabara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuwabara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Cash. The Cash obviously looking to wear him down.
The Cash throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
The Cash staying out of range there.
The Cash moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Cash tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Cash to the ground. The Cash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Cash throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on The Cash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuwabara lands a shot to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Cash misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Cash backwards.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Cash.
The Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
The Cash scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Cash backwards.
The Cash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Cash tries to circle away but Kuwabara has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Kuwabara as the two fighters clinch.
The Cash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
The Cash manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Cash tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Cash.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kuwabara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Cash!#SUB#
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Cash tries to escape but Kuwabara is in control. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jyrki The Cash just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
The Cash missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Cash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Cash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuwabara is out of range and The Cash settles back down.
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by The Cash and move into the clinch.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Cash.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Cash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Cash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Cash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Cash.
The Cash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
The Cash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Cash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Cash napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
The Cash throws Kuwabara to one side and escapes!
The Cash looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Kuwabara.
The Cash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuwabara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuwabara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Cash throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
The Cash misses with a looping right.
The Cash misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Kuwabara stuns The Cash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Cash throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Cash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Cash cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Good work by Kuwabara as he checks the leg kick.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from The Cash. Those never looked like landing.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Cash.
Kuwabara shoots for a takedown but The Cash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Cash throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kuwabara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, The Cash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
The Cash tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
The Cash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kuwabara gets a clinch. #BC2#
The Cash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuwabara punishes The Cash's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara digs a good hook to The Cash's body.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
It seemed like The Cash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuwabara slips a jab from The Cash.
The Cash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara connects with a jab.
The Cash tries to clinch up.
The Cash lands with a cross. #T4#
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Kuwabara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Cash.
The Cash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash is looking to chop away at Kuwabara's legs.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by The Cash.
The fighters circling - The Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuwabara finds it's way round the side to connect with The Cash's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Cash.
The Cash scoring well with a low kick there.
The Cash tries to clinch up.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
The Cash throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and The Cash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
The Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuwabara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Cash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Cash moves away from the strike by Kuwabara. #CL#
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
The Cash misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Cash's elbow.
The Cash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
The Cash looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara. #T1#
The Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but The Cash is just out of range.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Cash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands a jab to The Cash's midsection.
Kuwabara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cash swivels and escapes.
Kuwabara fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from The Cash both land. Nice combination.
The Cash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Cash scoring well with a low kick there.
The Cash swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
The Cash misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Cash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Cash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Cash throws a right hand that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
The Cash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara connects with a crisp jab.
The Cash misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
The Cash takes one on the button.
The Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A big right from The Cash misses.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but The Cash avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Cash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by The Cash.
The Cash connects with a single shot there.
Kuwabara wants to clinch.
The Cash lands a head kick. Kuwabara smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
The Cash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuwabara on the side of the head.
The Cash throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from The Cash misses the target.
A jab lands there for Kuwabara.
The Cash punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Cash misses the jab.
Kuwabara throws a hook but The Cash avoids it easily.
The Cash throws an off balance right hand
and The Cash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jyrki The Cash.
I've got The Cash 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki The Cash!
Jyrki The Cash is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jyrki The Cash 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.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Jordan
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Jordon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordon looks winded!
Jordon misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Jordon misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jordon has time to react.
Kuwabara lands a slapping body shot.
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordon under the eye.
Kuwabara cracks Jordon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jordon falls to his knees and Kuwabara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara retains his light heavyweight title!
Kazuma Kuwabara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
The Cash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. The Cash catches Kuwabara right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Cash throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Kuwabara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Cash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Cash circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Cash 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.
The Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuwabara works The Cash's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara connects with a right hand. The Cash shakes it off.
Kuwabara throws a right hand that misses
and The Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Cash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Cash lands with a cross.
The Cash throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Cash.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuwabara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuwabara throws a hook but The Cash avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Cash takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Cash manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
The Cash appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Cash throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Cash counters with a left and a right that stings Kuwabara.
Kuwabara dives in for a single leg takedown but The Cash sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Cash lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
The Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Cash throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Cash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuwabara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Cash circles away quickly and effectively.
The Cash appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Cash counters with a straight right hand.
The Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara backing away here, and The Cash unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Cash slips under a jab.
Kuwabara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and The Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash with a hook.
Jyrki The Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Cash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuwabara is out of range and The Cash settles back down.
Kuwabara lands a jab to The Cash's midsection.
The Cash is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuwabara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Cash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuwabara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuwabara is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Cash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cash throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Kuwabara misses.
As Kuwabara backs off The Cash throws a huge counter combo but Kuwabara manages to avoid it all.
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 Kazuma Kuwabara 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.
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Cash.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Cash.
The Cash lands a right hook to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a nice body punch.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Cash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and The Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuwabara shoots in but The Cash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Cash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but The Cash moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a nice strike.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by The Cash.
The Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuwabara finds it's way round the side to connect with The Cash's head.
Kuwabara avoids the head kick by The Cash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
The Cash throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Cash's elbow.
The Cash blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kuwabara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Cash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Cash blocks an uppercut.
The Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Cash.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Kuwabara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but The Cash blocks it.
The Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - The Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Cash throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
The Cash lands a body shot.
No luck for Kuwabara with that takedown attempt.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Cash.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends The Cash's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
The Cash staying out of range there.
The Cash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Cash throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
The Cash scores with a three punch combo!
Kuwabara sizes up The Cash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Cash at a distance.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuma Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Cash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Cash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. The Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Cash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
The Cash misses with a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cash pushes Kuwabara off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but The Cash is out of range.
The Cash throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Cash.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuwabara misses the target.
The Cash misses with a head kick.
The Cash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Cash swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
The Cash throws a counter combo.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuwabara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
The Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from The Cash.
Kazuma Kuwabara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Cash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Cash lands a right hand.
Kuwabara lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Cash backwards.
Kuwabara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara gets a double leg takedown into The Cash's guard.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! The Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cash manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into The Cash's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The Cash wants to stand but Kuwabara is controlling the position.
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash wants to stand and escape but Kuwabara is having none of it.
The Cash has his feet on Kuwabara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Cash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
The Cash jabs at Kuwabara's body.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Jyrki The Cash has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Cash has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kuwabara is on him like a limpet, forcing The Cash back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Cash prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
The Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from The Cash.
The Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuwabara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown but The Cash sprawls well.
The Cash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Cash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Cash manages to avoid it.
The Cash unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara lunges at The Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Cash's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jyrki The Cash just about did enough to take it.
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 Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash throws a counter combo.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara sizes up The Cash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara stops The Cash from getting back to his feet.
The Cash is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but The Cash is defending well.
The Cash 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.
Kuwabara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuwabara.
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.
Kuwabara prevents The Cash from standing back up.
Kuwabara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuwabara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but The Cash is defending well.
The Cash kicks Kuwabara off and gets back to his feet.
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara throws a hook but The Cash avoids it easily.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuwabara somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by The Cash.
The Cash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Cash.
The Cash 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!
Kuwabara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Cash pinned against the cage. The Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Cash.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Cash has time to react.
Kuwabara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Cash on his heels. He'll look to pass The Cash's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! The Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cash manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into The Cash's guard.
Kuwabara prevents The Cash from getting back to his feet.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! The Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cash manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into The Cash's guard.
The Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from The Cash. Those never looked like landing.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but The Cash is avoiding it.
Kuwabara lands a jab to the head.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown
and The Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Cash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuwabara looks to land a combination but The Cash avoids it well.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara had his way with Jyrki The Cash in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up with The Cash, looking for a takedown. Kuwabara pushes The Cash against the cage but The Cash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Cash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara lands a slapping body shot.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Cash swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from The Cash.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but The Cash avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara thuds his right hand into The Cash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That kick from The Cash tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuwabara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cash manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Cash's head backwards.
Kuwabara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
A short right from The Cash on the inside.
The Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
The Cash tried to score with a low kick but Kuwabara checks it.
The Cash throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
The Cash throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
The Cash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuwabara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jyrki The Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Cash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Cash connects with an inside leg kick.
The Cash misses with a jab to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Cash misses with a double jab.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. The Cash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuwabara defending well as The Cash loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps The Cash's head back.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Cash throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
The Cash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Cash's head.
The Cash misses the body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cash swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Cash appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Cash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Cash moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazuma Kuwabara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuwabara lands with a nice body punch.
The Cash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Cash misses with a head kick.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuwabara 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Schaub is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kuwabara can't fight it off and eventually Schaub manages to take the fight to the floor. Kuwabara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Schaub avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuwabara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuwabara has his foot on Schaub's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaub works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuwabara 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.
Schaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.#SUB2#
Schaub thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schaub postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuwabara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schaub, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaub is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaub has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Schaub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaub trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuwabara's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schaub uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Schaub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaub is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuwabara sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Schaub takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaub pulls his head out easily.
Schaub is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schaub is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Schaub wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Schaub 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.
#SUB2#
Schaub is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
#SUB2#
Schaub is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Schaub eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Schaub is tapping! Great win for Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuwabara clinches up against the cage.
Kuwabara has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bystrom is trying to keep an underhook but Kuwabara manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bystrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuwabara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuwabara to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuwabara pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bystrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuwabara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuwabara seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bystrom has recovered full guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bystrom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bystrom has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuwabara (2) vs (2) Bystrom
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Kuwabara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Bystrom passes Kuwabara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom 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! Kuwabara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torkel Bystrom!
Torkel Bystrom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kazuma Kuwabara had this to say: 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bob Dock!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwabara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dock forces Kuwabara back against the cage and clinches.
Kuwabara goes for a takedown attempt but Dock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dock forces Kuwabara back against the cage and clinches.
Dock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuwabara walks away with a smile on his face. Dock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Dock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuwabara smiles and moves away.
Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
Dock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock jumps into guard, dragging Kuwabara to the mat.
Kuwabara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dock manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dock's guard.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dock looking for a guillotine here but Kuwabara defends easily.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dock manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dock's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dock manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dock's guard.
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dock 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.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dock manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dock's guard.
Dock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dock manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dock's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuwabara has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Dock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (2) Dock
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Dock pushes his legs off easily.
Dock 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dock working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dock defends it easily.
Dock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dock drops back looking for a leg! Kuwabara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuwabara manages to kick Dock off! Dock jumps back into Kuwabara's guard.
Dock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dock is aware though and is defending well.
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dock drops back looking for a leg! Kuwabara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuwabara manages to kick Dock off! Dock jumps back into Kuwabara's guard.
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dock is aware though and is defending well.
Dock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Dock defends easily.
Dock 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.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Dock defends easily.
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dock defends well.
Dock slips nicely into half guard.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kuwabara is pressing down on Dock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dock is pushing down on Kuwabara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuwabara is fighting to maintain full guard but Dock has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dock wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuwabara gets full guard.
Dock stands and throws Kuwabara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (5) Dock
Kuwabara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dock is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuwabara is defending well.
Dock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuwabara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dock is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuwabara is defending well.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dock pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Dock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dock pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara is breathing heavily.
Dock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuwabara defends it well.
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Dock.
Dock is looking for a kimura here.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dock is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dock to get the leverage.
Dock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dock pulls his head out easily.
Dock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuwabara sees it coming and defends easily.
Dock is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Dock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuwabara defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Dock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuwabara sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuwabara moves into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dock defends it easily.
Dock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuwabara (0) vs (8) Dock
Dock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuwabara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dock.
Dock 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Dock is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Dock seems to be working for a kimura but Kuwabara defends the submission attempt.
Kuwabara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuwabara has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dock should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kuwabara has tightened it up now! Dock should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A relieved looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 6284 p4p, 560 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 874 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuwabara clinches with his opponent.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown but Om manages to get underhooks.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown.
Om gets underhooks to prevent Kuwabara's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Om has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ganesha Om has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (0) vs (2) Kuwabara
Om trying to control here.
Kuwabara is working for a kimura but Om is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Om moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Om manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Om in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (2) Kuwabara
Om looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Om defends easily.
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Om doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Om has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Om reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Om taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Reilly.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuwabara lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.#TD2#
Reilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuwabara is trying to defend but Reilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Reilly. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Reilly wants to take a breather but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Reilly working over Kuwabara with some ground and pound. Kuwabara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Reilly trying to control from half guard but Kuwabara is working away. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuwabara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.#T3#
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly working over Kuwabara with some ground and pound. Kuwabara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly winds up and cracks Kuwabara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Reilly. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
Reilly works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Kuwabara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Kuwabara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
And Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuwabara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Good shot there by Reilly.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuwabara finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Reilly flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Reilly is out cold! Kuwabara holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Kuwabara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Kuwabara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly feints a jab promting Kuwabara to slip. Reilly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuwabara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Reilly takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara with a jab.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Kuwabara lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reilly tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Our winner, Kazuma Kuwabara, 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:
TR2: KUWABARA VS. LAMBTON
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
Lambton misses the jab.
Lambton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Lambton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuwabara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Lambton tries to keep at a distance but Kuwabara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Lambton tries a body shot but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Lambton.
Lambton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short left from Kuwabara.
Still in the clinch, Kuwabara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kuwabara.
Lambton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lambton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kuwabara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Lambton blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Lambton.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Lambton controls the action.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Lambton.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lambton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lambton prevents Kuwabara from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Lambton on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Lambton. #T2#
Kuwabara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lambton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lambtons head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuwabara fails to land.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lambton's elbow.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Lambton blocks it.
A short left from Lambton.
Lambton lands a shot to the body.
Lambton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kuwabara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Lambton.
Lambton connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kuwabara.
Lambton throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A cross from Lambton lands.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch but Lambton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lambton throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Lambton misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lambton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lambton.
Lambton misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Lambton throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara misses with a combination
and Lambton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Kuwabara fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Kuwabara. That snapped Lambton's head back.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambton lands a head shot.
Kuwabara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara defending well as Lambton loads up on a big left hand.
Lambton throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Lambton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lambton looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
George Lambton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lambton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lambton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
The fighters circling - Lambton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuwabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lambton scrambles back to his feet.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara darts in looking for a takedown but Lambton gets double underhooks and turns Kuwabara into the ropes.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
A nice side step and Lambton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuwabara lands a right hook to the body.
Kuwabara cracks Lambton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Lambton counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuwabara toppling to the canvas! Kuwabara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lambton finish him?!
Lambton avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is looking to wear down Lambton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lambton pinned against the ropes. Lambton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Lambton drops Kuwabara with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuwabara looks back up at him and smiles so Lambton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lambton counters with a big left hand that crumples Kuwabara! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Lambton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, George Lambton waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spank Crank (ranked 3725 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 747 p4p, 105 weight class). Kuwabara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kazuma Kuwabara Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Spank Crank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuwabara wants a takedown.
Kuwabara tightens his grip and picks Crank up, before dumping him to the ground. Crank manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crank (0) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crank! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crank (4) vs (2) Kuwabara
Crank moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (6) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuwabara wants to get back to full guard.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Crank is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crank escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (9) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crank moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (12) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Crank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuwabara! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (14) vs (2) Kuwabara
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara 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: Crank (14) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crank dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crank (16) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crank stacks Kuwabara 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 Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Crank (19) vs (4) Kuwabara
Crank gets to mount! Kuwabara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crank (21) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
Crank manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuwabara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crank (24) vs (4) Kuwabara
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crank keeps control of the position as Kuwabara tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Kuwabara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuwabara is trying to reverse the position but instead Crank has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Crank (27) vs (4) Kuwabara
Crank is hanging on to Kuwabara's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Kuwabara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuwabara keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kuwabara right now.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara tries to escape but Crank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crank working for a choke but Kuwabara is defending well.
Crank has managed to slip his arm under Kuwabara's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kuwabara is tapping out! Submission win for Crank.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 4347 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 743 p4p, 104 weight class). Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kazuma Kuwabara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuwabara fails to land the takedown.
Kuwabara scores with a takedown into Om's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (0) vs (2) Kuwabara
Om is controlling Kuwabara's posture.
Kuwabara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Om slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (2) Kuwabara
Om works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuwabara has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Om escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Om! Score +3 for passing guard: Om (5) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Om is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Om goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuwabara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Om's guard! Nice work there by Kuwabara! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (5) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Om manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Om in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (7) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Om from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Om controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Om passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Om (10) vs (4) Kuwabara
Om tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Om has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuwabara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuwabara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is refusing to be controlled, as Om sits in half guard.
Om is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Om eventually gives up the hold.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Om is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control from half guard but Kuwabara is working away.
Om wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is defending well.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Om is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Om wants to free his trapped foot but Kuwabara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking for a kimura here.
Om is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Om eventually gives up the hold.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.
Om wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving.
Om thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Om defends easily.
Om wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving.
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Om defends well.
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Om can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Om defends it easily.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Om from controlling successfully.
Om has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Om stacks Kuwabara 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 Om! Score +3 for passing guard: Om (13) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is not content to let Om control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuwabara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Om tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuwabara gets back to half guard.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Om seems to be looking for submissions.
Om is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuwabara defends it well.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om 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.
Om is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Om is looking for a kimura here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Om is trying to control. Kuwabara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Om pulls his head out easily.
Om is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Om is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Om is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuwabara gets back to full guard.
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Om pushes his legs off easily.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Om doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Om has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Om reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Om taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuwabara lands a right hook to the body.
Kuwabara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Punchy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Punchy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
Punchy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Punchy defends well and Kuwabara ends up having to push Punchy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Punchy misses with a two punch combination.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Kuwabara cracks Punchy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Kuwabara tries to sprawl but Punchy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara is pressing down on Punchy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punchy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Punchy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punchy has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Punchy is aware though and is defending well.
Kuwabara being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Punchy chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Punchy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punchy defends well.
Kuwabara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punchy.
Punchy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Punchy defends easily.
Punchy throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Punchy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuwabara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punchy has managed to get both his arms back between Kuwabara's legs - danger averted.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving.
Punchy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Kuwabara has momentary wrist control but Punchy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuwabara 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#
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Punchy stacks Kuwabara 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 Punchy!
Punchy in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Kuwabara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Punchy off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Punchy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Punchy for a finish. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is persistently looking for the submission but Punchy is defending it well.
#T4##SUB2#
Kuwabara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Punchy wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Punchy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kuwabara has his arm under Punchy's chin here. Game over son! Kuwabara squeezes tightly and Punchy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Trent Punchy spoke after the fight, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Wales clobbers Kuwabara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wales looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Wales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Wales loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
A jab from Wales finds it's way through Kuwabara's defenses.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Wales's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuwabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wales scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Wales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wales throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wales was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wales! But no joy.
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!
Wales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wales slips under a jab from Kuwabara.#T1#
Wales throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Wales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Wales misses. #CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Wales.
Wales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Kuwabara as the two fighters clinch.
Kuwabara scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Wales is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuwabara is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wales to the mat. Wales regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuwabara won't allow Wales to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Wales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wales manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Wales'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#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wales looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wales looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wales! #REVB##T2#
Kuwabara gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Wales has control of the leg.
It looks like Wales is going to stand back up.
Kuwabara 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.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Wales tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kuwabara. #T3#
Well, if Wales 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.
#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Wales tries to stand and escape but Kuwabara is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Wales decides to stand and escape the position.
Wales scores with a jab.
Wales throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Kuwabara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wales in his tracks.
Josey Wales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuwabara dodges the punch combination from Wales.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Wales does no damage.
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 Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kuwabara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Wales misses with an uppercut.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Wales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Wales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Wales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wales misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Wales scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Wales moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Wales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Wales avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wales! But no joy.
Wales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuwabara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Wales misses.
Kuwabara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuwabara shoots in and drives through. Wales sprawls well.
Wales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
#TD#
Kuwabara gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wales kicks off Kuwabara and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wales looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara lands with a straight right. Wales didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Jab, jab by Wales - just one landing.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Wales gets caught flat footed, as Kuwabara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Wales slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wales uses it to pass to side control.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a sweep but Wales has mounted him!#SU2#
Wales stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuwabara darts in looking for a takedown but Wales gets double underhooks and turns Kuwabara into the cage. #T3#
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wales's head backwards.
Wales looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Wales.
Wales throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Wales manages to avoid it.
Wales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wales displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara shoots in for a double leg but Wales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales misses with a straight left.
Wales misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wales there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wales misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kuwabara.
Wales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Kuwabara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuwabara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuwabara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Wales strikes.
Wales misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wales throws a good cross that connects.
Wales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Wales is avoiding it.
Wales throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown
and Wales counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josey Wales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wales.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by Wales and move into the clinch.
Wales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wales misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wales takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wales.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch. #CL#
Wales tries to keep at a distance but Kuwabara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kuwabara scores with a shoulder strike.
Wales pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wales is trying to force a seperation but Kuwabara has the dominant position.#BC2#
Wales breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wales doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and Wales counters with a nice uppercut.
Wales moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
A little jabbing left from Wales on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wales throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Kuwabara pushes Wales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the side of Wales's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuwabara, as that shot connected.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wales.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Wales is having none of it.
Wales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wales paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wales was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Wales misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wales throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Wales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuwabara.
Wales throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A big left from Wales misses.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara cracks Wales with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Kuwabara takes the fight into the clinch.
Wales is trying to break free.#BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Kuwabara finds it's target.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
Wales throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Wales misses with a looping left.
Wales bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wales shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuwabara eats them both and turns towards Wales to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Wales.#T4#
Wales misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Wales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wales misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara lands a jab to the head.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt - Wales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Wales on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wales.
Kuwabara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuwabara 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Anselmo (ranked 2625 p4p, 299 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 1423 p4p, 194 weight class). Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Anselmo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anselmo rushes Kuwabara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anselmo gets underhooks to prevent Kuwabara's takedown attempt.
Anselmo has clasped his hands together around Kuwabara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anselmo (4) vs (0) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Anselmo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuwabara's legs.
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara is still trying to improve position.
Anselmo wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Kuwabara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo tries to advance to mount but Kuwabara denies him.
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo controls the position.
Kuwabara tries to improve position but can't.
Kuwabara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anselmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuwabara keeps working.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anselmo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anselmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuwabara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuwabara gets back to full guard.
Kuwabara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anselmo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Anselmo (7) vs (0) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking to reverse the position.
Kuwabara keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anselmo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo not doing much here.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anselmo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anselmo pulls his head out easily.
Anselmo trying to control the pace.
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Anselmo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anselmo (10) vs (0) Kuwabara
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara regains half guard.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara is not content to let Anselmo control the position.
Anselmo controlling the pace.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Anselmo has control of the leg.
Anselmo is keen to just control but Kuwabara is a slippery customer.
Anselmo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kuwabara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anselmo has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anselmo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anselmo (10) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anselmo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anselmo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anselmo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anselmo (14) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara looks to move to half guard but instead Anselmo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anselmo (16) vs (2) Kuwabara
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Anselmo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anselmo (19) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
Kuwabara is squirming around, avoiding Anselmo's attempts to control the action.
Kuwabara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara regains half guard.
Anselmo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara. Score +3 for passing guard: Anselmo (22) vs (2) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is looking to reverse the position.
Kuwabara prevents Anselmo from moving into mount.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anselmo wants to take a breather but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Anselmo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anselmo pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Anselmo trying to mount his opponent but Kuwabara defends it.
Anselmo is taking a breather. Kuwabara 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.
Anselmo wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Anselmo is looking to stall here but Kuwabara recovers full guard.
Anselmo pushes down on Kuwabara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Anselmo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anselmo.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anselmo pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anselmo pulls his head out easily.
Anselmo trying to control from half guard but Kuwabara is working away.
Kuwabara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anselmo looking to sit in guard and control but Kuwabara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anselmo (22) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anselmo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Anselmo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anselmo (24) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara has his foot on Anselmo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anselmo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving.
Kuwabara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anselmo has picked Kuwabara up and slammed him! Kuwabara can't keep hold of the triangle and Anselmo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anselmo (27) vs (4) Kuwabara
Anselmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anselmo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuwabara, who protects the arm well.
Anselmo is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Anselmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuwabara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a sweep but Anselmo has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anselmo (29) vs (4) Kuwabara
Anselmo controlling the pace for now.
Kuwabara is trying to reverse the position but instead Anselmo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anselmo (32) vs (4) Kuwabara
Kuwabara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Anselmo doesn't have the hooks in and Kuwabara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anselmo (32) vs (6) Kuwabara
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anselmo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anselmo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anselmo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anselmo (36) vs (6) Kuwabara
Anselmo trying to control the action but Kuwabara is working from the bottom.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Anselmo off him but Anselmo keeps the position.
Anselmo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuwabara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anselmo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo takes the fight on points by 36 to 6.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'. |
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Event:
EFC Izmir vs Dorn
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whymer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Kuwabara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whymer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kuwabara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whymer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuwabara's guard! Nice work there by Whymer!
Whymer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whymer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Whymer defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Whymer to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Whymer stalling. #SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara wants to sweep but Whymer has passed to side control!
Whymer controlling the position from side mount.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuwabara is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuwabara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Whymer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kuwabara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Whymer pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Kuwabara 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Whymer controlling the pace.
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 Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by Whymer.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Whymer thows a body kick. Kuwabara tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Kuwabara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Whymer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuwabara digs a right hand underneath Whymer's ribcage. Whymer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuwabara blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer. #T1#
Whymer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara works on Whymer's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
Kuwabara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whymer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whymer is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whymer down to the mat. Whymer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
Whymer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Whymer lands a nice hook to Kuwabara's body. Kuwabara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer tries to move into range but Kuwabara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuwabara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whymer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whymer.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Whymer. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whymer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Whymer closes the distance and clinches.
Kuwabara gets through Whymer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Whymer takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuwabara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whymer - the referee stops the clock and Kuwabara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whymer. Kuwabara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuwabara throws a series of punches but Whymer avoids them all with ease.
Kuwabara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL2#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuwabara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Whymer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whymer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whymer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whymer.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kuwabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.
Kuwabara avoids a kick to the body.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whymer swinging wildly here.
Kuwabara throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Whymer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuwabara misses the body punch
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a glancing blow to the side of Whymer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a nice leg kick.
Whymer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuwabara off the cage and back into range.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.#T1#
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Whymer misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Kuwabara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Whymer.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whymer with a body shot.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Whymer.
Whymer throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Whymer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whymer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whymer scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whymer scores with a nice strike.
Whymer moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whymer takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whymer catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Whymer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuwabara avoids it.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Whymer misses the target.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whymer.
Whymer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the head.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Kuwabara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer keeps Kuwabara at a distance using the push kick.
Whymer throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuwabara! But no joy.
Whymer catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whymer ducks right into an uppercut from Kuwabara. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whymer throws a nice head kick!
Whymer throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Whymer only half commits.
Whymer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Whymer misses with a straight left.
Whymer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Whymer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuwabara will feel that in the morning.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whymer 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Brown blocks a jab.
Kuwabara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown shoots in but Kuwabara avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Kuwabara gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Brown 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuwabara's head. #SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is pressing down on Kuwabara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuwabara is holding on for now.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuwabara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown working Kuwabara over with strikes. #SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuwabara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuwabara sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown with the counter takedown but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuwabara pinned against the cage. Kuwabara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuwabara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Kuwabara tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Brown 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.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown passes Kuwabara's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Kuwabara looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
TAFC: Mark v Ispa 2
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Turillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turillo thinking.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turillo walks into a left hand.
Kuwabara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turillo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
Turillo jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turillo 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 Kuwabara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuwabara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turillo tries a low kick but Kuwabara avoids it.
Kuwabara throws a series of punches but Turillo avoids them all with ease.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuwabara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Turillo throws a low kick but Kuwabara avoids it.
Turillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Kuwabara does no damage.
A low kick from Turillo is predictable there
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
Turillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turillo avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turillo is fending him off so far but Kuwabara persists. Nope, Turillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Turillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Turillo tries to move into range but Kuwabara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuwabara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Turillo.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turillo delivers a nice body kick.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Turillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turillo unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Turillo strikes.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Turillo's defenses.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuwabara. That snapped Turillo's head back.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turillos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turillo misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuwabara, as that shot connected.
Turillo thuds his right hand into Kuwabara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuwabara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Kuwabara pushes Turillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
Turillo tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing Turillo back against the cage.
Kuwabara struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
#T4#
Kuwabara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
Kuwabara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Turillo.
A short body shot lands from Turillo as the two fighters clinch.
Kuwabara tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuwabara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuwabara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuwabara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turillo tries to land a body kick
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kuwabara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turillo throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Turillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turillo misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turillo 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 Kuwabara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuwabara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara 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#
Turillo walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turillo! But no joy.#CL#
Kuwabara clinches.
Turillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turillo lands a body punch.
Turillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Turillo gets through Kuwabara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Turillo lunges at Kuwabara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuwabara's hand.
Turillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuwabara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo throws a right hand that Kuwabara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuwabara also avoids with ease.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turillo.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turillo's hands.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Kuwabara scores with a nice strike.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo misses with an uppercut.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by Turillo and move into the clinch.
Turillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuwabara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turillo. That one must have hurt.
Turillo tries to clinch but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up with Turillo, looking for a takedown. Kuwabara pushes Turillo against the cage but Turillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
Turillo misses with a head kick.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Turillo misses with the combination.
#T2#
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turillo looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Turillo lands with a hook. Kuwabara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turillo has time to react.
Kuwabara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Turillo throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Kuwabara counters by clinching up.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Turillo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Turillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Turillo blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Turillo.
Turillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuwabara or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Turillo.
Turillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuwabara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turillo keeps control of Kuwabara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Kuwabara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turillo trying to control the position here. #T4#
Turillo is trying to control the position but Kuwabara postures up. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turillo! But no joy.
Turillo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuwabara misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara lands a really nice looking cross but Turillo seems unphased.
#CL#
Kuwabara clinches up with Turillo and pushes him back against the cage.
Turillo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good body shot from Turillo.
Turillo scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
A short right from Turillo on the inside.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turillo has him pressed against the cage.
Turillo lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Turillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuwabara wants a takedown but no success here.
Song Turillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuwabara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Turillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara takes one to the side of the head.
Turillo scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Kuwabara is rocked!
No luck for Kuwabara with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Turillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turillo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kuwabara blocks a head kick by Turillo.
A swing and a miss from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turillo avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Turillo stuns Kuwabara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara avoids the head kick by Turillo.
Kuwabara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turillo lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Nice body kick there by Turillo.
Turillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
Turillo scores with a shot to the body.
Turillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Turillo dips to his left and cracks Kuwabara with an uppercut!
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turillo. Turillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turillo fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuwabara in the body.
Kuwabara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo is looking to chop away at Kuwabara's legs.
Kuwabara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.
Kuwabara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turillo circles away.
Turillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Turillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuwabara under the eye.
Turillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Turillo.
#CL2#
Kuwabara tries to keep at a distance but Turillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turillo 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
TAFC: Mark v Ispa
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Kuwabara.
Shinker throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
We've been told by Shinker's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shinker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
As Kuwabara looks to move away, Shinker throws a big counter combo but Kuwabara just gets out of the way.#CL#
Shinker moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Shinker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Shinker avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Shinker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shinker is working Kuwabara over against the cage.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shinker's elbow.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara keeps control of Shinker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Shinker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinker throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Shinker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Kuwabara is working to tighten his grip on Shinker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shinker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kuwabara is really squeezing tight and eventually Shinker passes out! Kuwabara breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuwabara swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuwabara stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Din sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Din throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuwabara.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Al Din throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Al Din #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Al Din is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Din manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Al Din's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Al Din escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuwabara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Kuwabara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Din is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Din throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Al Din is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Din manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Al Din's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Din is pulling down on Kuwabara's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuwabara, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Al Din is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Din manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Al Din's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Din has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuwabara has managed to get both his arms back between Al Din's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kuwabara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Al Din to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuwabara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Al Din pulls down on the head and he's put Kuwabara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses its target.
Smith Jr is looking to wear down Kuwabara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Smith Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.#T1#
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Kuwabara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuwabara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith Jr eats them both and turns towards Kuwabara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Kuwabara's head back.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuwabara is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.#T4#
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara cracks a nice hook into Smith Jr's ribs.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
#CL#
Smith Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.#T1#
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuwabara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
#CL2#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
#BC2#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Kuwabara with a series of wild strikes but Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
A combination from Kuwabara does no damage. #T3#
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Kuwabara tries to clinch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 Kuwabara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuwabara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kuwabara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith Jr tries to bench press Kuwabara off him but Kuwabara keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuwabara tries to circle away but Smith Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuwabara.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuwabara.
#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr lands a left hand.
#T2#
Smith Jr pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Kuwabara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Kuwabara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Smith Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuwabara being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith Jr.
#T4##BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuwabara doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara needs to keep his hands up - Smith Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab. #T1#
Kuwabara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara closes the distance but Smith Jr moves to the side
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. Kuwabara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.#CL2#
Kuwabara has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr had his way with Kazuma Kuwabara in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Kuwabara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuwabara thinking.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara 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.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture. #T4#
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuwabara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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Event:
SyFi - Aftermath 1
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Smith Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a three punch combo that has Smith Jr backing up. Smith Jr nods at Kuwabara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara lands with a right hand.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kuwabara does it's job there.
Smith Jr connects with a right hand. Kuwabara shakes it off.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith Jr, which made it look bad.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith Jr catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses its target.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuwabara walks into a left hand.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
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!
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith Jr down to the mat. Smith Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr motions for Kuwabara to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
#ROC2#
Kuwabara is rocked!
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Kuwabara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Kuwabara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
A nice combination there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot.
Kuwabara checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuwabara. Kuwabara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Kuwabara's body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith Jr has knocked Kuwabara down with a huge combo! Smith Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Kuwabara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#KD2#
Smith Jr sends Kuwabara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith Jr is motioning to the referee to let Kuwabara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
As Kuwabara backs off Smith Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kuwabara manages to avoid it all.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Kuwabara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith Jr to the ground. Kuwabara is now in Smith Jr's guard.#T3#
Smith Jr pulls Kuwabara in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuwabara from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Kuwabara is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara stopping the sweep attempt from Smith Jr.#SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuwabara is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
Smith Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuwabara's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuwabara is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr managing to control the position. #T1#
Smith Jr is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr pulls Kuwabara in close to prevent any damage.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith Jr as he avoids it easily.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara connects with a single shot there.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kuwabara lands with a cross.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr leaves Kuwabara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and moves away.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Kuwabara with an uppercut!
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Smith Jr with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Kuwabara lands.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Smith Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith Jr 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Corey Smith Jr thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
SyFi 132
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Shinker misses with a head kick.
Shinker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shinker throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a single leg into guard. Shinker didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuwabara won't allow Shinker to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shinker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Kuwabara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shinker stacks Kuwabara 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 Shinker!
Shinker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuwabara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shinker wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy.
Shinker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuwabara's legs.
Shinker is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Shinker crashes against the mat.
#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.
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for subs from the bottom but Shinker mounts him!
Kuwabara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuwabara is working hard here to advance position.
Kuwabara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kuwabara stops Shinker from standing up. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard. #T3#
Shinker wants to stand but Kuwabara is controlling the position. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard.
Shinker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinker trying to keep a closed guard but Kuwabara is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Shinker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinker manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Shinker's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuwabara prevents Shinker from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shinker dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kuwabara working for a triangle but Shinker defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Shinker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shinker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glady Shinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Shinker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuwabara 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.
Shinker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kuwabara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shinker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Shinker.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
#CL#
Kuwabara drives through and clinches with Shinker against the cage.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Shinker breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara scores with the left hand. Shinker knows he should have avoided that one.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinker.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Shinker scores with a three punch combo!
Glady Shinker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Shinker's defenses.
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up with Shinker, looking for a takedown. Kuwabara pushes Shinker against the cage but Shinker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Kuwabara drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Shinker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.#REVB#
Shinker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Shinker pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kuwabara is tightening it up a little... Shinker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shinker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shinker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SyFi 124
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Vesa scores with a four punch combination!
Vesa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Vesa throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vesa won't be happy with that.
Kuwabara tries to advance to mount but Vesa denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vesa wants to control but Kuwabara postures up.
Vesa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuwabara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kuwabara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vesa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuwabara's guard! Nice work there by Vesa!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kuwabara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vesa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vesa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Vesa won't allow Kuwabara to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Vesa to get to half guard.
Vesa wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Vesa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Vesa just content to control the position.
Kuwabara tries to buck Vesa off but Vesa is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Vesa trying to control the position but Kuwabara is working away.
Kuwabara manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vesa pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kuwabara tries to get to full guard but Vesa has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara is pressing down on Vesa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuwabara has a closed guard, preventing Vesa from standing up. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vesa defends well.#SUB#
Vesa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vesa looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Vesa lands a head shot.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown but Vesa sprawls well.
Vesa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses its target.
Heimo Vesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesa throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
Vesa defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesa.
Vesa misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Vesa.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vesa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vesa misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Vesa manages to avoid it.
Vesa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vesa takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Vesa gets caught napping as Kuwabara dives in and scores a takedown. Vesa manages to retain guard.#T1##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vesa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vesa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vesa! #REVB#
Vesa wants to stand but Kuwabara has his arm trapped.
Kuwabara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vesa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vesa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuwabara.#T2#
Kuwabara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Kuwabara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vesa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kuwabara seems to be looking for submissions.
Vesa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vesa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vesa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vesa! #REVB#
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kuwabara looking for a sweep but Vesa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kuwabara is looking to get to half guard.
Kuwabara regains half guard.
Vesa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Vesa is looking to take a break and control but Kuwabara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Kuwabara has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vesa. Oh but Kuwabara has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vesa goes limp - he's gone! Kuwabara jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SyFi 114
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a jab to the body
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Kuwabara tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
#T1#
Kuwabara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Kuwabara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Kuwabara 's knee.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Kuwabara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Mfer throws a body kick.
#T2#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuwabara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Mfer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuwabara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Kuwabara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuwabara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mfer counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Bull Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuwabara scores with a one two! Mfer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara lands with a right hand.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
Mfer swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mfer controlling Kuwabara's posture. #SUB2#
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mfer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Kuwabara is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mfer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuwabara is proving hard to escape from.
Mfer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mfer continues to stall.
Mfer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Kuwabara as he connects with a hook.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuwabara misses the target.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara connects with a jab.
Mfer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
Kuwabara misses with a combination
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Kuwabara 's knee.
A jab from Kuwabara finds it's way through Mfer's defenses.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Kuwabara's ribs.#T2#
A jab from Mfer misses.
Kuwabara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mfer is looking to chop away at Kuwabara's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Kuwabara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Kuwabara is fighting to break Mfer's control of his arms but Mfer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kuwabara as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mfer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kuwabara! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SyFi 104
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuwabara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gamzatov slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamzatov.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gamzatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gamzatov fails with the takedown
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Nice takedown defense from Kuwabara. No joy for Gamzatov on that attempt.
Kuwabara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gamzatov in his tracks.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gamzatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuwabara pinned against the cage. Kuwabara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Gamzatov ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuwabara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gamzatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gamzatov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuwabara lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Kuwabara does it's job there.#ROC#
Gamzatov is rocked!
Kuwabara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gamzatov under the eye.
Gamzatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuwabara finish him?
Gamzatov closes the distance and clinches up with Kuwabara, looking for a takedown. Gamzatov pushes Kuwabara against the cage but Kuwabara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara moves in close and cracks Gamzatov with a massive right hand! Gamzatov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara 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:
SyFi 90
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuwabara. Kuwabara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuwabara misses the jab.
Kuwabara tests Roach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
Roach working aggressively here.
Roach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Roach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kuwabara blocks an uppercut.
Roach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roach.
Roach digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach needs to keep his hands up - Kuwabara had a free shot at his head there.
Kuwabara throws a right hand that misses
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Roach misses the jab.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by Roach.#T1#
Roach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roach looks to land a body kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kuwabara moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Roach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Roach dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a combination that misses
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Kuwabara misses with a jab to the body
enabling Roach to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuwabara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roach avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roach.
Kuwabara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roach pinned against the cage. Roach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt - Roach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
Kuwabara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roach throws a leg kick which misses Kuwabara's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuwabara tries to avoid it.
Roach throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuwabara blocks the leg kick.
Kuwabara takes one to the side of the head.
Roach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Kuwabara drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
A short right from Kuwabara on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Roach blocks it.
#T4#
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Kuwabara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roach tries a body shot but Kuwabara blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roach as Kuwabara tries to tie him up.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuwabara.
A hook to the body from Roach.
Kuwabara works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
Roach has a couple of punches blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a head punch that misses.
Roach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roach as Kuwabara tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Roach.
Kuwabara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roach is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Roach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a jab to the body
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Roach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuwabara on the side of the head.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roach! But no joy.#TD#
Kuwabara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roach defends it well. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuwabara seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Roach pushes Kuwabara off looking to stand but Kuwabara dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roach.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Roach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roach manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Roach's guard.
Kuwabara prevents Roach from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
Roach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roach! #REVB#
Kuwabara trying to remain calm as Roach controls from the top position.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Roach off him but Roach keeps the position.
Roach wants to stand but Kuwabara has his arm trapped.
Roach is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Roach is staying tight to Kuwabara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Roach tries to stand but Kuwabara is controlling his head.
Kuwabara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roach controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuwabara is not content to let Roach control the position.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Roach is going to stand back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Roach wants to stand up but Kuwabara is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Roach 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 jab lands there for Roach.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuwabara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuwabara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara 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.
Roach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Roach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Roach throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Steve Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Kuwabara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura here.
Roach tries to kick Kuwabara off but Kuwabara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura but Roach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuwabara to get the leverage.
Roach wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara is pressing down on Roach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roach is holding on for now. #T2#
Roach wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roach controlling the position for now.
Kuwabara is pressing down on Roach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roach is holding on for now. #T3#
Roach wants to control but Kuwabara is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kuwabara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach trying to control here.
Roach wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuwabara misses with a two punch combination.
Roach throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Kuwabara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuwabara if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuwabara takes one on the button.
Steve Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Roach.
Kuwabara throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Roach.
I've got Roach 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Roach!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Roach thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
SyFi 76
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuwabara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith Jr wants to stall.
Kuwabara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuwabara up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.#T2#
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuwabara doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Smith Jr misses.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuwabara. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr throws a counter combo.
Smith Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuwabara under the eye.#T3#
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Kuwabara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Smith Jr - just one landing.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Kuwabara darts in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr gets double underhooks and turns Kuwabara into the cage.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara scores with a three punch combo!
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara is looking for a counter combo.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Smith Jr looks for the body kick but Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Smith Jr lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith Jr, as that shot connected.
Kuwabara looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Kuwabara tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuwabara takes a step back to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kuwabara moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith Jr back to the cage. Kuwabara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with the left hand. Smith Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith Jr as he jumps to the side.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuwabara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith Jr defends it nicely.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Kuwabara clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Smith Jr does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith Jr as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Smith Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith Jr's head backwards.
Kuwabara slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuwabara. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuwabara is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Smith Jr both land. Nice combination.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.#T1#
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuwabara is looking for a counter combo.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr clobbers Kuwabara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuwabara.#CL#
Kuwabara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown but Smith Jr manages to get underhooks.
Kuwabara looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards. #T2##BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuwabara shoots in and drives through. Smith Jr sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Kuwabara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Kuwabara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuwabara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Kuwabara's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuwabara, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kuwabara 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr seems keen to control Kuwabara's posture.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Smith Jr.
I think Smith Jr 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corey Smith Jr!
Our winner, Corey Smith Jr, 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.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
SyFi 62
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuwabara.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kuwabara persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Kuwabara down.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Kuwabara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kuwabara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kuwabara swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuwabara's guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jackson is posturing up here but Kuwabara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kazuma Kuwabara thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.
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Event:
SyFi 51
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara throws an off balance right hand
and Cooley counters with a good low kick that Kuwabara was not able to check.
Cooley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuwabara.
A left lands for Kuwabara.#CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Cooley has been cut.
A low kick from Cooley is predictable there #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kuwabara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cooley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuwabara but great work by Cooley.
Kuwabara tries to bench press Cooley off him but Cooley keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara is still trying to improve position.
Kuwabara regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Cooley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuwabara!
Cooley tries to control but Kuwabara wriggling away.
Kuwabara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuwabara 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuwabara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cooley 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.#SUB2#
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cooley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooley controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a triangle but Cooley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooley wanted to stand there but Kuwabara had control of the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuwabara is keeping the position for now.
Kuwabara looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuwabara, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Kuwabara is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooley has his hands clasped together but Kuwabara extends and breaks Cooley's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kuwabara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara gave a mention to Forge Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
SyFi 39
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a nice hook to Dee's body. Dee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kuwabara. Those never looked like landing.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
Dee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Papa Dee has been cut.
Dee darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Dee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dee manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kuwabara 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. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Dee in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dee escapes and throws Kuwabara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuwabara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.#SUB#
Dee is sitting in close to Kuwabara's body. Kuwabara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dee is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dee is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuwabara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A less than humble Kazuma Kuwabara misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SyFi 26
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Bentley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bentley wants to clinch up but Kuwabara keeps it at a distance.
Bentley tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bentley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuwabara on the ground.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara wants to work for an arm triangle but Bentley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara seems to be looking for submissions.
Bentley is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bentley looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kuwabara prevents Bentley from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara 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.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara is working for a kimura but Bentley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kuwabara 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.
#T2##SUB#
Bentley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuwabara pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kuwabara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bentley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Kuwabara!
In his post fight interview, Kazuma Kuwabara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SyFi 12
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuwabara sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Kuwabara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collins on his heels. He'll look to pass Collins's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara looking for a triangle here. Collins is fighting it but it looks tight! Kuwabara pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Collins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A less than humble Kazuma Kuwabara misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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