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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazehaya fails to land the takedown.
Addams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazehaya looks for a takedown but Addams sprawls well.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kazehaya just manages to avoid it.
Kazehaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Kazehaya.
Addams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Kazehaya.
Addams throws a counter high kick but Kazehaya was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Addams.
Kazehaya 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.
Kazehaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Kazehaya 's knee.
Kazehaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.#T1#
Kazehaya tries for a takedown but Addams circles away easily#CL#
and Addams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Addams.
Kazehaya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Takeru Kazehaya has been cut.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazehaya's face.
Kazehaya looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Kazehaya fails to land.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands an elbow just above Kazehaya 's eye.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Addams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazehaya throws a right hand that misses
and Addams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Kazehaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Kazehaya blocks it.
Kazehaya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Addams.
Kazehaya throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kazehaya misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Addams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazehaya.#CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addams working Kazehaya over with knees to the body.
Kazehaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazehaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Addams working the clinch nicely. Kazehaya is working for position but Addams cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kazehaya crumples up against the cage and Addams lands two more shots before the ref can save Kazehaya! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Lurch Addams!
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts is looking to clinch.
Kazehaya throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts slips under a jab.
Kazehaya throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazehaya.
Motts defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Motts defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Motts slips a straight right by Kazehaya.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazehaya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motts on the side of the head.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazehaya moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Kazehaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazehaya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Motts as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Kazehaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Motts is fending him off so far but Kazehaya persists. Nope, Motts circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazehaya or perhaps it was just good defense by Motts, which made it look bad.
Motts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milton Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Kazehaya.#T1#
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazehaya slips under a jab from Motts.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazehaya throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Kazehaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kazehaya misses with a looping right.
Kazehaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milton Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazehaya throws a series of punches but Motts avoids them all with ease.
Motts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Kazehaya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kazehaya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kazehaya maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Motts could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kazehaya has cracked it and Motts is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kazehaya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!
A relieved looking Takeru Kazehaya 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:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Tor Silachai throws out a loose jab but Kazehaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazehaya throws a hook but Tor Silachai blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Tor Silachai. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Kazehaya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tor Silachai!
Kazehaya 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.
Tor Silachai tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kazehaya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kazehaya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tor Silachai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tor Silachai is trying to get back to half guard.
Tor Silachai is not content to let Kazehaya control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kazehaya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tor Silachai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazehaya on the ground.#SUB2#
Kazehaya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tor Silachai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazehaya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tor Silachai is working hard here to advance position.
Tor Silachai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazehaya wants to control but Tor Silachai is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kazehaya is staying tight to Tor Silachai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tor Silachai wants to control but Kazehaya postures up.#SUB2#
Kazehaya has hold of Tor Silachai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tor Silachai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kazehaya cranks the arm and Tor Silachai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tor Silachai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takeru Kazehaya!
A victorious Takeru Kazehaya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tongchai Tor Silachai had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Tor Silachai throws out a loose jab but Kazehaya uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kazehaya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kazehaya drops back looking for a leg! Tor Silachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tor Silachai manages to kick Kazehaya off! Kazehaya jumps back into Tor Silachai's guard.
Tor Silachai looking for a sweep. Not yet Tor Silachai, not yet.
Tor Silachai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazehaya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kazehaya trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kazehaya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tor Silachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazehaya.
Kazehaya trying to pass the guard but Tor Silachai defending well. #T1#
Tor Silachai is looking for a sweep. Kazehaya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kazehaya is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tor Silachai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!
Takeru Kazehaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tongchai Tor Silachai stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazehaya stuffs the takedown attempt from Vluehorn. Vluehorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazehaya attempts a counter takedown but Vluehorn avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kazehaya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vluehorn to the ground. Kazehaya is now in Vluehorn's guard.
Kazehaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kazehaya 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.
Vluehorn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazehaya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazehaya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kazehaya trying to control but Vluehorn is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kazehaya stays in close to Vluehorn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazehaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazehaya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kazehaya looks to land a right hand but Vluehorn moved out of range.
Vluehorn wants to clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazehaya moves out of range as Vluehorn throws a body kick.
Vluehorn throws a wild body kick that Kazehaya sees coming a mile off.
Vluehorn defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Vluehorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazehaya misses with a hook. Vluehorn ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Kazehaya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kazehaya seems to be working for a kimura but Vluehorn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kazehaya 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. Vluehorn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kazehaya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!
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Event:
SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kazehaya.
Hale slips under a jab from Kazehaya.
Hale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hale defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Kazehaya catches Hale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazehaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kazehaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Kazehaya misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Kazehaya dives in and scores a takedown into Hale's guard.#SUB2#
Hale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazehaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kazehaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazehaya has managed to get both his arms back between Hale's legs - danger averted.
Kazehaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Hale working for a triangle but Kazehaya defends it easily.
Kazehaya tries to free his leg and advance position but Hale is retaining full guard.
Kazehaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazehaya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kazehaya uses it to pass to side control.
Kazehaya is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale tries to bench press Kazehaya off him but Kazehaya keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazehaya trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kazehaya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hale has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Kazehaya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hale has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazehaya but great work by Hale.#SUB2#
Hale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kazehaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kazehaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hale has hold of Kazehaya's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kazehaya seems comfortable defending it but Hale has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kazehaya is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kazehaya is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hale couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Our winner, Keiki Hale, 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:
SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Adams gets a double leg takedown into Kazehaya's guard.
Kazehaya has control of Adams's left arm, preventing Adams from doing any damage.
Kazehaya trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kazehaya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adams doesn't defend quickly enough and Kazehaya has managed to lock this one up! Can Adams escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kazehaya on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeru Kazehaya!
In defeat, George Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry my peeps'.
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