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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomomisan Tsuruta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Jabbar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tsuruta (2) vs (0) Jabbar
Tsuruta stays in close to Jabbar's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Tsuruta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jabbar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tsuruta (2) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB#
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tsuruta is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Jabbar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsuruta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jabbar not doing much here.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Tsuruta trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tsuruta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jabbar controlling the action here.
Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Tsuruta is refusing to be controlled, as Jabbar sits in half guard. #T3#
Tsuruta wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsuruta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control.
Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jabbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (2) Jabbar
Jabbar trying to control the position but Tsuruta manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Tsuruta is persistently looking for the submission but Jabbar is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Tsuruta looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Tsuruta 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, Jabbar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Tsuruta working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Tsuruta looking for the RNC.
Jabbar trying to control but not successfully.
Tsuruta doesn't have the hooks in and Jabbar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (4) Jabbar#T5#
Tsuruta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Tsuruta controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Tsuruta looking to control.
Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsuruta wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tsuruta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (7) Jabbar
Tsuruta is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tsuruta is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jabbar looking to control but Tsuruta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsuruta is looking to get to half guard.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
Tsuruta wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T8#
Tsuruta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Tsuruta to control.
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Tsuruta gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Tsuruta is defending the position.
Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuruta keeps working.
Jabbar not doing much here.
Tsuruta is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Tsuruta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount.
Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Tsuruta trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
#SUB#
Tsuruta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar controlling the action here.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Jabbar is pressing down on Tsuruta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsuruta is holding on for now.
Jabbar prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.
Tsuruta is looking to control Jabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsuruta avoid being mounted?
Jabbar stalling.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (10) Jabbar#T12#
Jabbar wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping him busy.
Jabbar slows the pace down.
Tsuruta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jabbar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tsuruta regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (13) Jabbar#T14#
Tsuruta looks to move to half guard but instead Jabbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tsuruta (6) vs (15) Jabbar#SUB2#
Tsuruta tries to improve his position but Jabbar has taken his back! Jabbar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tsuruta tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jabbar pushes Tsuruta away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Jabbar!
A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Fitzsimmons's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fitzsimmons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fitzsimmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Fitzsimmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzsimmons enables Tsuruta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzsimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsuruta cracks Fitzsimmons with a solid left hand.#T2#
Fitzsimmons has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta 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.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.#T3#
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitzsimmons controls the pace.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzsimmons's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Fitzsimmons there.
Tsuruta is controlling Fitzsimmons's trapped leg to prevent Fitzsimmons from advancing to side control.
Fitzsimmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Fitzsimmons pushes down on Tsuruta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzsimmons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fitzsimmons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tsuruta defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsuruta with a body shot.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it well and moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons with a nice calf kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzsimmons is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tsuruta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzsimmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzsimmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzsimmons's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzsimmons kicks Tsuruta off and gets to his feet.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.#TD#
Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Sol Fitzsimmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzsimmons postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuruta has a closed guard, preventing Fitzsimmons from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsuruta throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzsimmons has his hands on Tsuruta's head, controlling the position.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sol Fitzsimmons.
I've got Fitzsimmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons 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:
CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Chestner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chestner pushes Tsuruta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta. #TD#
Chestner pulls guard.
Tsuruta stays in close to Chestner's body and controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Chestner blocks nicely.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chestner is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chestner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Chestner working for submissions but it's allowed Tsuruta to get to half guard.
Chestner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chestner is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Chestner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta misses with a head shot. Chestner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB#
Tsuruta stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Chestner throws up his legs and catches Tsuruta in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tsuruta tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Chestner! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brad Chestner!
After the fight, Brad Chestner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC 482: Line v Feet
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Jackson slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well. #CL#
Jackson rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson blocks a jab.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuruta works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.#T3#
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson with a hook.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuruta pinned against the cage. Tsuruta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Tsuruta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson. #TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
Jackson pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta wants to hit a sweep here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tsuruta there!
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, controlling Jackson's posture momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tsuruta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tsuruta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Tsuruta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsuruta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsuruta's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsuruta.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuruta manages to circle out of the way.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is in trouble now - Tsuruta has advanced to mount!
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tsuruta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Tsuruta trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to hold on but Tsuruta postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tsuruta raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tsuruta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tsuruta unloading with bombs!
Tsuruta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tsuruta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Tsuruta controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tsuruta raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tsuruta's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Gregor misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Gregor counters with a series of strikes. Tsuruta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
A big right from Gregor misses.
Gregor misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gregor sprawls and moves away.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gregor's guard.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Gregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuruta pulls Gregor in to control the position.
Tsuruta has momentary wrist control but Gregor slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Gregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gregor throwing strikes but missing.
Gregor works over Tsuruta with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregor preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsuruta holds on and takes a little breather.
Gregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Gregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregor.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregor postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Gregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gregor throws an elbow that misses. Tsuruta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregor's guard. Nice move by Tsuruta!#REVR#
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregor is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Gregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Gregor!#REVB#
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Gregor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsuruta is controlling Gregor's posture.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregor is one step ahead there.
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gregor holds on and takes a little breather.
Gregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.
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 Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregor.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Gregor throws a left that rocks Tsuruta and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gregor dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tsuruta regain composure!
#ROC2#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tsuruta looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gregor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor! |
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Event:
CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Tsuruta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Beach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beach is holding on for now.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a head shot. Beach uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Beach blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Beach's ribs.
Beach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Some wild striking there from Beach.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach just misses with a punch to the body.
Beach tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Beach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Beach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beach throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range. #T3#
Beach tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Beach didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuruta.
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Beach.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beach's head.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Beach.
Beach takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Beach misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Beach fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beach holds on and takes a little breather.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Beach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Beach wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tsuruta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beach tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beach's legs.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beach to see if he's OK.#T1#
Beach regains half guard, as Tsuruta was trying to land strikes.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Beach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Beach trying to control here.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsuruta 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. #ES#
Beach has one foot on Tsuruta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Beach misses with a hook
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Beach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beach tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
Beach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beach tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Beach works the jab nicely.
Beach cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Beach is looking to wear down Tsuruta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Beach ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Tsuruta looks to land a combination. Beach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Beach rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
#BC#
Beach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Beach - just one landing.
Beach scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Beach's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Tsuruta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown.
Clinched against the cage, Beach lands a big elbow that drops Tsuruta! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tsuruta is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
Sammy Beach gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and moves away.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuruta is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Tsuruta circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. 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.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuruta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Jackson feints and as Tsuruta raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsuruta kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Jackson shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Tsuruta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Tsuruta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. #T2#
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tsuruta circles away easily
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Tsuruta in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta lands a head shot.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta trying to control the position here. #T4#
Jackson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tsuruta gets full guard.
Tsuruta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson goes for a double leg but Tsuruta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsuruta continues to drive forward.
Tsuruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuruta wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta defends it nicely.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta cracks Jackson with a good jab.#T2#
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuruta is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Tsuruta circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuruta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsuruta sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Jackson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tsuruta! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 459: Tiotio v IsMore
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Wright.
Wright wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Wright throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wright keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Tsuruta cracks Wright with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright managing to control the position.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wright has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it. #T4#
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright works over Tsuruta with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta is trying to hold Wright in close to prevent damage but Wright has managed to pass into half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright wants to pass to mount but Tsuruta is defending the position.
Tsuruta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright lands a front kick.
Wright swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Tsuruta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuruta blocks the leg kick.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Wright.
Tsuruta catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuruta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuruta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that. #T2#
Wright is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back.
Tsuruta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Tsuruta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wright's guard.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow. #T3#
Tsuruta trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wright has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Wright's defenses. #TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomisan Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Gregor looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Gregor misses with the combination.
A big left from Gregor misses.
James Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Gregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregor defends it well.
Gregor throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.#TD2#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #T2#
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Gregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gregor won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Gregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregor cracks Tsuruta with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tsuruta stands up over Gregor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Gregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Gregor has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Gregor catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Gregor misses.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Gregor avoids it easily.
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 James Gregor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregor.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tsuruta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gregor is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gregor is controlling Tsuruta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gregor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.
Gregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta. #T3#
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Gregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta tries to pass to full mount but Gregor defends it.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Gregor is having none of it.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Gregor's hands, connecting with Gregor's forehead.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta with the ground and pound but Gregor uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta is in close to Gregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tsuruta cracks Gregor with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Gregor throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Gregor throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Gregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta lands an upkick as Gregor stands over him.
Gregor stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Gregor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregor is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gregor keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Gregor's brow. #T3#
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gregor's head.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Tsuruta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsuruta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomomisan Tsuruta.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tomomisan Tsuruta made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Tsuruta pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta is controlling Jackson's posture.
Tsuruta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
A nice side step and Tsuruta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tsuruta. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tsuruta sprawls well.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Tsuruta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Tsuruta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tsuruta is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Jackson is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsuruta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson regains half guard.
Tsuruta is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsuruta is taking a breather. Jackson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta defends it nicely.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Jackson shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Tsuruta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsuruta circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Tsuruta breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsuruta defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Tsuruta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsuruta gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tsuruta pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuruta but Tsuruta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsuruta defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Tsuruta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsuruta stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Tsuruta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position.
Tsuruta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is trying to hold Tsuruta in close to prevent damage but Tsuruta has managed to pass into half guard.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tsuruta jumps into side control!
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuruta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomisan Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Ahai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahai throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Ahai digs a good hook to Tsuruta's body.
Nice jab there from Ahai.
Ahai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta checks a low kick from Ahai.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsuruta.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Ahai strikes.
Tsuruta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ahai connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Tsuruta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsuruta finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ahai's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Tsuruta falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azor Ahai!
During a confident post fight interview, Azor Ahai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Proudhon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudhon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Proudhon throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Proudhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudhon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudhon misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Proudhon.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudhon manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Proudhon is working away. #T1#
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Proudhon is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta is trying to ground and pound but Proudhon uses the momentary lack of control by Tsuruta to regain half guard.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Proudhon dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Proudhon gets back to full guard.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proudhon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuruta is pushing down on Proudhon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Proudhon is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsuruta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Proudhon trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Proudhon trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Proudhon is blocking nicely. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Proudhon's temple.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Proudhon is having none of it.
Tsuruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta is taking a breather. Proudhon 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Proudhon is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Proudhon is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Proudhon is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta stops Proudhon from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Proudhon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
Proudhon takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Proudhon rather than just go for the knockout.
Proudhon misses with a hook to the body
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Proudhon seems unphased.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Proudhon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Proudhon throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Proudhon's guard.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta distracts Proudhon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Proudhon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Proudhon has wrist control.
Tsuruta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsuruta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Proudhon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Tsuruta trying to control but Proudhon is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Proudhon looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Proudhon missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Proudhon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta works the jab nicely.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Proudhon's shoulder, as Proudhon tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proudhon scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Proudhon throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Proudhon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Proudhon as he jumps to the side.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudhon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proudhon counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Proudhon scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand.
Proudhon scores with a jab.#T4#
Proudhon looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Proudhon moves away and avoids it.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Proudhon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Proudhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Proudhon right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into Proudhon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Proudhon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta cracks Proudhon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Proudhon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Proudhon throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Proudhon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proudhon needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Proudhon misses.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Proudhon avoids them all with ease.
Proudhon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Proudhon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Proudhon misses with a hook.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta cracks Proudhon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Proudhon 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!
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Proudhon counters with a left to the body.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudhon.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Proudhon counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta clobbers Proudhon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Proudhon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon misses with a wild combination.
Proudhon digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Proudhon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudhon counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Proudhon to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Proudhon doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tsuruta crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tsuruta's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Sturridge throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturridge.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sturridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Sturridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturridge throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta catches Sturridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Tsuruta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Tsuruta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sturridge wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta cracks Sturridge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturridge is looking to reverse the position.
Tsuruta cracks Sturridge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sturridge can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Sturridge tries to improve position but can't.
Sturridge trying to control but Tsuruta flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tsuruta keeps control of the position as Sturridge tries to break free.
Sturridge is trapped and Tsuruta is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sturridge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tsuruta.
Sturridge can't escape the position.
Can Sturridge hold on?! Tsuruta is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T2#
Tsuruta lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturridge tries to break free.
Sturridge is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tsuruta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tsuruta scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sturridge is looking for a way out.
Tsuruta lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sturridge hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge is in bad spot here.
Tsuruta lands shots from the back. #ROC#Sturridge is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Tsuruta cracks Sturridge with a big right hand from the back mount! Sturridge immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Tsuruta takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Cosby misses.
Cosby throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Cosby avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Cosby is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Cosby 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta is fighting to break Cosby's control of his arms but Cosby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Tsuruta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosby has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in to control the position.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsuruta won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
Tsuruta postures up in Cosby's guard and throws a big left but Cosby blocks it.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta is fighting to break Cosby's control of his arms but Cosby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tsuruta won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cosby's head.
Cosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta won't allow Cosby to sweep him here.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Cosby seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Cosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosby has Tsuruta pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosby wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta trying to control but Cosby postures up.
Cosby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cosby wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Tsuruta is working to get back to half guard.
Cosby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tsuruta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cosby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosby'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.
Cosby wants to control the pace but Tsuruta is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Cosby's head back.
A big right from Cosby misses.
A shot to the body from Cosby misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Cosby throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosby misses the target.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cosby.
Tsuruta cracks Cosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cosby looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosby. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Cosby as Tsuruta shoots in.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Cosby.
Tsuruta wants to counter with a clinch but Cosby pushes him away.
Cosby lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Cosby cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Cosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Cosby digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cosby rather than just go for the knockout.
Cosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cosby swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Cosby is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cosby looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cosby as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta jabs Cosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta shoots for a takedown but Cosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bill Cosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range. #T2#
Cosby lands a body shot.
Cosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Cosby lands a right hook to the body.
Cosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Cosby knows he should have avoided that one.
Cosby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Tsuruta.
Cosby misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosby.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Cosby scores with a nice head shot.
Cosby misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Tsuruta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cosby throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Cosby clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Tsuruta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cosby.
Cosby working aggressively here.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Cosby has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cosby.
Cosby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cosby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Cosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cosby lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Cosby has Tsuruta pressed against the cage. He pushes Tsuruta back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cosby throws a beautiful elbow that sends Tsuruta crashing to the floor! Cosby piles on the pressure with more strikes! Tsuruta is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Bam Bam throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bam Bam connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam Bam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Bam Bam's head.
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bam Bam appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Bam Bam moves into the clinch successfully.
Bam Bam blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam delivers a nice body kick.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bam Bam.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam Bam manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bam Bam gets a clinch.
Bam Bam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta has Bam Bam pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bam Bam has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Bam Bam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Bam Bam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bam Bam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Despite the aggression on Bam Bam's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Bam Bam misses with a leg kick.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bam Bam.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bam Bam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
Bam Bam throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta stuns Bam Bam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bam Bam misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Tsuruta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsuruta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuruta presses Bam Bam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bam Bam lands with a light punch inside.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
#T3#
Tsuruta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Bam Bam avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bam Bam backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta cracks Bam Bam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bam Bam looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Bam Bam lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Bam Bam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bam Bam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bam Bam throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta 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!
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bam Bam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bam Bam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Bam Bam avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam Bam manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Bam Bam's head back.
Bam Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Bam Bam does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Bam Bam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bam Bam at a distance.
Bam Bam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bam Bam connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Bam Bam rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Bam Bam is just out of range.
Bam Bam looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bam Bam. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Bam Bam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bam Bam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Bam Bam and move into the clinch.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam Bam manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tsuruta pushes Bam Bam up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bam Bam lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Bam Bam lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
#T1#
Bam Bam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam scores with a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a good cross that connects.
Bam Bam lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
Bam Bam misses with a body kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Bam Bam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Bam Bam is avoiding it.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Bam Bam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Bam Bam scores with a jab.#T2#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Bam Bam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bam Bam takes one on the button.
Tsuruta defending well as Bam Bam loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Bam Bam - just one landing.
Bam Bam throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bam Bam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bam Bam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Tsuruta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bam Bam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam Bam needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Bam Bam throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Bam Bam thows a body kick. Tsuruta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bam Bam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Bam Bam throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Tsuruta lunges at Bam Bam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bam Bam's hand.
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Tsuruta wants to clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Bam Bam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bam Bam throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Bam Bam looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Bam Bam thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Bam Bam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta sizes up Bam Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta stuns Bam Bam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bam Bam. That snapped Tsuruta's head back.
A big left from Bam Bam misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Bam Bam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Bam Bam moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bam Bam.
Tsuruta takes one on the button.
Bam Bam throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Bam Bam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bam Bam scores with a punch to the head.
Bam Bam feints and then cracks Tsuruta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bam Bam's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bam Bam throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta tries to clinch there but Bam Bam circles away.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bam Bam's ribcage but misses.
Bam Bam works the jab nicely.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Bam Bam strikes.#T1#
Bam Bam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot that snaps Tsuruta's head back.
Bam Bam with the inside leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Bam Bam with a jab.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Bam Bam throws out a leg kick but Tsuruta moves out of range and Bam Bam only half commits. #CL#
Tsuruta takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bam Bam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta taking a breather.#T2#
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bam Bam's elbow.
Bam Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bam Bam on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bam Bam breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bam Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bam Bam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bam Bam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Bam Bam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bam Bam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Bam Bam moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Bam Bam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bam Bam misses.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bam Bam throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Bam Bam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bam Bam missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Bam Bam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Bam Bam ducks down to avoid it.
Bam Bam throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Bam Bam misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bam Bam.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
A cross from Bam Bam lands.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Bam Bam.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bam Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuruta.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bam Bam. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bam Bam misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bam Bam moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Bam Bam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bam Bam motions for Tsuruta to come forward. Bam Bam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bam Bam drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bam Bam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bam Bam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bam Bam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Tsuruta rushes Bam Bam and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuruta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joey Bam Bam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Tsuruta.
#TD2#
Bam Bam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsuruta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Bam Bam looking for the choke from the back.
Tsuruta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bam Bam's guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bam Bam is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
#T2#
Bam Bam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta postures up.
Bam Bam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tsuruta trying to control but Bam Bam is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bam Bam ducked under it nicely.
Bam Bam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Bam Bam throws a series of punches but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Bam Bam throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Bam Bam's body.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bam Bam takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot to the body.
Bam Bam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bam Bam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Bam Bam tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Bam Bam manages to avoid the attempt.
Bam Bam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsuruta if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Bam Bam moved out of range.
Bam Bam loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Bam Bam.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bam Bam moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tsuruta tests Bam Bam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta jabs at Bam Bam's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta had his way with Joey Bam Bam in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bam Bam ducked under it nicely.
Bam Bam looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bam Bam lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bam Bam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
Bam Bam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bam Bam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bam Bam misses with a hook.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bam Bam tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Bam Bam manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bam Bam's ribcage but misses.
Bam Bam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Bam Bam's head but Bam Bam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bam Bam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bam Bam misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bam Bam lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam Bam.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Bam Bam moved out of range.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bam Bam lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Bam Bam ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Bam Bam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Bam Bam breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Bam Bam back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam Bam can't break the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta pushes Bam Bam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Bam Bam gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Bam Bam letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Bam Bam blocks it.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bam Bam up against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta keeps control of Bam Bam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bam Bam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Bam Bam avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bam Bam up against the cage.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to work over Bam Bam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bam Bam misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Bam Bam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bam Bam motions for Tsuruta to come forward. Bam Bam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta closes the distance but Bam Bam moves to the side
and Bam Bam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Bam Bam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bam Bam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Bam Bam.
I think Bam Bam 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bam Bam!
Joey Bam Bam is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Bam Bam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby throws a big shot that misses.
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Cosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Cosby has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Cosby gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsuruta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cosby stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Cosby throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Cosby 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.
Cosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Cosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Tsuruta is still trying to improve position.
Cosby lands a couple of elbows.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Cosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Cosby trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Cosby from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Cosby tries to pass. #T2#
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Cosby postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
Cosby looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsuruta throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.
Cosby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cosby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cosby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cosby is trying to control. Tsuruta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Cosby is controlling well.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain the position but Cosby is very close to passing his half guard.
Cosby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Cosby is controlling well.
Tsuruta is not content to let Cosby control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cosby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cosby works his way into side control.
Cosby wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cosby working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta is letting Cosby control him for a moment.
Tsuruta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tsuruta's face as Cosby controls the position.
Tsuruta is looking to regain half guard here but Cosby keeps moving and retains side control.
Cosby trying to control the position but Tsuruta is working away.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby trying to control the position but Tsuruta is working away.
Cosby working the ground and pound but Tsuruta is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.#CL#
Cosby has managed to clinch.
Tsuruta is pushing Cosby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Cosby misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Tsuruta leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosby throws a head punch that misses.
Cosby misses with the head strike.
Cosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta. #T1#
Cosby misses with some punches.
Tsuruta trying to stall but Cosby improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Cosby fails to land.
Cosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cosby misses with some punches.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Cosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta is trying to push Cosby away but Cosby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
A short right from Cosby on the inside.
Cosby lands with a left to the head.
Cosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cosby misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Tsuruta has Cosby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tsuruta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cosby tumbling to the mat - Tsuruta dives into Cosby's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosby controlling the position.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cosby is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Cosby trying to control the position.
Tsuruta trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there. #T3#
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosby is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuruta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cosby misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cosby misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Cosby fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsuruta postures up.
#T4#
Tsuruta 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.
Cosby is looking to sweep but instead, Tsuruta has passed into half guard.
Cosby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bill Cosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cosby wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Cosby 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.
Cosby keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
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 Bill Cosby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cosby on the side of the head.
Cosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta cracks Cosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Cosby pushes Tsuruta up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta controlling the action here for a moment.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Cosby is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tsuruta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Cosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Cosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Cosby tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Cosby back against the cage. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Cosby.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Cosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cosby.
Cosby wants to clinch.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Cosby avoids it with no problem.
Cosby throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosby's guard.
Cosby is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta cracks Cosby with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Cosby.
Cosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosby is controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Cosby blocks nicely.
Cosby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Cosby.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving. #T3#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosby is adopting a defensive guard.
Cosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cosby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Cosby looking to control.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Cosby is looking to sweep but instead, Tsuruta has passed into half guard.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Cosby is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby is doing well to control the position and prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Cosby cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Cosby.
A low kick from Cosby is predictable there #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosby is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosby avoid being mounted?
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosby keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Cosby's head.
Nice strikes from Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Tsuruta prevents Cosby from improving his position.
Cosby is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Cosby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Cosby is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta is in close to Cosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosby is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Cosby trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
Cosby preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta controls Cosby momentarily but Cosby frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuruta is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cosby looking to control but Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Cosby trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Cosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cosby defending well though.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cosby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta. #T3#
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Cosby wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cosby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Cosby from improving his position.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cosby's head.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosby keeps working.
Tsuruta prevents Cosby from improving his position.#T4#
Cosby trying to control from the bottom.
Cosby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosby is retaining full guard.
Cosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta stands up over Cosby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cosby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cosby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosby. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosby tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cosby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cosby misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Tsuruta cracks Cosby with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta is in close to Cosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cosby holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosby wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta 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. #T1#
Tsuruta distracts Cosby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosby 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.
Cosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta stands up over Cosby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cosby trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosby is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cosby stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.#T2#
Cosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cosby stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Cosby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cosby looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuruta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cosby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
Cosby 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.
Cosby is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.#T3#
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosby pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta landing with the ground and pound.
Cosby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta trying to keep a closed guard but Cosby is proving a slippery customer.
Cosby content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cosby being controlled here, momentarily.
Cosby trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Cosby blocks nicely.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomisan Tsuruta thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Tsuruta has closed the distance and engaged Leighton in a clinch.
Tsuruta is leaning against Leighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leighton is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Tsuruta as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leighton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta slows down the pace here.
Tsuruta stalling against the cage.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
#BC2#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta cracks Leighton with a good jab.#T1#
Leighton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Tsuruta drives through and clinches with Leighton against the cage.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leighton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsuruta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leighton being controlled against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tsuruta moves into range and clinches up with Leighton.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leighton is working for takedown but Tsuruta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Leighton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsuruta.
Leighton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leighton is working for takedown but Tsuruta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tsuruta has Leighton pressed against the cage, preventing Leighton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leighton looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsuruta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsuruta after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
Leighton wants to take the fight to the mat but Tsuruta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a body punch.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leighton.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
A short left from Tsuruta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Leighton is rocked!
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Leighton being controlled against the cage.
Tsuruta avoiding damage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Leighton seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuruta.
#TD2#
Leighton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta pushes Leighton off and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a cross.
Leighton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuruta to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsuruta lunges at Leighton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leighton's hand.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Leighton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Tsuruta cracks Leighton with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Leighton's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Leighton shakes it off.
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta cracks Leighton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Leighton moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leighton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Leighton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leighton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsuruta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leighton somewhat.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Leighton's ribs.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Leighton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuruta stuns Leighton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leighton can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Leighton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leighton moves away.#T2#
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Leighton wants to counter the offense by Tsuruta and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Leighton's ribs.
Leighton drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leighton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Leighton saw that one coming.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta dips to his left and cracks Leighton with an uppercut!
Leighton shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Leighton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leighton tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuruta gets underhooks to prevent Leighton's takedown attempt.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.
Leighton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuruta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta slows down the pace here.
Tsuruta slows down the pace here.
Tsuruta being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Tsuruta is looking to control Leighton's arms but Leighton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Leighton can't break the clinch.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton wants a takedown.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta prevents the takedown attempt.
Leighton is breathing heavily.
Leighton can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton working hard to break the clinch.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leighton.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Leighton moved out of range nicely.
Leighton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leighton takes one to the chin there.
Nice takedown defense from Tsuruta. No joy for Leighton on that attempt.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Leighton manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Leighton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Leighton is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Leighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leighton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tsuruta is controlling Leighton's posture.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tsuruta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsuruta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.
Tsuruta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB2#
Leighton with the active half guard here but Tsuruta passes nicely into side control.
Tsuruta controlling the position from side mount.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta cracks Leighton with a big elbow.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta slows the pace down. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Tsuruta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leighton to his feet.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta jabs Leighton right on the nose. Leighton blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsuruta punishes Leighton's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Donk. Tsuruta catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuruta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuruta trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.#T3#
McGuire wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire being controlled here, momentarily.
Tsuruta is standing up over McGuire. McGuire looks to escape but Tsuruta dives into side control.
#T4#
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.#TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuire manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuruta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James McGuire 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!
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsuruta rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Tsuruta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.#T3##CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuruta stops a takedown attempt from McGuire.
#TD2#
McGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta controlling McGuire's posture.
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McGuire trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom. #T4#
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta'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#
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta moves out of range as McGuire strikes.#TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuire was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsuruta is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsuruta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McGuire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to McGuire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta controlling the pace. #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.
Tsuruta 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.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta working over McGuire with some ground and pound. McGuire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Lee 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.
We've been hearing reports that Tsuruta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Tsuruta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee with a jab.
Lee throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lee tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a jab to Tsuruta's midsection.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee punishes Tsuruta's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Lee swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Lee.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
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 straight left.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Lee 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.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsuruta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Lee takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.#TD#
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuruta distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Tsuruta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tsuruta distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuruta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lee postures up.
Lee won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsuruta, up you get! #T4#
Lee thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Lee.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Tsuruta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##TD#
Tsuruta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lee has his feet on Tsuruta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lee cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Lee moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tsuruta showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tsuruta is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.
Tsuruta is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tsuruta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee moves to clinch but Tsuruta breaks away
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Lee throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Tsuruta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Tsuruta is controlling him well. #ES2#
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tsuruta is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Tsuruta pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee gets through Tsuruta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Tsuruta stumbling back into the cage.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
Boo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
#TD2#
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Scott is pressing down on Tsuruta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsuruta is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuruta keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Tsuruta keeping control of the position.
Scott prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scott works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott prevents Tsuruta from getting the reversal.#T2##SUB2#
Scott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poor strikes thrown by Scott there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SU2#
Scott stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tsuruta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuruta lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Scott controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself. #T4#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Scott.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott misses the jab.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Scott throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsuruta. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Tsuruta's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott misses with a hook
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Scott raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Scott avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Tsuruta is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Scott.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott 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.
Scott misses with a hook
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Tsuruta cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Nice shot lands for Scott.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuruta sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Scott throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Scott cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Tsuruta gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsuruta is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Tsuruta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Scott has locked up a guillotine! Scott's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tsuruta is holding on here and Scott must be using up a lot of energy. Tsuruta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Scott gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott is the new light heavyweight champion!
Alejandro Scott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen lands with a nice body punch.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lehtonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lehtonen as Tsuruta shoots in.
As Tsuruta backs off Lehtonen throws a huge counter combo but Tsuruta manages to avoid it all.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Lehtonen tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
#T1#
Lehtonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Lehtonen rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehtonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Lehtonen right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Lehtonen blocks it.
Lehtonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lehtonen scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tsuruta showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Lehtonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Lehtonen's hands, connecting with Lehtonen's forehead.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehtonen is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lehtonen avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lehtonen 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.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lehtonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta 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. #T4#
Tsuruta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tsuruta is thwarting Lehtonen's attempts to control the position.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lehtonen has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta controlling the pace.
Lehtonen wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Lehtonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Lehtonen motions for Tsuruta to come forward. Lehtonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Lehtonen catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen misses with the combination.
Lehtonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehtonen.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
A big left from Lehtonen misses.
Lehtonen misses with a looping right.
Lehtonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehtonen sprawls and moves away.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehtonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lehtonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehtonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Lehtonen is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Tsuruta works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta stands up over Lehtonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Lehtonen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lehtonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lehtonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtonen misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehtonen's head backwards.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lehtonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtonen, not yet.
Tsuruta distracts Lehtonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehtonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tsuruta controls Lehtonen momentarily but Lehtonen frees himself.
Lehtonen won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lehtonen's guard. #REVR#
Lehtonen controlling the position.
Lehtonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lehtonen looking to control.
#T2#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta pushes down on Lehtonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Lehtonen recovers full guard.
Tsuruta works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Lehtonen is keeping 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.
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Lehtonen counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Lehtonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Tsuruta cracks Lehtonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta takes a little break here. Lehtonen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lehtonen some visible discomfort.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehtonen keeps working.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Tsuruta wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lehtonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lehtonen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working away.#T3#
Tsuruta wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Lehtonen's temple.
Tsuruta cracks Lehtonen with a big elbow.
Tsuruta slows the pace down.
Tsuruta working away.
Lehtonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsuruta connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Lehtonen is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lehtonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lehtonen can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta had his way with Saku Lehtonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lehtonen throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta catches Lehtonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Lehtonen is rocked!
Lehtonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lehtonen to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lehtonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?#T1#
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Lehtonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Lehtonen ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Lehtonen.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Lehtonen avoids it well and moves away.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen. #TD#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Lehtonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Lehtonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta working away.
Lehtonen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tsuruta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tsuruta working Lehtonen over with strikes here.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tsuruta! Lehtonen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta lands the left hand.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta scores with a nice strike.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey swivels and escapes.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Tsuruta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tsuruta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bailey's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bailey wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Tsuruta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range. #TD#
Tsuruta looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Tsuruta drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.#ES2#
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta. #T1#
Bailey is trying to escape the position but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
Bailey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bailey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tsuruta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bailey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tsuruta throws a strike there. Bailey manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Bailey pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bailey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta is stalling here. Bailey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tsuruta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bailey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tsuruta is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Tsuruta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bailey prevents Tsuruta from improving his position.#SU2#
Bailey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tsuruta to stand up.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta jabs at Bailey's body.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Tsuruta shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuruta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey defends it nicely.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.#T4#
Tsuruta tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Tsuruta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Bailey avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
And Bailey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsuruta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuruta finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##TD#
Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Bailey throws Tsuruta to one side and escapes!
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Bailey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta had his way with Zammy Bailey in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Bailey's guard.#ES2#
Bailey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bailey tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuruta defends it well.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey with the counter takedown but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Bailey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey tries to stand but Tsuruta is controlling from the bottom.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Bailey in close.
#T2#
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it. #T3#
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey feints the counter takedown.
Bailey leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zammy Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 116
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeudy is looking to clinch.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jeudy has time to react.
Jeudy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeudy looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Jeudy cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeudy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeudy manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Jeudy.
A combination from Jeudy does no damage.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeudy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeudy misses with a body shot.
Jeudy throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta stays in close to Jeudy's body and controls the position.
Tsuruta won't allow Jeudy to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeudy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Jeudy has his feet on Tsuruta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeudy as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jeudy misses its target.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeudy.
Jeudy fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Jeudy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jeudy!
Jeudy swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Jeudy avoids it easily.
Jeudy misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Jeudy fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Jeudy wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
Jeudy tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Jeudy darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeudy!
Tsuruta is staying tight to Jeudy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jeudy is pushing Tsuruta's head away, looking to escape. Tsuruta manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Jeudy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jeudy prevents Tsuruta from improving position.
Jeudy wants to get back to his feet.
Jeudy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jeudy pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jeudy is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jeudy is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Jeudy is defending the strikes. #T3#
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeudy keeps working.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeudy defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Jeudy is working away.
Tsuruta throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy avoids it well.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Jeudy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jeudy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tsuruta has just dragged him back down to the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jeudy is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Jeudy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Tsuruta throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy avoids it well.
Jeudy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeudy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsuruta asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Jeudy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tsuruta goes for a double leg but Jeudy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeudy continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeudy swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jeudy's guard.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeudy's head.
Tsuruta won't allow Jeudy to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta stops Jeudy from standing up. #ES#
Jeudy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jeudy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Jeudy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tsuruta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tsuruta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeudy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Jeudy.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Jeudy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeudy misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tsuruta wants the takedown. Jeudy is fighting it off but Tsuruta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jeudy's guard 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!
Jeudy is looking to stand back up but Tsuruta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jeudy.
Jeudy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jeudy is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Jeudy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeudy is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jeudy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jeudy wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Jeudy kicks off Tsuruta and gets to his feet.
Patrick Jeudy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeudy misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jeudy won't be happy with that.
Jeudy bucks up and tries to throw Tsuruta off but instead Tsuruta has got his back!
Tsuruta looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy trying to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in full control for now.
Tsuruta punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tsuruta landing with strikes.
Jeudy is trying to get back to his feet but Tsuruta has full control of the position and if anything, Jeudy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tsuruta scores with strikes from the back.
#T2#
Will Tsuruta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jeudy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jeudy is covering up but some of the strikes from Tsuruta are getting through and doing damage.
Jeudy wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta misses with an elbow to the head.
Jeudy covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tsuruta is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jeudy trying to get back to his feet but Tsuruta is in full control for now.
Tsuruta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Tsuruta on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jeudy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#ES#
Jeudy is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Tsuruta off. It looks like it's working - Tsuruta slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jeudy displaying calm under pressure there. #T3#
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jeudy has time to react.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Jeudy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a two punch combination.
Jeudy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeudy misses the target.
Patrick Jeudy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Jeudy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Jeudy tenderised Tsuruta's leg. Tsuruta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeudy throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
#T4#
Jeudy scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeudy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeudy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Jeudy misses.
Tsuruta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeudy is fending him off so far but Tsuruta persists. Nope, Jeudy circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeudy throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Jeudy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuruta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeudy. Jeudy obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuruta under the eye.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jeudy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsuruta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jeudy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta wants to control but Jeudy is keeping him busy.
Jeudy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tsuruta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an elbow but Jeudy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jeudy tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jeudy some visible discomfort.
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. #ES#
Jeudy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeudy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeudy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta tries to bum rush Jeudy with a series of wild strikes but Jeudy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeudy cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeudy scores with a jab. Tsuruta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeudy at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jeudy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuruta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuruta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Jeudy avoids it easily.
Jeudy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Jeudy.
Jeudy keeps Tsuruta at a distance using the push kick.
Jeudy closes the distance but Tsuruta moves to the side #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Patrick Jeudy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeudy keeps working. #ES#
Jeudy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tsuruta catches Jeudy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeudy looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Good exchange - Jeudy coming out on top.
Jeudy misses with a hook to the body
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
Jeudy lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Jeudy misses with a hook.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeudy rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeudy misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Jeudy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Jeudy.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Jeudy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Jeudy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeudy!
Tsuruta happy to just control the position for now.
Jeudy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Tsuruta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Jeudy is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeudy is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta happy to just control the position for now.
Jeudy is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Jeudy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Jeudy.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta! |
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Event:
F 110: LHW GP Semis
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lancaster is trying to improve his position.
Tsuruta in side control, throwing shots but Lancaster defends.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Lancaster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lancaster is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Lancaster controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lancaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Tsuruta tries to score with some ground and pound. Lancaster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Lancaster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Tsuruta 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.
Lancaster is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancaster wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
Lancaster is trying to control Tsuruta's posture but Tsuruta avoids it.
Lancaster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lancaster is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
Tsuruta happy to just control the position for now.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Lancaster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Tsuruta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lancaster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lancaster stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Tsuruta defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Tsuruta with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster jabs Tsuruta right on the nose. Tsuruta blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Tsuruta back into the cage.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lancaster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Lancaster.
Nice sprawl there from Lancaster as Tsuruta shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Tsuruta jabs at Lancaster's body.
Tsuruta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lancaster.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
#T3#
Tsuruta shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Tsuruta on that attempt.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Tsuruta's defenses.
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!
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Tsuruta gets a double leg takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Tsuruta cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Lancaster throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage. #T1##TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuruta trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lancaster wants to stand but Tsuruta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tsuruta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Lancaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Tsuruta's body. Tsuruta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuruta tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Tsuruta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster. Lancaster maintains the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
#T3#
Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lancaster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsuruta has Lancaster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lancaster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliver Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Tsuruta on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lancaster 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta wants to clinch up but Sol Brotha keeps it at a distance.
Sol Brotha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Sol Brotha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsuruta did well to prevent Sol Brotha getting side control.
Tsuruta trying to hold on to Sol Brotha's head to control him but Sol Brotha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol Brotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
Sol Brotha won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha stands and throws Tsuruta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsuruta struggling a bit here.
Sol Brotha misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Sol Brotha working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sol Brotha presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sol Brotha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Sol Brotha looks to land a strike but Tsuruta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Sol Brotha tries to pass.
Tsuruta trying to keep a closed guard but Sol Brotha is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol Brotha distracts Tsuruta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sol Brotha pushes down on Tsuruta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tsuruta 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.#SUB#
Sol Brotha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sol Brotha lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsuruta defends it well.
Sol Brotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsuruta defending well though.
Tsuruta trying to control but Sol Brotha postures up.
#T3#
Sol Brotha trying to mount his opponent but Tsuruta defends it.
Tsuruta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tsuruta trying to control from the bottom.
Tsuruta is positioning himself well to prevent Sol Brotha advancing to mount.
Sol Brotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuruta's head.
Sol Brotha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing that Sol Brotha has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsuruta has his hands clasped together around Sol Brotha's back. He's all about the action.
Sol Brotha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta tries to roll over but Sol Brotha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura here.
Tsuruta gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tsuruta lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsuruta sprawls well. Tsuruta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sol Brotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Sol Brotha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Sol Brotha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sol Brotha misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Sol Brotha shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsuruta's hands.
Tsuruta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sol Brotha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sol Brotha under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuruta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Sol Brotha misses with a hook.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol Brotha is defended easily by Tsuruta.
A clash of legs there as Tsuruta blocks the low kick.
Sol Brotha moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Sol Brotha shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Sol Brotha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsuruta duly obliges.
Sol Brotha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuruta to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Sol Brotha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tsuruta to the mat! Tsuruta manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Tsuruta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Sol Brotha controls his hands.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sol Brotha or not.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Tsuruta is pushing Sol Brotha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Sol Brotha blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuruta blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsuruta avoids a wild elbow strike from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Sol Brotha controls his hands.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sol Brotha prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsuruta managing to block the knees to the body from Sol Brotha.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta.
A short right from Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha stalling in the clinch but Tsuruta improves position. #T3#
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sol Brotha working aggressively here.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sol Brotha's elbow.
Tsuruta blocks the elbow strike.
Sol Brotha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Sol Brotha stalling in the clinch.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
#CUT2#It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Tsuruta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sol Brotha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sol Brotha fails to land.
Sol Brotha prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sol Brotha misses with an elbow over the top.
Sol Brotha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Sol Brotha lands a body punch.
Sol Brotha misses with a body punch.
Sol Brotha misses with a knee strike.
Sol Brotha scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sol Brotha throws a front kick aimed at Tsuruta's knee but Tsuruta avoids it well.
No luck for Sol Brotha with that takedown attempt.
Tsuruta wants to clinch up but Sol Brotha keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
#CL2#
Tsuruta forces Sol Brotha back against the cage and clinches.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sol Brotha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sol Brotha is trying to stall.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Sol Brotha controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sol Brotha's elbow.
Sol Brotha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sol Brotha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Sol Brotha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sol Brotha looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuruta is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Sol Brotha avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tsuruta pushes Sol Brotha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sol Brotha or not.
Tsuruta lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sol Brotha fails to land. #T2#
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
Tsuruta is struggling to control the position.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Sol Brotha controls his hands.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but Tsuruta blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Sol Brotha avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Sol Brotha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tsuruta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Sol Brotha blocks it.
Sol Brotha blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sol Brotha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuruta blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Tsuruta pushes Sol Brotha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sol Brotha throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Tsuruta.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sol Brotha prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Tsuruta.
Sol Brotha misses with some punches.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta just leaning against Sol Brotha, taking a breather.
Sol Brotha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Sol Brotha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Sol Brotha avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Sol Brotha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sol Brotha blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta avoids a wild elbow strike from Sol Brotha.
Tsuruta pushes Sol Brotha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsuruta avoids the elbow strike from Sol Brotha, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks an elbow strike from Sol Brotha.
Tsuruta is trying to stall.
Tsuruta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sol Brotha's elbow.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Sol Brotha blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta! |
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Event:
F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Camara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.
Camara lands a slapping body shot.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands with a hook. Camara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camara's guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely.
Camara tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.#T3#
Camara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Camara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Camara wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Camara's temple.
Tsuruta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tsuruta misses with a head shot. Camara uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Tsuruta stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it.
Tsuruta stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camara wants to hit a sweep here but Tsuruta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Camara there!
Camara is in a horrible position here. Tsuruta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Camara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuruta's head.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camara circles away.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Camara walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camara. Camara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Tsuruta blocks the low kick.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camara sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head. #T1#
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Camara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta with the ground and pound but Camara uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camara's head.#T2#
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Camara counters with a big head kick but Tsuruta shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuruta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuruta.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camara avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head but Tsuruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
A jab from Camara misses.
Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Camara moves out of range.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camara wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Tsuruta moved out of range.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Camara to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
A jab from Camara misses.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camara - that will leave a mark!
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta blocks the body kick.
Camara lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Camara to the mat! Camara manages to get full guard.
Camara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camara has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuruta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tsuruta wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tsuruta there!
Tsuruta is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara tries to control but Tsuruta wriggling away.
Tsuruta throwing hammer fists to the chest of Camara. What's that going to do exactly? #T2#
Tsuruta gets back to half guard.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Tsuruta is working away. #SU2#
Camara stands up out of the half guard.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camara lands with a cross.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camara did well to prevent Tsuruta getting side control.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Camara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Camara pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Tsuruta looks to land a strike but Camara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Camara is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back!
Tsuruta softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ibrahim Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Camara covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Tsuruta trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Camara 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.
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 Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuruta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 97
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pfeifer defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Pfeifer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pfeifer.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pfeifer.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Tsuruta misses. #CL#
Pfeifer clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pfeifer scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pfeifer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta wants to take the fight to the mat but Pfeifer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tsuruta just leaning against Pfeifer, taking a breather.
Tsuruta slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Tsuruta's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Tsuruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Pfeifer.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Pfeifer.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses.
Pfeifer is looking to clinch.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Pfeifer strikes.
Tsuruta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Pfeifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.#CL#
Pfeifer closes the distance and clinches.
Pfeifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuruta avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer lands a shoulder strike.
Pfeifer is looking to control Tsuruta's arms but Tsuruta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pfeifer has his back to the cage.
Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pfeifer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pfeifer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pfeifer has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Pfeifer looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuruta is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta is trying to break the clinch but Pfeifer is controlling him.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pfeifer slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pfeifer has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Pfeifer pushes Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pfeifer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pfeifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pfeifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeifer tries to clinch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pfeifer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsuruta circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it easily.
Pfeifer wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Tsuruta as he checks the leg kick.
Pfeifer fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pfeifer.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pfeifer.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pfeifer rather than just go for the knockout.
Pfeifer works over Tsuruta's head and body with a nice combination.
Pfeifer moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Pfeifer.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pfeifer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
Pfeifer throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Pfeifer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tsuruta back to the cage. Pfeifer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ricardo Pfeifer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pfeifer tries to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
A nice combination there by Pfeifer.
We've been told by Pfeifer's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pfeifer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pfeifer wants it to stay on the feet.
Pfeifer misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Pfeifer throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Tsuruta digs a good body shot into Pfeifer's ribs.
Pfeifer defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pfeifer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Pfeifer darts in and clinches Tsuruta up against the cage.
Pfeifer effectively controlling the action here.
Pfeifer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuruta stalling.
Tsuruta wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pfeifer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pfeifer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pfeifer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pfeifer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuruta jabs at Pfeifer's body.
Ricardo Pfeifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pfeifer doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pfeifer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pfeifer doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Pfeifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsuruta is trying to drag Pfeifer to the mat but Pfeifer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pfeifer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Pfeifer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Pfeifer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsuruta.
A head kick by Pfeifer misses
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Pfeifer.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Pfeifer. Pfeifer maintains the clinch.
Pfeifer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pfeifer being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pfeifer misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Pfeifer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuruta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pfeifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?
Pfeifer moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.#CL#
Pfeifer clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pfeifer moves away.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pfeifer fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Pfeifer moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pfeifer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pfeifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsuruta's face.
#TD2#
Tsuruta gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Tsuruta there.
Pfeifer wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pfeifer tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsuruta working over Pfeifer with some ground and pound. Pfeifer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Tsuruta there.
Tsuruta is trying to control. Pfeifer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pfeifer is trying to get back to full guard.
Pfeifer is trying to stand up here but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Pfeifer's temple.
Tsuruta working Pfeifer over with strikes.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pfeifer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pfeifer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Pfeifer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pfeifer wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pfeifer moves into the clinch.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuruta blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Tsuruta manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Pfeifer.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pfeifer but Pfeifer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pfeifer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Pfeifer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pfeifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Pfeifer is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Pfeifer. Pfeifer maintains the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Pfeifer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuruta doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick from Pfeifer lands but Tsuruta takes it in his stride.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pfeifer tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it easily.
Ricardo Pfeifer is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pfeifer closes the distance and clinches.
Pfeifer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Pfeifer. #T2#
A punch combination from Pfeifer misses.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pfeifer throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Pfeifer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pfeifer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Pfeifer throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Pfeifer misses with a double jab
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Pfeifer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Pfeifer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Pfeifer tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pfeifer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo Pfeifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Tsuruta jabs Pfeifer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Pfeifer is just out of range.
Pfeifer looks to clinch #TD2#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuruta trying to control but Pfeifer is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta is in close to Pfeifer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##ES#
Pfeifer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Pfeifer throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pfeifer moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta throws out a counter right but Pfeifer avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Pfeifer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuruta misses the jab.#CL#
Pfeifer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pfeifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pfeifer misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Ricardo Pfeifer.
I think Pfeifer 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuruta doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saunderss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Saunders connects with a right hand. Tsuruta shakes it off.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saunders throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Saunders cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.#TD#
Saunders gets caught flat footed, as Tsuruta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Saunders working a defensive guard but Tsuruta manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tsuruta cracks Saunders with a big elbow.
Tsuruta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saunders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Saunders parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saunders to escape.
#T2#
Saunders stops Tsuruta from passing to mount.
Saunders managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saunders to see if he's OK.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Saunders here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Tsuruta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saunders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by Tsuruta.
Saunders tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta cracks Saunders with a big right hand but Saunders just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Saunders is defending the strikes.
Saunders is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Tsuruta misses with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tsuruta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saunders defending against the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Saunders tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tsuruta cracks Saunders with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Tsuruta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saunders taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saunders tries to bum rush Tsuruta with a series of wild strikes but Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Saunders throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tsuruta waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Saunders. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Saunders to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Saunders is rocked!
Tsuruta stands up over Saunders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saunders is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Saunders's brow.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saunders's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
FARTMMA 82
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Troeng.
Troeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Troeng.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troeng.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Troeng.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Troeng sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng sizes up Tsuruta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Troeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Troeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Troeng avoids it really well and circles away.
Tor Troeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Troeng.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Troeng.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Troeng's body.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Troeng cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.
Troeng throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Troeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Troeng on his heels. He'll look to pass Troeng's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta is looking to advance position but Troeng has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Troeng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tsuruta wants to hold on but Troeng pushes him away.#T3#
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position but Troeng isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
Troeng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Tsuruta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta wants to control but Troeng is having none of it.
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Tsuruta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Troeng is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta is looking for a sweep. Troeng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Troeng.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Tsuruta misses
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tor Troeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Troeng throws a low kick, looking for Tsuruta's leg but Tsuruta calmly moves out of range.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Troeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tsuruta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Troeng counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuruta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Troeng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Troeng stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Troeng clinches.
Troeng stops a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Troeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troeng misses with the head strike.
Troeng working Tsuruta over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Troeng after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
A short left from Troeng.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown.
Tsuruta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Troeng lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Troeng.
Troeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Troeng has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tsuruta - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Troeng, and another! Tsuruta is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tor Troeng!
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Event:
JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Katoor walks into a straight right hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Katoor's head but Katoor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Tsuruta looks to move away, Katoor throws a big counter combo but Tsuruta just gets out of the way.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Katoor's ribcage but misses.
Katoor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Katoor throws a counter high kick but Tsuruta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuruta.
Katoor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Katoor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Katoor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Katoor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuruta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Katoor counter with a right hand.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katoor rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Tsuruta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katoor pinned against the cage. Katoor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katoor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katoor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Tsuruta forces Katoor back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Tsuruta lands a takedown into guard.
Katoor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Katoor is looking to stand up but Tsuruta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katoor's head.
Tsuruta stops Katoor from standing up.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES#
Katoor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Katoor counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Tsuruta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Katoor tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsuruta 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.
Katoor is trying to stand.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Katoor pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta wants to take a breather but Katoor is having none of it.
Katoor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Katoor's temple.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Katoor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katoor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ranji Katoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor throws a big counter combination but Tsuruta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Katoor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katoor slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Katoor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tsuruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Katoor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Katoor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katoor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Katoor throws a counter high kick but Tsuruta was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Katoor's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Tsuruta darts in and clinches Katoor up against the cage.
Katoor misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Katoor breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Katoor throws a quick counter head kick but Tsuruta was just out of range.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta darts in looking for a takedown but Katoor gets double underhooks and turns Tsuruta into the cage.
Katoor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
It looked like Katoor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ranji Katoor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Katoor gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch. #T3#
Tsuruta blocks an elbow strike from Katoor.
Tsuruta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katoor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuruta lands with a short shot to the head.
Katoor misses with some punches.
#BC#
Katoor breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katoor.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Katoor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Katoor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Katoor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt
and Katoor counters with a head kick. That will keep Tsuruta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.#T4##CL2#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Katoor is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling him.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katoor is defending well.
A hook to the body from Katoor.
Katoor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katoor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Katoor breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Katoor did well to prevent Tsuruta getting side control.
Katoor wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Katoor pushes Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katoor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Katoor counters with a head kick. That will keep Tsuruta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katoor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Katoor's body.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Katoor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
and Katoor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katoor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #T1#
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Katoor as Tsuruta shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Katoor misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Katoor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katoor as he jumps to the side.
Katoor blocks a jab.
Katoor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ranji Katoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Katoor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Katoor avoids the punch easily.
Katoor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katoor wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranji Katoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomisan Tsuruta.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Katoor is just out of range.
Katoor is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Katoor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Katoor.
It looked like Katoor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katoor.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Katoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Katoor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch
and Katoor counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Tsuruta badly! Katoor follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Tsuruta out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Katoor finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ranji Katoor!
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Event:
BUDOKAI DENSETSU 2019!
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tsuruta cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Tsuruta sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuruta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuruta.
Zaire slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zaire controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Zaire trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Zaire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Zaire's temple. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaire trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
#T4#
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Zaire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
#T5#
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaire gets back to full guard.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up. #SUB2#
Zaire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tsuruta has passed into half guard!
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T6#
Tsuruta 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.
Zaire controlling the position well.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaire wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Zaire taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Zaire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta prevents Zaire from improving his position.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T8#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Zaire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaire regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Zaire is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaire avoid being mounted?
Zaire is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T9#
Zaire trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
#SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zaire actively working from the bottom here.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Zaire's hands, connecting with Zaire's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Tsuruta goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zaire continues to drive forward.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around?
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuruta or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire lands a jab.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaire is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with the body kick
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire. #T2#
Tsuruta connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Zaire slips a straight right by Tsuruta.#T3#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuruta somewhat.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Zaire takes one on the button.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5#
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Zaire slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuruta backing up. Tsuruta nods at Zaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Tsuruta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T6#
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!
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back to recover.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T8#
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsuruta.
Zaire throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaire is trying to defend but Tsuruta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!
Tomomisan Tsuruta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
BFF 84: Lesnar vs. Nti III
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Gaston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Gaston forces Tsuruta back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsuruta wants a takedown.
Tsuruta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tsuruta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaston 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 Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaston stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaston has double underhooks.
Tsuruta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaston has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston goes for a takedown attempt but Tsuruta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.#T1##CL2#
Gaston clinches.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston pushes Tsuruta back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gaston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Gaston lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta wants a takedown.
I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaston working aggressively here.
Gaston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaston gets underhooks to prevent Tsuruta's takedown attempt.
Tsuruta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gaston throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaston.
Gaston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsuruta is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsuruta can't get the takedown.
Gaston is pressed up against the ropes. Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaston down to the mat. Gaston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Gaston.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Gaston is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsuruta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gaston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
Gaston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.#T3#
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Gaston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Gaston clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuruta is looking for a takedown.
Gaston misses with the head strike.
Gaston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsuruta looking to stall.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaston prevents it.
Gaston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuruta has Gaston pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gaston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaston taking a breather.
Tsuruta tries to break the clinch but Gaston is controlling the position. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Gaston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaston.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tsuruta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tsuruta blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaston has Tsuruta pressed against the ropes, preventing Tsuruta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaston.
A short right from Gaston.
Gaston is pushing Tsuruta up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaston pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T5#
No joy there for Gaston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Gaston's shoulder, as Gaston tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta sets himself, and Gaston steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsuruta avoids it this time.#CL2#
Gaston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Tsuruta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gaston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tsuruta loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gaston hold on?
Gaston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tsuruta punches Gaston on the ear. #T6#
Gaston trying to control the action but Tsuruta just sinks the hooks in.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta is trying to stick to Gaston's back but Gaston is turning into Tsuruta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tsuruta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaston.
Tsuruta 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Gaston from controlling successfully.
Gaston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Gaston wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Gaston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Gaston preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Gaston postures up.
Tsuruta 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.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gaston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaston stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaston 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.#CL2#
Gaston drives through and clinches with Tsuruta against the ropes.
Gaston lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Gaston scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaston stops a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
Come on Gaston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T9#
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Gaston keeps him there for the moment.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Gaston forces Tsuruta back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Gaston manages to get underhooks.
Tsuruta is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaston is pressed up against the ropes. Tsuruta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaston down to the mat. Gaston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Gaston lands a stunning uppercut that sends Tsuruta to the mat! #ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston working over Tsuruta with some ground and pound. Tsuruta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Gaston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsuruta sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Gaston is trying to work for a kimura but Tsuruta is defending well.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Gaston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Gaston is stalking Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gaston, and it's lights out! Tsuruta really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Gaston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roy Gaston waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
BFF 79: Trump vs. Schaub
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Maki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maki keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Maki seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Maki has wrist control.
Tsuruta is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Tsuruta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Maki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Maki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta working Maki over with strikes.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Maki is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple. #T3#
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta stalling away here and it's allowed Maki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Maki's brow.
Maki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Maki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta advances to half guard.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta working Maki over with strikes.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maki's head.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Maki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta working Maki over with strikes.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T5#
Maki is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Maki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Maki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple.
Maki is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Maki defends it. #T6#
Tsuruta is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta stops Maki from getting back to his feet.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
Maki taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maki wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta. #T7#
Maki has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Maki is keeping the position.
Tsuruta is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T8#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T9#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta distracts Maki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maki is one step ahead there.
Maki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Maki from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta is pulling down on Maki's head. It's preventing any offense from Maki, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
A big left from Maki misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Maki.
Maki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Maki is quick to defend against it.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maki.
Maki tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Maki strikes.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Maki lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta punishes Maki's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Maki throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Maki, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Maki against the ropes but Maki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maki connects with a jab.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta jabs at Maki's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maki throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Maki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Maki lands a right hook to the body.
Maki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Maki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Maki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maki connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Maki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maki.#T4#
Maki swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Maki fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maki's head.
Maki being controlled here, momentarily.
Tsuruta postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Maki blocks nicely.
Maki looking to control.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?#T5#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta is in close to Maki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is in close to Maki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Maki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Maki!#REVB#
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maki's head. #T6#
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maki defending well though.
Maki taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Maki recovers full guard.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keijo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuruta trying to keep a closed guard but Maki is proving a slippery customer.
Maki preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Maki in close.
Tsuruta has momentary wrist control but Maki slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T8#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Maki has wrist control.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maki wanted to stand there but Tsuruta had control of the position.
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tsuruta's guard.
Maki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Maki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsuruta is proving hard to escape from.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maki. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.#CL2#
Walker clinches up against the ropes.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Tsuruta into the ropes.
Tsuruta dodges an elbow strike from Walker.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuruta fails to land. #TD#
Tsuruta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tsuruta manages to end up in side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Walker is trying to buck Tsuruta off.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walker tries to escape but Tsuruta is in control.
Tsuruta cracks Walker with a big right hand but Walker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta scoring with punches and elbows.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta working the head with strikes.
Walker is trying to buck Tsuruta off.#T2#
Tsuruta is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsuruta connects with a decent elbow.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Tsuruta drags him back down.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta cracks Walker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsuruta asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Tsuruta landing strikes.
Walker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tsuruta asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Walker taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.
Walker taking a bit of punishment here - Tsuruta scoring with strikes.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Walker pushes Tsuruta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tsuruta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Tsuruta cracks Walker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tsuruta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Walker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tsuruta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
BFF 75: El Toro Jr. vs. Trump
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaston's guard.#SUB2#
Gaston has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Gaston's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta distracts Gaston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuruta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuruta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaston keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Gaston's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaston is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gaston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gaston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuruta is aware though and is defending well.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta postures up.
Gaston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tsuruta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gaston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuruta defends it easily.
Gaston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaston has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaston has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tsuruta is looking to defend but Gaston has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tsuruta! Gaston pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tsuruta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Gaston!
Roy Gaston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Saki misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Saki is pushing Tsuruta's head away, looking to escape. Tsuruta manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Saki throws Tsuruta to one side and escapes!
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Tsuruta gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Saki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gokhan Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saki throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Saki kicks off Tsuruta and gets to his feet.
Saki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saki thinking.
Saki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Saki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Saki throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Tsuruta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tsuruta stops Saki from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsuruta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saki pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saki is trying to stand up here but Tsuruta is controlling him well.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Saki's hands, connecting with Saki's forehead.
Tsuruta working over Saki with some ground and pound. Saki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saki is trying to stand.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Saki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki tries to kick Tsuruta off but Tsuruta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Tsuruta there. #T2#
Saki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saki!
Saki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tsuruta lands a big shot there that rocks Saki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Tsuruta.#ROC2#
Saki is rocked!
Tsuruta postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Saki bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tsuruta and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Kortig moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Kortig tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Kortig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kortig sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kortig gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsuruta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kortig 's guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta is in close to Kortig 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta trying to control but Kortig is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kortig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Tsuruta postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kortig 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.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kortig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kortig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Tsuruta postures up in Kortig 's guard and throws a big left but Kortig blocks it.
Tsuruta advances to half guard.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kortig 's head.
Kortig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Kortig 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.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Kortig 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kortig is holding on for now. #T3#
Tsuruta throwing shots but Kortig is blocking nicely.
Kortig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Kortig trying to control here.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Kortig , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kortig 's head.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Kortig defends it.
Tsuruta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
Kortig won't allow Tsuruta to pass to mount.
Kortig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Kortig is blocking nicely.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kortig wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta jabs at Kortig 's body.
Kortig doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Kortig shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortig can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Kortig uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Kortig !#REVB#
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Kortig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsuruta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta cracks Kortig with a solid left hand.
Kortig keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass. #T2#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Tsuruta stands up over Kortig , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Kortig keeps moving.
Tsuruta works over Kortig with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kortig is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Kortig 's head.
Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsuruta throwing strikes here but Kortig is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tsuruta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kortig can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tsuruta is landing with some decent strikes but Kortig is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Kortig is rocked!
Tsuruta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kortig badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tsuruta around the waist but Tsuruta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tsuruta is the winner by TKO! Tsuruta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
RFL-62 SHeavyweight Vs Hantei
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Dice Em closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Nice body punch from Dice Em .
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuruta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dice Em stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuruta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Tsuruta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dice Em up against the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dice Em backwards. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Dice Em .
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Tsuruta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dice Em tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Dice Em misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta avoiding damage.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dice Em slows down the pace here.
Dice Em tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta has Dice Em pushed against the cage.
Dice Em prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Dice Em misses with a punch to the body.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dice Em tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dice Em tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dice Em .
#T3#
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Dice Em avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Dice Em stalling against the cage.
Dice Em misses with a punch on the inside.
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Dice Em .
Tsuruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dice Em lands with a right to the head.
Dice Em is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dice Em misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dice Em misses with some punches.
Tsuruta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dice Em is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Dice Em to work.
#T4#
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dice Em will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsuruta up against the cage.
Tsuruta stalls.
Dice Em is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gavin Dice Em .#CL#
Tsuruta has managed to clinch.
Tsuruta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dice Em has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tsuruta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dice Em can turn it around.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Dice Em dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Dice Em has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dice Em trying to stall but Tsuruta improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dice Em .
Tsuruta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dice Em up against the cage.
Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dice Em throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Dice Em blocking some punches.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Good body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Tsuruta effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Dice Em .
Tsuruta has Dice Em pressed against the cage.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dice Em tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dice Em misses with a body punch.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta looking for a takedown.
Tsuruta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dice Em is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Tsuruta.
Dice Em is leaning against Tsuruta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dice Em scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Gavin Dice Em seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dice Em gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta is trying to drag Dice Em to the mat but Dice Em just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dice Em misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Dice Em misses with a punch on the inside.
Dice Em works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dice Em misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a right hand.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Dice Em uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dice Em scores with a hook to the body.
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Dice Em wants to stall.
Tsuruta stalling the fight.
#T4#
Dice Em swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dice Em .
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dice Em leaning against his opponent.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Dice Em .
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dice Em stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Dice Em showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dice Em misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Dice Em closes the distance and clinches.
Dice Em lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dice Em struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Dice Em blocks it.
Tsuruta has Dice Em pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dice Em tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Dice Em .
Tsuruta being controlled against the cage.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Tsuruta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dice Em prevents it.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em tries to stall but Tsuruta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tsuruta pushes Dice Em back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dice Em misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dice Em as the two fighters clinch.
Dice Em presses Tsuruta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dice Em misses with a body punch.
Tsuruta wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Dice Em back against the cage.
Dice Em tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Dice Em .
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dice Em goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dice Em tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dice Em doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Tsuruta wants the takedown. Dice Em is fighting it off but Tsuruta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dice Em 's guard against the cage.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Dice Em trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dice Em can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dice Em is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Gavin Dice Em is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Dice Em 's brow.
Dice Em working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta cracks Dice Em with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dice Em 's head.
Tsuruta stands up over Dice Em , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dice Em keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass. #T4#
Dice Em not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta works over Dice Em with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dice Em covers up, he's hurt! Tsuruta keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tsuruta and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tsuruta can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Santoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Santoro walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Santoro takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santoro connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Santoro.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nicky Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Santoro takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Santoro's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santoro on the side of the head.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
and Santoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santoro throws a big shot that misses.
Santoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Santoro is out of range.
Santoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Santoro strikes.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Santoro throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santoro misses with a looping right.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santoro throws out the jab.
Santoro misses the jab.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Santoro avoids it well and moves away.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Santoro.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Santoro's ribcage but misses.
Nicky Santoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Tsuruta.
Santoro misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santoro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and Santoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Santoro scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santoro.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Santoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta with a poor takedown
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Santoro ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tsuruta's jaw. Tsuruta's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santoro does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Santoro!
A very excited looking Nicky Santoro 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:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Garza looks to throw the jab but Tsuruta is out of range.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garza throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Garza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Garza is controlling well.
Tsuruta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garza.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Garza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garza wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Garza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta is still trying to improve position.
Tsuruta keeps trying to improve his position.
Garza trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garza won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Garza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tsuruta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garza has Tsuruta in his guard.#REVB#
Garza looking for a sweep. Not yet Garza, not yet.
Tsuruta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsuruta off and has taken his back!
Tsuruta has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Garza.
Tsuruta covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Garza lands a shot to the body. #T2#
Garza doesn't have the hooks in and Tsuruta manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garza tries to get out of the position.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garza's head.#SUB#
Tsuruta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuruta has managed to get both his arms back between Garza's legs - danger averted.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsuruta on the ground.#SUB#
Garza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tsuruta escapes and throws Garza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tsuruta working the head with strikes.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Garza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Garza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Garza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garza tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garza!
Tsuruta working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Tsuruta landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Garza is in close to Tsuruta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Garza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuruta is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Garza.
Tsuruta is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Garza.
Tsuruta is pushing down on Garza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garza is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsuruta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Garza's hands, connecting with Garza's forehead.#SUB#
Garza looking for submissions off his back.
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Garza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garza's waist but Garza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsuruta off to one side.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Garza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garza swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Garza.
Tsuruta cracks a nice hook into Garza's ribs.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Garza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Garza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Garza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garza scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one. #T1#
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
enabling Garza to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Garza.
Garza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tsuruta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Garza ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Garza instigates a clinch.
Garza tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garza wants a takedown.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garza can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Garza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Garza blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. #T2##TD#
Garza has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsuruta is trying to keep an underhook but Garza manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuruta is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Garza looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Garza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta is working Garza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garza looking for a sweep. Not yet Garza, not yet. #T3#
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garza's head.
Tsuruta is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Garza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta pushing down on Garza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!#SUB#
Garza 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, Tsuruta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tsuruta is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Garza loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tsuruta hold on?
#T4#
Tsuruta turns into Garza and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta stands up over Garza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta works over Garza with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Garza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tsuruta has passed into half guard!
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Garza tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
Tsuruta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garza blocks a jab.#CL#
Garza clinches up against the cage.
Garza is trying to stall.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Garza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuruta as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garza manages to avoid it.#TD#
Garza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garza showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Tsuruta manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Garza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Garza tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Garza misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuruta.
Garza misses with some punches.
Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsuruta prevents it.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Garza controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tsuruta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garza can't fight it off and eventually Tsuruta manages to take the fight to the floor. Garza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta won't allow Garza to sweep him here.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Garza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsuruta chips away with some ground and pound.
Garza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Garza wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta distracts Garza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.
Garza has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta prevents Garza from improving his position.
Garza is working hard here to advance position.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garza taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Garza tries to roll over but Tsuruta keeps him under control.
Garza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsuruta stands up over Garza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Tsuruta trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta cracks Garza with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta stands and throws Garza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garza is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta scoring with punches and elbows.
Garza tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is working Garza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Garza is trying to improve his position.
Tsuruta is putting a hurting on Garza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Matt Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuruta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
UCF 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuruta gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuruta.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tsuruta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta is staying tight to Gonzalez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gonzalez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gonzalez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tsuruta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tsuruta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gonzalez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta working the head with strikes.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Tsuruta finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Tsuruta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gonzalez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tsuruta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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Event:
UCF 4: Contest of Dreams
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Morus's shoulder, as Morus tries to avoid the shot.
Morus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morus.
Morus tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morus walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morus.
It looked like Morus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Morus controls the action.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
Morus lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Morus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Morus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morus slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Morus is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morus.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Morus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Morus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Morus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Morus points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tsuruta wakes up just in time to hear Morus thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gargan Morus!
An out of breath Gargan Morus 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:
Test 13 Emelianenko vs Arafat
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuruta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuruta.#KD2#
Tsuruta drops Raul with a beautiful combination! Raul stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tsuruta is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Raul is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Raul has been cut.
Raul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Raul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta thuds a left hand into Raul's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raul seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuruta drops Raul with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Raul! Tsuruta dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
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