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Event:
CACC 142: Ribbler vs Gatsby
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Suzuki gets caught napping as Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown. Suzuki manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Suzuki
Suzuki controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuraba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sakuraba pushing down on Suzuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki manages to get to full guard.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suzuki's guard. #T1#
Sakuraba not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakuraba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suzuki tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Sakuraba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Sakuraba.
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sakuraba is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Sakuraba prevents Suzuki from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Suzuki is working away.
Sakuraba is really struggling to control Suzuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suzuki for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suzuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Suzuki is looking to sweep but instead, Sakuraba has passed into half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Suzuki is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suzuki avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Suzuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Suzuki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suzuki is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Suzuki wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakuraba continues to stall.#T9#
Suzuki wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
More hug and hope from Sakuraba.#T10#
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Suzuki wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Suzuki is working from the bottom. #T11#
Suzuki is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suzuki is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suzuki wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Suzuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Suzuki is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Suzuki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Sakuraba not doing much here.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Suzuki is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Suzuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ishiihara Sakuraba decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wu Fei Chung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fei Chung gets a double leg takedown into Suzuki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fei Chung (2) vs (0) Suzuki
Suzuki can't keep his opponent in guard - Fei Chung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fei Chung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Suzuki! Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (5) vs (0) Suzuki
Suzuki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suzuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Suzuki has his foot on Fei Chung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fei Chung works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung pushes down on Suzuki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fei Chung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fei Chung trying to mount his opponent but Suzuki defends it. #SUB#
Fei Chung is working for a kimura but Suzuki is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Suzuki tries to roll over but Fei Chung keeps him under control.
Suzuki wants to get back to full guard but Fei Chung has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (8) vs (0) Suzuki
Fei Chung prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Fei Chung tries to control but Suzuki wriggling away.
Fei Chung with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Suzuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fei Chung controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Suzuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Fei Chung has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Fei Chung has hold of Suzuki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suzuki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Suzuki stops Fei Chung from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suzuki is trying to reverse the position but instead Fei Chung has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fei Chung (11) vs (0) Suzuki
I really don't envy Suzuki right now.
Suzuki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fei Chung off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Suzuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fei Chung is working for a rear naked choke. Suzuki is not defending it well and Fei Chung has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Suzuki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Suzuki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wu Fei Chung!
A victorious Wu Fei Chung 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:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suzuki to the mat! Suzuki manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Suzuki
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suzuki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suzuki can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suzuki! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Suzuki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suzuki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suzuki shrugs it off.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Suzuki is squirming around nicely.
Suzuki tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Suzuki prevents Cruz from taking his back.#SUB#
Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suzuki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suzuki stops Cruz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suzuki has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (8) vs (0) Suzuki
Cruz controlling well, preventing Suzuki from escaping the position.
#T2#
Cruz gets his hands free as Suzuki looks to control.
Cruz has the hooks in. Suzuki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Suzuki is controlling his hands well.
Suzuki breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (2) Suzuki
Suzuki being controlled here momentarily.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suzuki preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cruz looking for a triangle here. Suzuki is fighting it but it looks tight! Cruz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Suzuki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darian Cruz!
Our winner, Darian Cruz, 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:
UnderGround FC 132
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Suzuki.
We've been told by Chewy's head coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chewy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.
Chewy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Chewy, which made it look bad.
Chewy lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Chewy as Suzuki shoots in.
Jo Chewy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chewy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Chewy counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Chewy connects with a body shot.
Chewy throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Chewy scores with a jab. Suzuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Suzuki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chewy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chewy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chewy pulls Suzuki in to control the position.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Chewy is keeping the position.
Chewy looking for a sweep. Not yet Chewy, not yet. #T2#
Chewy is trying to keep Suzuki in close.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chewy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chewy looking for a sweep. Not yet Chewy, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chewy misses with a wild body shot.
Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Chewy slips the punch.
Suzuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Chewy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chewy wants it to stay on the feet.
Chewy is looking to counter punch.
Chewy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chewy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chewy lands a nice looking body shot.
Chewy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suzuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chewy defends well and Suzuki ends up having to push Chewy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jo Chewy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chewy as he jumps to the side.
Chewy connects with a body shot.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Chewy tries to sprawl out of it but Suzuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chewy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chewy checks a low kick from Suzuki.
Chewy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chewy is looking to wear down Suzuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chewy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chewy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Chewy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Chewy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chewy misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Chewy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chewy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chewy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chewy slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chewy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chewy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.#TD2#
Suzuki drives through with a takedown into Chewy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chewy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suzuki's guard. #REVR#
Chewy postures up.
Chewy controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewy wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chewy's guard. #REVB##T1#
Chewy keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Chewy trying to keep a closed guard but Suzuki is proving a slippery customer.
Chewy pulls Suzuki in to control the position.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chewy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki pushing down on Chewy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chewy is looking to control Suzuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chewy avoid being mounted?
Suzuki trying to mount his opponent but Chewy defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chewy is staying active underneath Suzuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chewy is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Chewy is a slippery customer.
Chewy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Suzuki decides to stand up.
Suzuki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Chewy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chewy swings for the body but Suzuki moves out of range.
Chewy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chewy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chewy lands with a good body shot.
Chewy scores with a one two! Suzuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chewy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suzuki.
Jo Chewy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Chewy throws a body shot but no joy.
Chewy jabs Suzuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chewy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Chewy. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Chewy finds it's way through Suzuki's defenses. #ROC#Suzuki is rocked!
Chewy slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Chewy finish him?
Chewy feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Suzuki crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jo Chewy!
Jo Chewy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Yukinobu coming out on top.#TD2#
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suzuki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suzuki struggling a bit here.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Yukinobu keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Yukinobu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yukinobu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yukinobu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Yukinobu keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki is being controlled here.
Yukinobu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yukinobu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suzuki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suzuki shrugs it off. #T1#
Suzuki can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Yukinobu looking for a guillotine from mount but Suzuki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yukinobu has control of Suzuki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suzuki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yukinobu prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Yukinobu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suzuki regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suzuki.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yukinobu is one step ahead there. #T2#
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Yukinobu preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Yukinobu drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Yukinobu off! Yukinobu jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Yukinobu from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yukinobu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suzuki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yukinobu, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Suzuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yukinobu dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Suzuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yukinobu is aware though and is defending well.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki 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.
Yukinobu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Suzuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Yukinobu.
#SUB2#
Yukinobu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suzuki is just riding it out for now. Yukinobu eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yukinobu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suzuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yukinobu looking to pass the guard.
Yukinobu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Yukinobu tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yukinobu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Suzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yukinobu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yukinobu scores with a shot to the body.
Yukinobu tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yukinobu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Yukinobu tries to sprawl out of it but Suzuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yukinobu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yukinobu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yukinobu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suzuki is trying to defend but Yukinobu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yukinobu wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Yukinobu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Suzuki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yukinobu escapes and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Suzuki is defending well. #SUB2#
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suzuki tries to buck Yukinobu off but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Suzuki is not content to let Yukinobu control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Yukinobu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suzuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Yukinobu is trying to get an arm triangle but Suzuki is defending well. #SUB2#
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki sneaks back into half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Yukinobu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suzuki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yukinobu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yukinobu has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Yukinobu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Yukinobu keeps moving and retains side control.
Suzuki is working hard here to advance position.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yukinobu is looking to take a break and control but Suzuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yukinobu's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Suzuki tries to sprawl but Yukinobu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yukinobu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yukinobu wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is defending well. #SUB2#
Yukinobu seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suzuki defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki gets full guard.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Yukinobu drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Yukinobu off! Yukinobu jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki looking to control.
Yukinobu trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Suzuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yukinobu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suzuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suzuki looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Yukinobu - just one landing.
Yukinobu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yukinobu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yukinobu doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Suzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Yukinobu didn't expect that.
Yukinobu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suzuki manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Suzuki wants to pass to mount but Yukinobu is defending the position.
Suzuki wants to control but Yukinobu is keeping him busy.
Yukinobu trying to hold on to Suzuki's head to control him but Suzuki postures up.
Yukinobu is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard. #T3#
Yukinobu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suzuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suzuki's back!#SUB2#
Yukinobu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Yukinobu has got his arm under Suzuki's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Suzuki has spun round into Yukinobu's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yukinobu is keeping the position for now.
Yukinobu looking to control.
Yukinobu wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Yukinobu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Yukinobu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yukinobu is trying to hold Suzuki in close to prevent damage but Suzuki has managed to pass into half guard.
Yukinobu is not content to let Suzuki control the position.#SUB2#
Yukinobu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ichiro Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Yukinobu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yukinobu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yukinobu has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Well Yukinobu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 118
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Suzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Suzuki control the position. #SU2#
Suzuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.#T1#
Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Suzuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suzuki's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suzuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suzuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Suzuki moved out of range.
Suzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Donk. Jackson catches Suzuki right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Suzuki throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suzuki throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Suzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson sizes up Suzuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Jackson.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suzuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Suzuki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson tries to bum rush Suzuki with a series of wild strikes but Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suzuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Suzuki misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.#T1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Curtis Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
And Suzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Suzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Suzuki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #ES#
Jackson kicks Suzuki off and gets to his feet.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suzuki in his tracks.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Suzuki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range.
Jackson stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Suzuki backing up. Suzuki nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Suzuki moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suzuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Jackson thuds a left hand into Suzuki's body.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Suzuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Jackson.
Suzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Curtis Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suzuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Suzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.#T3#
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Suzuki back into the cage.
Suzuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Suzuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands the left hand.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Suzuki crashing down! Suzuki tries to stagger back to his feet but Jackson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Suzuki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson!
After winning the bout, Curtis Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Suzuki fails with the takedown.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Duterte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duterte is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Suzuki advances position into side control!
Duterte tries to escape but Suzuki is in control. #SUB#
Suzuki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duterte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suzuki wants to take a breather but Duterte manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suzuki.
Duterte is looking to stand up but Suzuki isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Suzuki trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom.
Duterte wants to get back to his feet but Suzuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suzuki passes Duterte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duterte pushes Suzuki off looking to stand but Suzuki dives back in and keeps control.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Duterte is defending well. #SU#
Suzuki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duterte. Suzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duterte scores with a body shot.
Duterte lands with an uppercut that bounces Suzuki off the cage and back into range.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duterte sprawls well. Duterte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Duterte sprawls well. He's pushed Suzuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duterte misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Suzuki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Suzuki stops Duterte from standing up.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duterte is keeping the position for now.
Duterte wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki passes Duterte's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suzuki wants to pass to mount but Duterte is defending the position.
Duterte is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki is looking to stall here but Duterte recovers full guard.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duterte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ichiro Suzuki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duterte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duterte swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duterte as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Duterte. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki shoots in for a double leg but Duterte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duterte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duterte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Suzuki is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Duterte misses with a wild combination.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Duterte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suzuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suzuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duterte punishes Suzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Duterte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Duterte.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duterte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suzuki thinking. #T2#
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Duterte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duterte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duterte throws a shot to the body.
Duterte cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Duterte lands a nice looking body shot.
Duterte lands a right hook to the body.
Gene Steve Duterte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duterte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duterte works Suzuki's body with a nice hook.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick
letting Duterte counter with a right hand.
Duterte stuns Suzuki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Duterte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duterte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suzuki rather than just go for the knockout.
Suzuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Duterte counter with a right hand.
Duterte connects with a looping right hand.
Duterte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duterte connects with a body shot.
Duterte punishes Suzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Duterte lands a right hook to the body.
Duterte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Duterte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duterte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suzuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duterte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duterte digs a good hook to Suzuki's body.
Duterte scores with a jab to the body.
Duterte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body punch from Duterte.
Suzuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duterte clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Steve Duterte 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#
Duterte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duterte scores with a three punch combo!
Suzuki misses with a takedown
and Duterte counters with a left to the body.
Duterte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duterte scores with a body shot.
Suzuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Suzuki is rocked!
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duterte counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Suzuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duterte ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Suzuki's jaw. Suzuki's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Duterte does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gene Steve Duterte!
Gene Steve Duterte managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 68
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krawlee lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Suzuki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
Krawlee stands and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Krawlee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krawlee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suzuki can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Suzuki is looking to reverse the position.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suzuki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suzuki tries to escape but Krawlee is in control.
Suzuki tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position. #SUB2#
Krawlee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suzuki can't do much from the bottom here.
Suzuki tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suzuki tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position. #SUB2#
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suzuki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Suzuki.
Krawlee tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krawlee is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Krawlee regains half guard.#SUB#
Suzuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krawlee defends it well.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krawlee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Krawlee wants to sweep but Suzuki has passed to side control!
Suzuki wants to take a breather but Krawlee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suzuki. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krawlee is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Suzuki won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Suzuki forces his way into half guard.
Krawlee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krawlee wants to control but Suzuki is keeping busy.
#SU#
Suzuki decides to stand and escape the position.
Suzuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
Krawlee connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kreepee Krawlee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Suzuki slips under a jab.
Krawlee throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krawlee lands a jab to Suzuki's midsection.
Suzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krawlee lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki feinted with a counter takedown.
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suzuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Krawlee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Krawlee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suzuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Suzuki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Suzuki takes a swing at Krawlee's ribcage but misses.
Krawlee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Krawlee stuffs the takedown.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krawlee as he avoids it easily.
Krawlee misses with a body shot.
Krawlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suzuki. Suzuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Krawlee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Krawlee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krawlee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki tries to counter with a takedown but Krawlee is quick to defend against it.
Kreepee Krawlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki shoots in and drives through. Krawlee sprawls well.
Krawlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to move into range but Krawlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Krawlee cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suzuki.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krawlee lands a nice shot to the body.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krawlee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suzuki shoots for a takedown but Krawlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krawlee! But no joy.
Krawlee jabs Suzuki right on the nose. Suzuki blinks but takes it well.
Suzuki misses with a takedown
enabling Krawlee to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreepee Krawlee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Suzuki tries to move into range but Krawlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Suzuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krawlee to the mat! Krawlee manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for a triangle but Suzuki pushes his legs off easily.
Krawlee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Krawlee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Ichiro Suzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Krawlee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Suzuki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Krawlee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Suzuki pulls down on the head and he's put Krawlee to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ichiro Suzuki!
After winning the bout, Ichiro Suzuki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RapidFC 64
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alzate throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Suzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Alzate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suzuki pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Suzuki is looking for a kimura but Alzate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suzuki to get the leverage.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Alzate defends it.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Alzate is a slippery customer.
Alzate controlling the position well. #SUB#
Alzate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suzuki pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Alzate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alzate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Suzuki looking to sit in guard and control but Alzate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alzate preventing the sweep.
Suzuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alzate wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Suzuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alzate is aware though and is defending well.
Alzate trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Alzate stands and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alzate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suzuki keeps working. #T2#
Suzuki tries to improve position but can't.
Suzuki prevents Alzate from improving position.
Suzuki sneaks back into half guard.
Alzate trying to control from half guard but Suzuki is working away.
Suzuki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Alzate seems to be looking for submissions.
Alzate content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Alzate trying to pass the guard but Suzuki defending well.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Alzate keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alzate trying to work for an americana but Suzuki has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Suzuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alzate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alzate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alzate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suzuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alzate has managed to get both his arms back between Suzuki's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alzate trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki 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.
Alzate feints and then cracks Suzuki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suzuki down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzate.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Suzuki moved away.
Alzate keeps Suzuki at a distance using the push kick.
Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzate can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
Suzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzate.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Suzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alzate avoids it really well and circles away.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suzuki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alzate - the referee stops the clock and Suzuki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alzate. Suzuki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate misses with a body kick.
And Suzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Alzate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suzuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Alzate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Alzate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
Alzate throws a big counter combination but Suzuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alzate scores with a head kick.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alzate throws a push kick but Suzuki slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Alzate.
Suzuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alzate avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Alzate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suzuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzate scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Alzate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alzate's corner calls for a 1-2. Alzate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alzate connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Ichiro Suzuki has been cut.
Suzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alzate avoids it really well and circles away.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate throws a front kick that sends Suzuki stumbling back into the cage.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Suzuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Suzuki tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Alzate. #T3#
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alzate.
Alzate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Suzuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Suzuki tries to avoid it.
Suzuki looks for a takedown but Alzate sprawls well.#KD#
Alzate lands a left and a right that send Suzuki crashing to the mat, dazed. Alzate thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzate finish him?
Suzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzate lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suzuki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzate. That one must have hurt.
Suzuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
Alzate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suzuki shoots in and drives through. Alzate sprawls well.
Alzate throws a quick head kick that knocks Suzuki silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Alzate is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Chin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Chin.
Suzuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suzuki shoots in for a double leg but Chin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Chin moves into the clinch.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chin lands an uppercut.
Chin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chin landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chin pushes Suzuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suzuki looks winded!
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ichiro Suzuki has been cut.
Chin blocking some punches.
Chin pushes Suzuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chin with a knee to the head.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!#T1#
A knee to the head by Chin.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Chin finish him?
Chin lands a big knee to the head and Suzuki goes down! Chin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Chin!
In his post fight interview, Uriah Chin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RapidFC 56
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jun won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Jun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jun works over Suzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jun works over Suzuki with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jun defends it easily.
Jun cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.
Jun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jun chips away with some ground and pound.
Jun distracts Suzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suzuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suzuki is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jun is one step ahead there.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Jun tries to pass. #T1#
Suzuki is trying to control the position but Jun postures up.
Jun distracts Suzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jun scoring with some ground and pound.
Suzuki 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.
Jun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jun landing some decent shots from guard.
Jun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jun landing some decent shots from guard.
Jun preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Suzuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Jun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jun won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Jun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jun distracts Suzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suzuki looking to control.
Jun wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suzuki's head.
Jun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!
Jun pushing down on Suzuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Suzuki is still in real trouble! Can Jun finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Suzuki trying to control here.
Jun scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Jun is working for a submission of some sort.
Suzuki seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Suzuki looking for subs from the bottom but Jun mounts him!
Jun with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jun lands a couple of good shots and Suzuki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jun is landing big shots and Suzuki is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Jun!
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Event:
RapidFC 52
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamogawa punishes Suzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Suzuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamogawa.
Suzuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamogawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa stuns Suzuki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Kamogawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suzuki.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Kamogawa shows good takedown defense.
Kamogawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Kamogawa's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamogawa cracks Suzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kamogawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamogawa.
A jab from Kamogawa finds it's way through Suzuki's defenses.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Suzuki manages to avoid it.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzuki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamogawa as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Suzuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamogawa is trying to defend but Suzuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kamogawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kamogawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Suzuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamogawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Suzuki.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
Kamogawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamogawa tries to get out of the position.
Kamogawa is staying active underneath Suzuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Kamogawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Suzuki wants to get up but he can't break Kamogawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa 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.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki preventing the sweep.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamogawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suzuki wanted to stand there but Kamogawa had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suzuki pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Suzuki seems content to control.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamogawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Suzuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamogawa is just riding it out for now. Suzuki eventually gives up the hold.
Suzuki prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Suzuki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suzuki is looking to work his way around to Kamogawa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Suzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kamogawa!
Suzuki controlling the position from side mount.
Kamogawa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kamogawa is looking to reverse the position.
Suzuki trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suzuki tries for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well. #SUB2#
Suzuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamogawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ichiro Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suzuki trying to control the position but Kamogawa is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kamogawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamogawa holds on to Suzuki's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kamogawa manages to get back to half guard.
Kamogawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamogawa looking to control but Suzuki passes into half guard.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Suzuki.
#T2#
Kamogawa moves into full guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa has his hands on Suzuki's head, controlling the position.
Suzuki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamogawa, not yet.
Suzuki controlling from the top position.
Suzuki wants to stand but Kamogawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Kamogawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamogawa wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suzuki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Kamogawa drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
Suzuki goes for a takedown attempt but Kamogawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamogawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genji Kamogawa is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD2#
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Suzuki wants to stand up but Kamogawa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamogawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Kamogawa defends it.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Suzuki is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.
Suzuki is pressing down on Kamogawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamogawa is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Suzuki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kamogawa clinches up with Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suzukis head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Suzuki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa gets through Suzuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzuki.#BC#
Kamogawa breaks the clinch.
Kamogawa jabs Suzuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamogawa cracks Suzuki with a good jab.#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!
Suzuki drops his hands momentarily. Kamogawa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Suzuki staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Suzuki doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
We've been told by Kidd's head coaches at Ass Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kidd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suzuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kidd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suzuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd connects with a jab.
Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him.
Suzuki misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Kidd.#T1#
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kidd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suzuki shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a nice body kick.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Kidd counters with a good low kick that Suzuki was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kidd!
Kidd scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kidd - that will leave a mark!
Kidd lands a nice looking body shot.
Kidd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suzuki's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Kidd as Suzuki shoots in.
Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suzuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kidd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kidd.#T3#
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suzuki's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Suzuki down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suzuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidd's waist but Kidd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suzuki off to one side.
Suzuki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kidd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suzuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kidd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kidd.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kidd.
Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suzuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Kidd sprawls well. He's pushed Suzuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kidd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kidd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidd is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Kidd circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suzuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kidd counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kidd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suzuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to avoid it but Suzuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kidd to the ground. Kidd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kidd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Suzuki avoids it.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Suzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kidd kicks Suzuki off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kidd.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Suzuki needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Kidd lands with a straight right. Suzuki didn't see that one coming.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Kidd catches Suzuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzuki.
Suzuki dives in and grabs Kidd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kidd pushes down on Suzuki's head and hops out.
Kidd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kidd as Suzuki shoots in.
Kidd tried to counter with a leg kick but Suzuki avoided it.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Kidd counters with a low kick, right behind Suzuki 's knee.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.#T2#
Suzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suzuki misses with a double jab.
Kidd tried to counter with a leg kick but Suzuki avoided it.
Suzuki misses with a body shot
and Kidd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Suzuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Suzuki tries to avoid it.
Suzuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suzuki shoots in and drives through. Kidd sprawls well.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Kidd lands with an uppercut that bounces Suzuki off the cage and back into range.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Jab by Kidd.#T3#
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Suzuki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Suzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kidd thumps Suzuki with a low kick.
Kidd keeps Suzuki at a distance using the push kick.
Suzuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Suzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd connects with a jab.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Kidd throws a front kick that sends Suzuki stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
Kidd scoring well with a low kick there.
Suzuki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd 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#
Suzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
Kidd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kidd.
Suzuki misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suzuki thinking.
Kidd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Suzuki looking to score a takedown here. Kidd is defending well but Suzuki drives through and ends up in Kidd's guard.#ES#
Kidd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Suzuki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suzuki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Suzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suzuki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kidd. That one must have hurt.
Kidd lands a nice looking body kick.
Suzuki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Suzuki's belly button to the back.#T2#
Kidd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd cracks Suzuki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Suzuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Kidd.
Kidd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suzuki will feel that in the morning.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kidd lands a front kick.
Kidd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd cracks Suzuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kidd clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
Crunch! Kidd slams his shin into Suzuki's torso.
Crunch! Kidd slams his shin into Suzuki's torso.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kidd scores with a nice body kick.
Kidd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
Ichiro Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suzuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kidd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
Our winner, Killer Kidd, 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nasib sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Nasib circles away easily
and Nasib counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
Suzuki is looking to advance position but Nasib has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Suzuki tries to hold on but Nasib pushes him away.
Suzuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Suzuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suzuki is still trying to improve position.
Nasib controlling the pace for now.
Suzuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Nasib has a good base and remains in mount.
Nasib looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suzuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Nasib is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Nasib keeps him under control.
Nasib really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suzuki wants to sweep but Nasib has passed to side control!
Suzuki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Suzuki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Suzuki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nasib's thigh. Nasib counters though and makes it back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nasib is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Suzuki looking to control.
Nasib content to stall in guard here.
Nasib postures up.
#T4#
Nasib slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suzuki wants to sweep here but Nasib controlling him for the moment.
Nasib is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Suzuki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nasib has picked Suzuki up and slammed him! Suzuki can't keep hold of the triangle and Nasib manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamid Nasib dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Suzuki misses
and Nasib counters with a straight right hand.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Nasib counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suzuki thinking.
Suzuki shoots and misses
and Nasib counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suzuki misses with a body kick.
Suzuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nasib cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nasib connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamid Nasib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Nasib swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Nasib both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasib manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nasib throws a shot to the body.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki throws a looping overhand right but Nasib ducks down to avoid it.
Tamid Nasib is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasib with a jab.#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ichiro Suzuki has been cut.
Nasib drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Suzuki right on the button. Suzuki goes down! Nasib follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nasib gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamid Nasib!
During a confident post fight interview, Tamid Nasib thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 23
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Hasani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hasani feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasani avoids the head kick by Suzuki.
A jab from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hasani's waist but Hasani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suzuki off to one side.
Hasani shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Hasani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suzuki keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasani throwing shots but Suzuki is blocking nicely.
Suzuki is trying to control but can't.
Hasani looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hasani trying to control the action but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Suzuki wants to get back to full guard but Hasani has passed into side control.
Suzuki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hasani off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Suzuki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hasani is defending well though. Suzuki let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Suzuki is looking for the choke from the back position but Hasani is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Hasani preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Suzuki.
Hasani tries to roll but Suzuki sticks to his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Suzuki has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hasani is in real trouble here. Suzuki gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hasani is tapping out! Suzuki wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ichiro Suzuki!
A relieved looking Ichiro Suzuki 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:
Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hasani lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Suzuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Hasani shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suzuki advances position into side control!#SUB#
Suzuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suzuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suzuki wants to control but Hasani is keeping him busy.
Suzuki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Suzuki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hasani has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Suzuki but great work by Hasani.
Suzuki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hasani asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suzuki is trying to control Hasani's posture but Hasani avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Suzuki looking for a sweep but Hasani has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hasani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hasani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Suzuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suzuki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Suzuki advances position into side control!#SU#
Suzuki decides to stand back up.
Hasani connects with a body shot that sends Suzuki's belly button to the back.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Suzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasani lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Hasani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Suzuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hasani is trying to defend but Suzuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Suzuki decides to stand up.
Suzuki goes for a double leg but Hasani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hasani continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Hasani.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Hasani circles away easily#TD2#
and Hasani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suzuki won't be happy with that.
Suzuki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Suzuki is working to get back to half guard.
Hasani content just to control the position here. #T3#
Hasani prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Hasani looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hasani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suzuki is looking to escape.
Hasani controlling from mount.
Suzuki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasani controlling the position easily from mount.
Suzuki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suzuki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suzuki taking some punishment here, with Hasani in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pal Hasani will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Suzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasani slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hasani stuns Suzuki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hasani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suzuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hasani tries to avoid it but Suzuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hasani to the ground. Hasani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Hasani tries to counter it with a takedown but Suzuki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hasani stuns Suzuki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasani is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Hasani circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasani feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasani's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hasani duly obliges.
Hasani lands with a nice body punch.
Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hasani is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Hasani circles away and we're back to standing.
Hasani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hasani scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Hasani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hasani scores with a one two! Suzuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hasani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Hasani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Pal Hasani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hasani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hasani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hasani.
Hasani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hasani is working the combinations to good effect here.#TD#
Hasani gets caught flat footed, as Suzuki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hasani is trying to control the position but Suzuki postures up.
Hasani keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hasani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasani is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hasani prevents Suzuki from moving into mount. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Hasani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hasani is looking to regain half guard here but Suzuki keeps moving and retains side control.
Suzuki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hasani's legs.
Suzuki is looking to take a break and control but Hasani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki tries to advance to mount but Hasani denies him.
Hasani is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SU#
Suzuki stands up and beckons Hasani to his feet.
Hasani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hasani as he avoids it easily.
Hasani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzuki backs up against the cage.
Ichiro Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Hasani.
Pal Hasani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasani lands with a nice combination. Suzuki backs away looking to recover.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up with Hasani, looking for a takedown. Suzuki pushes Hasani against the cage but Hasani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Suzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasani is looking to control Suzuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasani avoid being mounted?#T4#
Hasani is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suzuki stalling away here and it's allowed Hasani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hasani is trying to keep Suzuki in close.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasani is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Suzuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hasani looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hasani looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hasani! #REVB#
Hasani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suzuki keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pal Hasani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Suzuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hasani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Hasani throws a series of strikes that have Suzuki backpedaling.
Hasani misses with a series of wild punches.
Suzuki walks into a straight right hand from Hasani.
Suzuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hasani pinned against the cage. Hasani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suzuki darts in looking for a takedown but Hasani gets double underhooks and turns Suzuki into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Suzuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasani moves into full guard.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasani pulls Suzuki in close to his closed guard and prevents Suzuki from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Hasani has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Suzuki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suzuki looking to sit in guard and control but Hasani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hasani trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suzuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hasani wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Hasani prevents Suzuki from getting back to his feet.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasani is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasani is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hasani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hasani lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Suzuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasani circles away.
Hasani stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Hasani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pal Hasani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suzuki has a takedown stuffed.
Suzuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasani circles away.
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!
Hasani throws a series of strikes that have Suzuki backpedaling.
Hasani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Hasani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hasani works the jab nicely.
Hasani connects with a jab.
Hasani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hasani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasani but Hasani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suzuki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hasani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Suzuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hasani defends well and Suzuki ends up having to push Hasani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hasani lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzuki backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Suzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hasani avoids it really well and circles away.
Hasani feints the counter takedown.
Hasani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Hasani both land. Nice combination.
Suzuki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pal Hasani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hasani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pal Hasani!
During a confident post fight interview, Pal Hasani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.
Suzuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schroder avoids it really well and circles away.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Ariel Schroder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schroder circles away.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schroder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Schroder fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.
Schroder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suzuki sprawls and moves away.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Schroder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schroder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schroder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suzuki looks winded!
Schroder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1##TD#
Schroder drives through with a takedown into Suzuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Schroder from controlling successfully.
Schroder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Suzuki has an active guard here but Schroder has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki gets back to full guard.
Schroder trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schroder is one step ahead there. #T2#
Schroder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schroder wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schroder is sitting in close to Suzuki's body. Suzuki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schroder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schroder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Suzuki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ichiro Suzuki!
An out of breath Ichiro Suzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 13
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Chin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chin works Suzuki's body with a nice hook.
Suzuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chin defends well and Suzuki ends up having to push Chin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chin keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suzuki is working for takedown but Chin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Chin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Chin.
Chin gets underhooks to prevent Suzuki's takedown attempt.
Chin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Chin landing knees to the head.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Chin lands an elbow that stopped Suzuki in his tracks for a moment.
Chin prevents the takedown attempt.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ichiro Suzuki has been cut.
Chin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chin obliges.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin with a knee to the head.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Suzuki is rocked!
Chin lands a knee to the body.
Oh Suzuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suzuki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chin can turn it around.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Chin lands a nice knee to the body.
Chin scores a nice knee to the body.
Chin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Chin working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Chin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chin working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chin has Suzuki pressed against the cage, preventing Suzuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Suzuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chin prevents it.
A short left from Chin.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Suzuki taking a breather.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Chin prevents the takedown attempt.
Suzuki can't get the takedown.
Chin lands a damaging elbow.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chin after a bit of a struggle.
Chin scores with a shot to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chin is defending well.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chin scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Chin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Suzuki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chin lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Chin.
Suzuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Suzuki can't get the takedown.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Chin.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Chin landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chin.
Chin misses with a knee to the head.
Suzuki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki looking for a takedown.
Suzuki seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suzuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Chin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Chin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Suzuki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chin lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chin wants to clinch up but Suzuki keeps it at a distance.
Suzuki attempts a counter takedown but Chin avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Chin tries to sprawl but Suzuki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chin is pressing down on Suzuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chin keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Chin trying to control the position.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Chin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chin trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chin is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Chin pushing down on Suzuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chin trying to control from half guard but Suzuki is working away.
Suzuki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suzuki gets back to full guard.
Chin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suzuki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suzuki tries to get out of the position.
Chin trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Chin passes into half guard. #T2#
Chin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suzuki is refusing to be controlled, as Chin sits in half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Chin wants to take a breather but Suzuki is having none of it.
Chin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Chin seems to be working for a kimura but Suzuki defends the submission attempt.
Chin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Suzuki blocking the ground and pound.
Chin prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Chin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suzuki is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Chin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chin looking to finish with strikes here!
Suzuki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chin trying to control the position.
#T4#
Chin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chin, not yet.
Suzuki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chin's guard. #SUB#
Suzuki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chin defend it? Suzuki steps over the head and cranks it - Chin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Suzuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichiro Suzuki!
Our winner, Ichiro Suzuki, 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:
QFC Tournament 919 Round 4
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Suzuki can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Black has hold of Suzuki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suzuki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Suzuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Black has hold of Suzuki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suzuki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Black working for a submission but Suzuki is keeping him at bay.
Suzuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Black wants to control the pace but Suzuki is squirming around nicely.
Suzuki can't escape the position.
Suzuki tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black trying to control but Suzuki is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black has the hooks in. Suzuki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Suzuki manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Suzuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suzuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black wants to stand up but Suzuki is controlling him.
Black keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #T3#
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Suzuki is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Suzuki postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Black closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzuki is retaining full guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Suzuki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Black should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Suzuki has tightened it up now! Black should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ichiro Suzuki!
A relieved looking Ichiro Suzuki 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:
QFC Tournament 919 Round 3
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Jones.
Suzuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suzuki's hands.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki feints the counter takedown.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Suzuki backpedaling.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasty Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Suzuki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasty Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Suzuki is rocked!
Suzuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Suzuki ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki looks winded!#TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Suzuki dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#ES#
Jones pushes Suzuki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Suzuki seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Suzuki's shoulder, as Suzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Suzuki darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Suzuki into the cage.
Suzuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones jabs Suzuki right on the nose. Suzuki blinks but takes it well.
Suzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Suzuki needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Suzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.#TD2#
Suzuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Suzuki slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Suzuki has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Suzuki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Suzuki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichiro Suzuki!
Ichiro Suzuki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 919 Round 2
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels lands with a straight right. Suzuki didn't see that one coming.
Daniels connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Suzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Suzuki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Suzuki pushing down on Daniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suzuki passes to full mount!
Suzuki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T1#
Suzuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Suzuki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Suzuki controlling the pace for now.
Daniels stops Suzuki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suzuki is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Suzuki looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Suzuki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Suzuki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suzuki controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Suzuki has control of Daniels's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daniels regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Suzuki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Suzuki looking to secure an arm triangle but Daniels defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daniels is surviving well by controlling Suzuki's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB#
Suzuki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Suzuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daniels is surviving well by controlling Suzuki's body position as best he can.
Suzuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suzuki moves to back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Suzuki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suzuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suzuki off to one side.
Ichiro Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suzuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suzuki takes one on the button.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels lands a front kick.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels scores with a kick to the body.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
Daniels connects with a high kick.
Daniels scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Suzuki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daniels's guard.#SUB#
Suzuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniels wants to stand up but Suzuki is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Suzuki drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Suzuki seems to have locked his on tight now - Daniels screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Suzuki, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ichiro Suzuki!
Ichiro Suzuki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 919 Round 1
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Suzuki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Suzuki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Green quickly recovers to half guard.
Green scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suzuki manages to mount him!
Suzuki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Suzuki controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Suzuki is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Suzuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ichiro Suzuki!
Ichiro Suzuki 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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