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Event:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa drops his hands momentarily and Bonifacio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muramasa misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Muramasa swings widly with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muramasa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muramasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muramasa fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Muramasa misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muramasa.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muramasa throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muramasa missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muramasa has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Muramasa throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Muramasa working aggressively here.
Muramasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muramasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio presses Muramasa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio. #T2#
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
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!
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muramasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Muramasa throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Muramasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muramasa misses with some punches.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Muramasa working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Muramasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Muramasa manages to pull guard.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa working for a triangle but Bonifacio defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a guillotine here but Bonifacio defends easily.
#T4#
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonifacio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muramasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonifacio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio keeps control of Muramasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Muramasa misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muramasas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio presses Muramasa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muramasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muramasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Muramasa tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio is leaning against Muramasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muramasa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Muramasa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonifacio cracks Muramasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bonifacio takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bonifacio pushes Muramasa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio prevents Muramasa from breaking the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa. #TD2#
Muramasa pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muramasa keeping full guard, as Bonifacio tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muramasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muramasa trying to keep a closed guard but Bonifacio is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bonifacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.#SUB2#
Muramasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonifacio is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a guillotine here but Bonifacio defends easily.
Muramasa working a defensive guard but Bonifacio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bonifacio tries to move to mount but Muramasa blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muramasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muramasa misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muramasa's hands.
Muramasa takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Bonifacio misses. #CL#
Bonifacio instigates a clinch.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muramasa can do to turn this around?
Muramasa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Muramasa's head.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio keeps control of Muramasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards. #T1#
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muramasa or not.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Muramasa wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muramasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muramasa tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyazawa Muramasa.#TD2#
Muramasa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Muramasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonifacio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonifacio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonifacio postures up.
#T2#
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muramasa is keeping the position for now.
Bonifacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.
Bonifacio content to stall in guard here.
Bonifacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muramasa on the ground.#SUB2#
Muramasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyazawa Muramasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Muramasa is trying to keep Bonifacio in close.
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muramasa is keeping the position for now.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonifacio tries to free his leg and advance position but Muramasa is retaining full guard.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muramasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonifacio controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Muramasa misses.
Bonifacio cracks Muramasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muramasa throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Muramasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bonifacio pushes Muramasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio has Muramasa pressed against the cage, preventing Muramasa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muramasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Andres Bonifacio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Delisle dives in and scores a takedown into Muramasa's guard.#SUB2#
Muramasa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Delisle has his hands clasped together but Muramasa extends and breaks Delisle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Muramasa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miyazawa Muramasa!
Our winner, Miyazawa Muramasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Muramasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larionovich.
A swing and a miss from Larionovich.
Muramasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larionovich is fending him off so far but Muramasa persists. Nope, Larionovich circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Larionovich misses its intended target.
Larionovich looks to land a left hand but Muramasa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Muramasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muramasa throws a hook but Larionovich avoids it easily.
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Larionovich. No joy for Muramasa on that attempt. #TD#
Muramasa gets caught flat footed, as Larionovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Muramasa working for a triangle but Larionovich defends it easily.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Muramasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larionovich defends it easily.
Muramasa keeping moving, preventing Larionovich from controlling successfully.
Muramasa has his hands on Larionovich's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Muramasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muramasa manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Muramasa's guard.
Muramasa is trying to keep Larionovich in close.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larionovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muramasa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larionovich defends well.
Muramasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larionovich manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Larionovich has his foot on Muramasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muramasa works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Larionovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Muramasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muramasa wants to pass to mount but Larionovich is defending the position.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larionovich has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Muramasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobrov Larionovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Larionovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larionovich shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Larionovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muramasa's half guard.#SUB#
Larionovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Muramasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Muramasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa has a hand on Larionovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Larionovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1##SUB#
Larionovich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muramasa turns into him and now he's in Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Muramasa advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura but Larionovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muramasa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a submission but Larionovich manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Larionovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larionovich trying to control the position.
Muramasa passes into half guard.
Bobrov Larionovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muramasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larionovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Larionovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Muramasa.
#SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larionovich trying to control but Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up.
#SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyazawa Muramasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Larionovich throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a shoot takedown. Larionovich fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa drops back looking for a leg! Larionovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larionovich manages to kick Muramasa off! Muramasa jumps back into Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Larionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larionovich trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Muramasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larionovich trying to keep a closed guard but Muramasa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Larionovich working for a triangle but Muramasa defends it easily.
#T1#
Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larionovich moves away from the strike by Muramasa.
Muramasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larionovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Muramasa misses the target. #TD#
Larionovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muramasa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Muramasa tries to buck Larionovich off but Larionovich is having none of it.#SUB#
Larionovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muramasa, who protects the arm well.
Muramasa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Larionovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muramasa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larionovich but great work by Muramasa.
Larionovich tries to buck Muramasa off but Muramasa is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Muramasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larionovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larionovich is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Muramasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Muramasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larionovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muramasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazawa Muramasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muramasa 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Miyazawa Muramasa wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Miyazawa Muramasa 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:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Heffernann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muramasa tries to avoid it but Heffernann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muramasa to the ground. Muramasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Heffernann with that takedown attempt.
Muramasa misses with a left hand
and Heffernann counters with a one-two to the body.
Heffernann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muramasa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roryy Heffernann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heffernann throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Muramasa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heffernann is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Muramasa yanks on the arm and Heffernann is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Muramasa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyazawa Muramasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Muramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Muramasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie Jr misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Jr didn't expect that.
Muramasa wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa forces his way into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to get to full guard but Muramasa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muramasa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Muramasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyazawa Muramasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Sourian gets the takedown into side control.
Sourian working away.
Sourian grinds an elbow into Muramasa's temple.
Muramasa dodges the ground and pound from Sourian.
Sourian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sourian cracks Muramasa with a big right hand but Muramasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sourian cracks Muramasa with a big right hand but Muramasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Muramasa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muramasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muramasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Muramasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Sourian scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Muramasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sourian throws an elbow that misses. Muramasa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sourian's guard. Nice move by Muramasa!#REVB##T1#
Sourian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sourian pulls Muramasa in close to prevent any damage.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Muramasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sourian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Muramasa is tightening it up a little... Sourian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sourian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sourian taps out! Nice BJJ there by Muramasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miyazawa Muramasa!
Miyazawa Muramasa 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:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Chausson throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Muramasa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa wants to control from the top but Chausson keeps moving. #SUB#
Muramasa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Muramasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chausson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chausson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chausson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muramasa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muramasa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chausson keeping moving, preventing Muramasa from controlling successfully.
Chausson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muramasa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muramasa is really struggling to control Chausson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Chausson misses.
Chausson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muramasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chausson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Chausson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muramasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Muramasa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muramasa is pressing down on Chausson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chausson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Muramasa is working for a kimura but Chausson is defending it quite comfortably.
Muramasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chausson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chausson trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chausson wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy.
Muramasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chausson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chausson is looking to improve his position.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy. #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.#SUB#
Muramasa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chausson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muramasa has cracked it and Chausson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muramasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Muramasa shoots for a takedown but Larionovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Muramasa as Larionovich shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Larionovich.
Muramasa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larionovich defends it nicely.
Larionovich misses with a straight left. #TD#
Muramasa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Larionovich manages to get to full guard.
Muramasa wants to pass the guard but Larionovich is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Larionovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muramasa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Larionovich is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Muramasa rolls with it to try and escape but Larionovich cranks on the arm and Muramasa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobrov Larionovich!
In his post fight interview, Bobrov Larionovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Muramasa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rasgado's half guard.
Muramasa trying to control from half guard but Rasgado is working away. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasgado defends it well. #SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muramasa moves into full mount! Rasgado won't be happy about that!
Rasgado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rasgado tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasgado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rasgado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muramasa. #T1#
Rasgado tries to hold on but Muramasa pushes him away. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rasgado has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rasgado wants to control but Muramasa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Muramasa wants to finish this one by submission but Rasgado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rasgado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Muramasa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rasgado manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Muramasa working away.#T2#
Rasgado holds on to Muramasa's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Muramasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasgado, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rasgado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rasgado prevents Muramasa from improving position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Muramasa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Muramasa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Muramasa trying to control the action but Rasgado is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Muramasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasgado is defending well.
Muramasa wants to control but Rasgado is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Muramasa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasgado, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Muramasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Rasgado is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Muramasa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rasgado is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Muramasa yanks on the arm and Rasgado is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Muramasa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
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