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Event:
Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Duvenage rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Duvenage.
#BC2#
Duvenage breaks from the clinch.
Duvenage throws a series of strikes that have Honda backpedaling.
#CL2#
Duvenage gets a clinch.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvenage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honda tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duvenage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Honda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duvenage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duvenage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duvenage stalls.
Duvenage just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.
Honda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duvenage prevents it.
#T3#
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
Duvenage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage moves into the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Honda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duvenage is defending well.
Duvenage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Honda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diederik Duvenage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Duvenage.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Duvenage darts in and clinches Honda up against the cage.
Duvenage stalling.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
Duvenage slowing the pace effectively.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Duvenage breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Duvenage rushes Honda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Duvenage avoiding damage.
Duvenage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duvenage has Honda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Honda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duvenage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duvenage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duvenage pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Duvenage clinches up against the cage.
Duvenage stalling against the cage.
Duvenage jumps guard but Honda stands there with Duvenage around his waist. Duvenage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
Duvenage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duvenage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Honda letting Duvenage take a breather here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diederik Duvenage.#CL2#
Duvenage drives through and clinches with Honda against the cage.
Duvenage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duvenage is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Duvenage - that landed with a thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duvenage gets underhooks to prevent Honda's takedown attempt.
Duvenage leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diederik Duvenage 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##CL2#
Duvenage clinches up with Honda and pushes him back against the cage.
Duvenage just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.
Honda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duvenage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duvenage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Duvenage has closed the distance and engaged Honda in a clinch.
#T1#
Duvenage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Duvenage.
Duvenage prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Honda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvenage is looking for a sweep.
Duvenage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duvenage can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Duvenage tries to control but Honda manages to take his back.
Duvenage trying to control the position but Honda manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Honda is cranking Duvenage's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Duvenage! He's tightened the choke and Duvenage is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazunori Honda!
Diederik Duvenage spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody can hurt me without my permission.'.
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Event:
JBL 14
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
HC throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
HC connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reece HC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by HC - just one landing.
HC tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Honda is rocked!
HC keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Honda is still on wobbly legs! Can HC finish him?#CL#
HC moves into range and clinches up with Honda.#BC#
HC breaks the clinch.
HC lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda seems to have recovered his senses.
HC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Honda tries to counter it with a takedown but HC pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by HC's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
HC lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
HC rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
HC connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
HC moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
HC pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HC uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honda needs to keep his hands up - HC had a free shot at his head there.
HC misses with a double jab.
#T2#
HC connects with a body shot that sends Honda's belly button to the back.
HC scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HC tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
HC rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Come on HC - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Honda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
HC can't find room to land a body shot as Honda controls the action.
#BC#
HC escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
HC tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HC is looking to clinch but Honda is avoiding it.
Honda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from HC. Those never looked like landing.
Honda takes one on the button.#T4#
Honda dodges the punch combination from HC.
Honda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HC defends it well.
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
HC moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by HC. Beautiful body shot.
HC's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honda under the eye.
Honda takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HC feints with a jab and clips Honda right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Honda is sent crashing into the canvas and HC leaps in for the kill! Honda tries to get to his feet but HC is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Honda is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece HC!
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Event:
JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Yoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Yoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Honda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yoshi has Honda in his guard.#REVR#
Honda won't allow Yoshi to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yoshi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Honda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Honda wants to control from the top but Yoshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda postures up.
Honda content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Honda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshi! #REVB##SUB2#
Yoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Honda is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Yoshi tries for a kimura but Honda is defending well.
Honda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yoshi's best efforts.#SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshi.
Yoshi is thwarting Honda's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshi. #SUB2#
Yoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Honda defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Honda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Honda's thigh. Honda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshi is fighting to break Honda's control of his arms but Honda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Yoshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshi shoots in for a double leg but Honda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Honda avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazunori Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Yoshi.
Honda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yoshi.
Yoshi fails with the takedown#TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Honda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshi is just riding it out for now. Honda eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Yoshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshi defends it well.
Honda trying to control the action but Yoshi is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda prevents Yoshi from improving his position.
Yoshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Honda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshi wants to control but Honda passes into side.
Honda wants to control for a moment but Yoshi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Yoshi is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda postures up.
Honda is trying to control. Yoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Honda.
Yoshi wants to sweep but Honda has passed to side control!#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.
Yoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Honda swings around for an armbar but Yoshi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Honda's guard.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda pulls Yoshi in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Honda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yoshi.
Honda tries to counter with a takedown but Yoshi is quick to defend against it.
Yoshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Honda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Honda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Yoshi rushes Honda and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Honda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazunori Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Yoshi.
Honda prevents a body shot from Yoshi. #TD2#
Yoshi has hold of one of Honda's legs. Honda is fighting the takedown attempt but Yoshi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yoshi wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshi controlling from the top position.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yoshi is fighting to break Honda's control of his arms but Honda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leonardo Yoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda seems keen to control Yoshi's posture.
Yoshi trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Honda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshi tries to clinch but Honda moves out of range. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yoshi tries for a takedown but Honda circles away easily#TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown. Yoshi fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Honda trying to control but Yoshi is working from the bottom.
Yoshi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a leg! Yoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshi manages to kick Honda off! Honda jumps back into Yoshi's guard.
Yoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yoshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda controlling Yoshi's posture.
Yoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Honda keeping full guard, as Yoshi tries to pass.
Honda has control of Yoshi's left arm, preventing Yoshi from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Yoshi.
I think Yoshi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Firenzi misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Honda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Firenzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firenzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Honda trying to control but Firenzi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firenzi wants to clinch but Honda slips to the side#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firenzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.#REVB#
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firenzi is one step ahead there.
Firenzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Firenzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Honda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honda has his hands on Firenzi's head, controlling the position.
Firenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Honda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Firenzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Firenzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Firenzi.#T3##SUB#
Honda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Firenzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Honda has Firenzi in his guard.#REVB#
Firenzi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honda wants to sweep here but Firenzi controlling him for the moment.
Firenzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda seems keen to control Firenzi's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Firenzi throws an elbow that misses. Honda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Firenzi's guard. Nice move by Honda!#REVR#
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Honda is having none of it. #SUB2#
Firenzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firenzi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firenzi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Honda dominated that round.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Firenzi fails with the takedown.
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Firenzi misses with a combination
#TD#
and Honda counters with a shoot takedown. Firenzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda won't allow Firenzi to sweep him here.
Firenzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firenzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firenzi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Firenzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Firenzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda stops Firenzi from standing up. #SUB#
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Firenzi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Firenzi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Honda's closed guard. He's half up but Honda has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Honda pivots and extends the arm, Firenzi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Honda! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazunori Honda!
In defeat, Raphael Firenzi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.
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Event:
UCF 16
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Honda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Honda ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Honda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Honda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Jernit shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Honda shoots in and bounces Jernit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jernit pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honda on the ground.#SUB#
Jernit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Honda defends well.
Honda trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jernit cracks Honda with an open hand slap.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jernit lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Honda is rocked!
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Honda is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
Honda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honda gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jernit gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Honda is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dunt Jernit!
Dunt Jernit got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
UCF 9
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Honda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pain sprawls well initially but Honda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Honda is working for a kimura but Pain is defending it quite comfortably.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Honda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
My spies in JAG Gym inform me that Honda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pain is looking to get back to full guard here but Honda has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Pain tries to buck Honda off but Honda is having none of it.
Pain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pain tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Honda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Honda's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Honda! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pain has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazunori Honda!
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Event:
UCF 7: Decimation
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Honda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nabi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nabi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Nabi as Honda shoots in.
Nabi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nabi misses.
Honda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nabi sprawls and moves away.
Honda dives in and grabs Nabi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nabi pushes down on Honda's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda goes for a double leg but Nabi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nabi continues to drive forward.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nabi does no damage.
Honda slaps away a takedown attempt from Nabi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nabi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nabi clobbers Honda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Honda has his takedown stuffed
and Nabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nabi sizes up Honda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nabi throws a shot to the body.
Nabi cracks Honda with a good jab.
We've been told by Honda's head coaches at JAG Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nabi lands with a hook. Honda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Nabi tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabi feints a jab promting Honda to slip. Nabi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Honda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Honda is rocked!#TD#
Honda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nabi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Honda is in Nabi's guard.
Honda stays in close to Nabi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nabi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard. #REVB#
Nabi postures up in Honda's guard and throws a big left but Honda blocks it. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Honda is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nabi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Nabi trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Honda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nabi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Honda, into his guard. #REVB#
Honda wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Nabi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nabi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nabi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Nabi 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#
Nabi stuns Honda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nabi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nabi shoots for a takedown but Honda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nabi throws a good cross that connects.
Nabi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Honda as he jumps to the side.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honda.
Honda fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nabi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Nabi lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda needs to keep his hands up - Nabi had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Honda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Honda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nabi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Honda manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Nabi tries to lock up and control but Honda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Honda is working for a guillotine from mount but Nabi frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Honda is working for a guillotine from mount but Nabi frees his head quite easily.
Honda wants to control the pace but Nabi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Honda is working for a guillotine from mount but Nabi frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
Nabi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Honda is adopting a defensive guard.
Honda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nabi landing with the ground and pound.
Nabi preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nabi stands and throws Honda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honda is trying to control Nabi's posture but Nabi avoids it. #SUB2#
Nabi swings around for an armbar but Honda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nabi's guard.
Nabi keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Nabi wants to stand but Honda is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda looking to sit in guard and control but Nabi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Nabi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nabi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nabi.
Honda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nabi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nabi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nabi.
Nabi lands the left hand.
Nabi falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Honda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nabi won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nabi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Honda has an Americana. Nabi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Honda is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Honda hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kazunori Honda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Velasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Honda defends well and Velasquez ends up having to push Honda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez wants to clinch#TD2#
and Honda counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Honda in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Velasquez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazunori Honda!
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