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Event:
HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
King lands with a straight right. Tokugawa didn't see that one coming.
Tokugawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Tokugawa shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King lands with a nice body kick.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from King misses.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tokugawa moves out of range as King strikes.
Tokugawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Tokugawa looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshinobu Tokugawa.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Tokugawa's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King slips under a jab.
Tokugawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Malcolm King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Tokugawa. Beautiful body shot.
Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Tokugawa gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
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!
King controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #T2#
King keeping full guard, as Tokugawa tries to pass.
Tokugawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
King is pulling down on Tokugawa's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy body shot
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokugawa scores with a nice strike.
King is looking to slow Tokugawa down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Tokugawa's head back.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
King throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King throws a leg kick which misses Tokugawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokugawa tries to avoid it.
Tokugawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
And Tokugawa tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tokugawa fails with the takedown.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from King.
King misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King connects with a body shot.
Tokugawa lands with a cross.
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!
King ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a punch to the head.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.#T4#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tokugawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokugawa needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Tokugawa throws a hook but King blocks it.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
King 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.
#TD2#
Tokugawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Tokugawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tokugawa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King 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#
Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Tokugawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King scores with a jab.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokugawa with a poor takedown
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokugawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokugawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tokugawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King works the jab nicely.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokugawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa walks into a jab.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokugawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tokugawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King moves forwards but Tokugawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Tokugawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokugawa works King's body with a nice hook.
Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. #T2#
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Tokugawa feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Tokugawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tokugawa throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King'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.#T3#
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tokugawa is proving hard to escape from.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Tokugawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Tokugawa misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Tokugawa walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Tokugawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4##TD2#
Tokugawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Tokugawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Tokugawa trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Tokugawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tokugawa is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to escape.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tokugawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Tokugawa scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tokugawa passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #T1#
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Further stalling from King.#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tokugawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Tokugawa's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Tokugawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Tokugawa is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King jabs Tokugawa right on the nose. Tokugawa blinks but takes it well.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokugawa's head.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Tokugawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Nice body punch from King.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Tokugawa down.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from King.
Tokugawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by King.
Tokugawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tokugawa lands a right hook to the body.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around?
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
As Malcolm King got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Guess what now!?!?!??!? Malcolm is back! '. |
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Event:
HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa misses with a hook.
Kentas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokugawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kentas somewhat.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kentas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa throws a lazy right hand but Kentas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Tokugawa is quick to defend against it.
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kentas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentas with a poor takedown
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa 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.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt.
Tokugawa 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. #TD#
Kentas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tokugawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Takeda Clan Gym inform us that Tokugawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kentas forces his way into half guard.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Tokugawa defending well. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kentas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Tokugawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tokugawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Kentas.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kentas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Tokugawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kentas pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kentas works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar but Tokugawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tokugawa. #SUB#
Kentas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tokugawa is defending well. Kentas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tokugawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kentas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Kona throws a solid leg kick but Tokugawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kona.
A jab from Kona does it's job there.
Kona misses the jab.
Tokugawa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokugawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokugawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kona throws out the jab.
Tokugawa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tokugawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa blocks a jab.
Kona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa lands a nice hook to Kona's body. Kona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kona misses with a low kick.
Kona tried to score with a low kick but Tokugawa checks it.
Kona takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.#T1##TD#
Tokugawa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kona has one foot on Tokugawa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kona swinging wildly here.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tokugawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Tokugawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kona tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Kona moves out of range.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kona.
It looked like Tokugawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kona.
Tokugawa tests Kona's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a two punch combination.
Tokugawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tokugawa.
Kai Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kai Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tokugawa counters with a thumping low kick.
Kona jabs at Tokugawa's body.
Kona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokugawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tokugawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Tokugawa is looking to wear down Kona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokugawa.
Kona throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa tries to counter with a takedown but Kona is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kona throws a one two combo.
Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kona is just out of range.
Kona loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
It looked like Tokugawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kona.
Kona thows a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it
and Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kona throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Kona throws an off balance right hand
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kona lands a body shot.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Kona moves out of range.
Kona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tokugawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tokugawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4##TD#
Tokugawa gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kona has his hands clasped together around Tokugawa's back. He's all about the action.
Tokugawa drops an elbow to the side of Kona's head.
Kona is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tokugawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kona defending well though.
Tokugawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tokugawa.
Kona wants to get back to full guard.
Kona has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Golden Harvest. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tokugawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshinobu Tokugawa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice body kick there by Kona.
Kona missing with a left hand there. Tokugawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses its target.
Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Kona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kona lands a nice hook to Tokugawa's body. Tokugawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokugawa checks a low kick from Kona.
Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kona sprawls and moves away.
Tokugawa throws a right and a left that Kona avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a left to the body.
Tokugawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kona throws out the jab.
Kona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tokugawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Kai Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kona lands with a hook. Tokugawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokugawa misses with a leg kick.
Tokugawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Tokugawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kona is looking to clinch.
Tokugawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tokugawa somewhat.#T2#
Kona throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kona is looking to slow Tokugawa down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kona. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kona sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Kona counters with a body kick.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Tokugawa's shoulder, as Tokugawa tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Kona tenderised Tokugawa's leg. Tokugawa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kona dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
Kona throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kona misses with a low kick.
Kona misses the jab.#TD#
Tokugawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tokugawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Kona is staying active underneath Tokugawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kona to regain full guard.
Tokugawa 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.#SUB2#
Tokugawa stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kona throws up his legs and catches Tokugawa in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tokugawa tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kona! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kai Kona!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kai Kona thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
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 15 wins and 15 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tokugawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Tokugawa
Tokugawa keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Tokugawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
Tokugawa wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
#T1#
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.#T2#
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tokugawa for as long as he can get away with.
Tokugawa is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Tokugawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sakuraba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakuraba trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuraba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (5) vs (0) Tokugawa#T5#
Tokugawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa is trying to improve his position.
Tokugawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working. #T6#
Tokugawa is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tokugawa avoid being mounted?
Tokugawa is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Tokugawa gets back to full guard.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard. #T7#
Tokugawa wants to control the position but Sakuraba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tokugawa is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tokugawa trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
#T8#
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sakuraba continues to stall.#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tokugawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.#T9#
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tokugawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tokugawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tokugawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tokugawa wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Tokugawa wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
#T12#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tokugawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tokugawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba stalling. #T13#
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa is controlling Sakuraba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sakuraba not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Ishiihara Sakuraba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokugawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn somewhat.#TD2#
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tokugawa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tokugawa's coaches at Takeda Clan Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tokugawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tokugawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (7) Steel Penn
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
Steel Penn looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tokugawa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Steel Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Tokugawa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (10) Steel Penn
Tokugawa is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Steel Penn just content to control the position.
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.
Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokugawa is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Tokugawa stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Steel Penn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tokugawa's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Steel Penn working away.
Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the position but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Tokugawa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tokugawa (0) vs (12) Steel Penn
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Tokugawa is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn prevents Tokugawa from getting the reversal.
Tokugawa wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent. #T6#
Tokugawa is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but Tokugawa has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Tokugawa is defending the position.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Tokugawa defends it.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (15) Steel Penn
Steel Penn controlling his opponent. #T9#
Tokugawa is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Tokugawa tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Steel Penn can't control as he wanted to and Tokugawa manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T10#
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is defending well.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (18) Steel Penn#T11#
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Steel Penn postures up.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Tokugawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tokugawa is looking to escape. #T13#
Steel Penn prevents Tokugawa from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here. #T14#
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tokugawa is looking to escape.
Tokugawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 18 to 0.
After the fight, Bjj Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tokugawa quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tokugawa taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB2#
Tokugawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Yonic.
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yonic prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tokugawa defending well though.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense.
Tokugawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Yonic fails with the takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Yonic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tokugawa on his heels. He'll look to pass Tokugawa's guard now, I'm sure.
Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Tokugawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tokugawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic. #T4#
Yonic wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Yonic distracts Tokugawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Yonic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tokugawa is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Yonic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yonic tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Tokugawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokugawa sprawls well. Tokugawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic shoots and misses
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tokugawa but Tokugawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa connects with a right hand. Yonic shakes it off.
Yonic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Tokugawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yonic fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses its target.
Yonic misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL2#
Yonic closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tokugawa avoiding damage as Yonic throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Tokugawa manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yonic is defended easily by Tokugawa.
It looked like Tokugawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Tokugawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yonic doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Yonic throws a wild body kick that Tokugawa sees coming a mile off.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Yonic misses with a takedown
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Yonic is rocked!#TD2#
Yonic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tokugawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yonic.
Yonic looking to control but instead Tokugawa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Yonic prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
Tokugawa is looking to control Yonic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tokugawa avoid being mounted?#T4#
Tokugawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yonic. #SUB#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Yonic controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tokugawa wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target.
Yonic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Tokugawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yonic.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Yonic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tokugawa throws a big counter combination but Yonic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa checks a leg kick.
Yonic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tokugawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tokugawa slaps away a takedown attempt from Yonic, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown but Tokugawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yonic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yonic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tokugawa swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Tokugawa as Yonic shoots in.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yonic.
It looked like Tokugawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yonic fails with the takedown#KD#
and Tokugawa counters with a head kick that drops Yonic - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Yonic is still in real trouble! Can Tokugawa finish him?
Tokugawa lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Yonic quite badly. Yonic pulls Tokugawa in close trying to recover. Tokugawa postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Yonic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Yonic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
Yoshinobu Tokugawa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Tokugawa scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Hlynsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target.
Crunch! Tokugawa slams his shin into Hlynsson's torso.
Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlynsson.
A jab from Tokugawa misses.
Hlynsson misses with a straight left.
Hlynsson scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Tokugawa misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hlynsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Hlynsson is rocked!
Hlynsson throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlynsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him?#TD#
Tokugawa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlynsson is looking to control Tokugawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hlynsson avoid being mounted?
Tokugawa working over Hlynsson with some ground and pound. Hlynsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hlynsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tokugawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hlynsson wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Tokugawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hlynsson is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Tokugawa seems to be working for a kimura but Hlynsson defends the submission attempt.
Hlynsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hlynsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tokugawa scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tokugawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hlynsson defends it well.
Hlynsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tokugawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hlynsson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tokugawa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hlynsson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tokugawa! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
An out of breath Yoshinobu Tokugawa 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tokugawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tokugawa slips a nice elbow through Diamond Muay Thai's hands, connecting with Diamond Muay Thai's forehead.
Tokugawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diamond Muay Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tokugawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diamond Muay Thai flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tokugawa is controlling the pace.
Tokugawa lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tokugawa connects with a nice short shot to Diamond Muay Thai's temple. #ROC#Diamond Muay Thai is rocked!#SUB#
Tokugawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diamond Muay Thai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond Muay Thai is still in real trouble! Can Tokugawa finish him?
Tokugawa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diamond Muay Thai! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tokugawa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoshinobu Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
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 9 wins and 13 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Donde against the ropes.
#TD2#
Tokugawa has clasped his hands together around Donde's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donde (0) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donde, who protects the arm well.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tokugawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokugawa trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Donde's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tokugawa trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde tries to bench press Tokugawa off him but Tokugawa keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Donde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (4) Tokugawa#T1##SUB#
Donde seems to be looking for submissions.
Tokugawa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Donde is working for a submission of some sort.
Tokugawa wants to improve his position but Donde is controlling well.
Tokugawa gets full guard.#SUB#
Donde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tokugawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tokugawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tokugawa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donde (2) vs (8) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tokugawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokugawa trying to control the position but Donde is working away. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is working to tighten his grip on Donde's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Donde has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tokugawa is really squeezing tight and eventually Donde passes out! Tokugawa breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 159: Average vs Halo III
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa clinches. #TD2#
Tokugawa jumps guard.
Boesku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Boesku looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Tokugawa
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Boesku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.#T1#
Tokugawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tokugawa slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Tokugawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boesku wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Tokugawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tokugawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tokugawa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.#T2##SUB#
Boesku has got one arm under Tokugawa's chin. This could be trouble... Tokugawa trying to control the other hand but Boesku gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tokugawa has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
Roman Boesku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Li Shuwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokugawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shuwen walks away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shuwen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tokugawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tokugawa forces Shuwen back against the ropes and clinches.
Tokugawa can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Tokugawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shuwen (0) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shuwen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shuwen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (2) vs (2) Tokugawa
Shuwen content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for a guillotine here but Shuwen defends easily.
#T1#
Shuwen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shuwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tokugawa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (2) vs (4) Tokugawa
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Shuwen keeps moving.
Shuwen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Tokugawa has gone for a leg lock! Shuwen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tokugawa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (4) vs (4) Tokugawa
Shuwen looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (4) vs (6) Tokugawa
Shuwen is trying to keep Tokugawa in close.
#SUB#
Shuwen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tokugawa defends it easily.
Shuwen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Shuwen is keeping the position.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Shuwen keeps moving. #T3#
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Shuwen.#SUB2#
Tokugawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shuwen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tokugawa has Shuwen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (6) vs (6) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shuwen defends well.#SUB2#
Shuwen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuwen wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T4#
Shuwen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (9) vs (6) Tokugawa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Shuwen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tokugawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Shuwen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Shuwen content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Shuwen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (12) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Tokugawa is refusing to be controlled, as Shuwen sits in half guard.
Shuwen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tokugawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokugawa is not content to let Shuwen control the position.#T7#
Shuwen prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tokugawa is just riding it out for now. Shuwen eventually gives up the hold.
Shuwen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working. #T8#
Tokugawa is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.
Shuwen is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Shuwen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (15) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Shuwen controlling the position easily from mount.
Tokugawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shuwen wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Shuwen goes for an armbar but Tokugawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tokugawa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (15) vs (8) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to advance position but Shuwen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shuwen (19) vs (8) Tokugawa#T10#
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Shuwen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Shuwen has control of Tokugawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tokugawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shuwen tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. #T11#
Shuwen controlling the pace for now.
Shuwen trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Shuwen is looking to work his way around to Tokugawa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tokugawa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the mount.
Shuwen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Shuwen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tokugawa turns into him and now he's in Shuwen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (19) vs (10) Tokugawa
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shuwen pulls Tokugawa in close to prevent any damage. #T13##SUB#
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuwen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Shuwen's legs - danger averted.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuwen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (21) vs (10) Tokugawa
Shuwen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (24) vs (10) Tokugawa#SUB#
Shuwen has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Shuwen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Shuwen!
Post fight, Li Shuwen stared into the camera and said 'The old mans still got it! '. |
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Event:
CACC 142: Ribbler vs Gatsby
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa has Cosades up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Cosades gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a kimura but Tokugawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosades to get the leverage.
Cosades is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tokugawa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (5) vs (0) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades looking for a guillotine from mount but Tokugawa is having none of it. #SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tokugawa is now in Cosades's guard. A big mistake from Cosades there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (5) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Tokugawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cosades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cosades has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cosades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
#SUB#
Cosades is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tokugawa has recovered full guard. #T3#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cosades drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tokugawa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (7) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tokugawa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Tokugawa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cosades dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (9) vs (4) Tokugawa#T4#
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (12) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tokugawa, who protects the arm well.
Cosades advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades (14) vs (4) Tokugawa#SUB#
Cosades with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T5##SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tokugawa is now in Cosades's guard. A big mistake from Cosades there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (14) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (14) vs (9) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Tokugawa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cosades has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tokugawa but great work by Cosades. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (18) vs (9) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (18) vs (13) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for the RNC.
Tokugawa doesn't have the hooks in and Cosades manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (20) vs (13) Tokugawa#T6#
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard. #T7##SUB#
Cosades is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cosades passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tokugawa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (23) vs (13) Tokugawa#T8##SUB#
Cosades has hold of Tokugawa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tokugawa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cosades moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Cosades (26) vs (13) Tokugawa#SUB#
Tokugawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
I really don't envy Tokugawa right now.
#SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Tokugawa is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cosades is persistently looking for the submission but Tokugawa is defending it well.
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.#SUB#
Cosades is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tokugawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Tokugawa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Tokugawa tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Cosades has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Tokugawa is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa misses with a body kick.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but Vertongen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Vertongen connects with a body shot.
Vertongen misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa counters with an outside leg kick.
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vertongen digs a good hook to Tokugawa's body.
Tokugawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tokugawa walks into a left hand. #CL#
Tokugawa has closed the distance and engaged Vertongen in a clinch.
Vertongen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Vertongen.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vertongen's elbow.
Tokugawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vertongen is keeping busy.
Vertongen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Vertongen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vertongen.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Vertongen controls the action.
Vertongen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vertongen.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vertongen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Vertongen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vertongen.
Vertongen pushes Tokugawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vertongen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokugawa tries to work over Vertongen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vertongen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Vertongen cracks Tokugawa with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vertongen backwards.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vertongen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. #BC2#
Vertongen breaks from the clinch.
Vertongen scores with the left hand. Tokugawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Vertongen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vertongen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokugawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vertongen moves out of range as Tokugawa strikes.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tokugawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vertongen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Vertongen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Vertongen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body. Tokugawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vertongen throws a shot to the body.
Vertongen misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vertongen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick
and Vertongen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but Vertongen moved out of range.
Vertongen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tokugawa momentarily.
#ROC2#Tokugawa is rocked!
Tokugawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Vertongen tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Tokugawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
Tokugawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tokugawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Vertongen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tokugawa goes down! Can Vertongen finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vertongen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tokugawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tokugawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Vertongen, which made it look bad.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vertongen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vertongen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tokugawa tried to score with a low kick but Vertongen checks it.
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Vertongen moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tokugawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Vertongen counters with a nice body shot.
Vertongen blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vertongen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vertongen stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vertongen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vertongen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vertongen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Toby Vertongen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vertongen thuds a left hand into Tokugawa's body.
Vertongen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vertongen tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vertongen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Vertongen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Vertongen drops Tokugawa with a left and a right! Oh, Tokugawa is hurt - Vertongen dives into side control looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tokugawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vertongen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Tokugawa regains half guard.
Vertongen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Tokugawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vertongen pulls his head out easily.
Tokugawa is pressing down on Vertongen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tokugawa has momentary wrist control but Vertongen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vertongen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokugawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vertongen. #T3#
Vertongen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vertongen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vertongen passes into side control.
Tokugawa parries the strikes from Vertongen easily there. Vertongen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tokugawa to escape.
Tokugawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vertongen's best efforts.
Tokugawa gets back to full guard.
Vertongen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Vertongen working some strikes from top position.
Vertongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tokugawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Tokugawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vertongen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
Vertongen throws a strike but Tokugawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vertongen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Vertongen moves away and avoids it.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vertongen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokugawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vertongen scores with a jab to the head.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Vertongen counters with a one-two to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a right hand
and Vertongen counters with a left to the body.
Vertongen lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Vertongen.#TD#
Vertongen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Vertongen has wrist control.
Vertongen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vertongen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tokugawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokugawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokugawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vertongen is controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vertongen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vertongen keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Vertongen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Vertongen has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vertongen 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.
Vertongen is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vertongen cracks Tokugawa with an open hand slap.
A jab from Vertongen finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses.
Vertongen slips under a jab from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Tokugawa is predictable there
and Vertongen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Vertongen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body. Tokugawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Vertongen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tokugawa eats them both and turns towards Vertongen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vertongen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Vertongen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vertongen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
A head kick by Tokugawa misses
and Vertongen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vertongen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Tokugawa lands.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vertongen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vertongen lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen cracks Tokugawa with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tokugawa misses with a leg kick
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
letting Vertongen counter with a right hand.
Tokugawa misses with the combination.
Vertongen looks to land a combination. Tokugawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut
and Vertongen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vertongen lands with a shot to the body.
Toby Vertongen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vertongen lunges at Tokugawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tokugawa's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Vertongen blocks the leg kick.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Vertongen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Vertongen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vertongen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Tokugawa has closed the distance and engaged Boy in a clinch.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokugawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Tokugawa lands a body punch.
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
Boy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tokugawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tokugawa scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Boy is rocked!
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him?#T1##TD#
Tokugawa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tokugawa pulls his head out easily.
Boy taking some punishment here, with Tokugawa in his half guard.
Tokugawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tokugawa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Boy is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tokugawa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Boy from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tokugawa! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
Yoshinobu Tokugawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov shoots in but Tokugawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tokugawa as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Ulatov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tokugawa as he works his way to full guard.
Ulatov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tokugawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ulatov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (5) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tokugawa has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Ulatov swings around for an armbar but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (2) vs (5) Ulatov
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokugawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tokugawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ulatov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tokugawa has Ulatov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (2) vs (7) Ulatov
Tokugawa keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass. #T2#
Ulatov is looking to advance position but Tokugawa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tokugawa (6) vs (7) Ulatov#SUB#
Tokugawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ulatov has worked his arm free - good work by Ulatov!
#SUB#
Tokugawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tokugawa trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (6) vs (9) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tokugawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov. #SUB2#
Ulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tokugawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov.
Ulatov trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away. #SUB#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Ulatov is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ulatov trying to work for an americana but Tokugawa has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Tokugawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB#
Tokugawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ulatov is looking to pass into half guard but Tokugawa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tokugawa is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (8) vs (9) Ulatov
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ulatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tokugawa passes Ulatov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Tokugawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ulatov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tokugawa. Oh but Ulatov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tokugawa goes limp - he's gone! Ulatov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergei Ulatov!
A relieved looking Sergei Ulatov 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:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa pushes Snicket up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Tokugawa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snicket trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a triangle but Snicket pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Tokugawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snicket doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tokugawa is tightening it up a little... Snicket has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Snicket reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Snicket taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tokugawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
Yoshinobu Tokugawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tokugawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tokugawa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshinobu Tokugawa.#CL2#
Tokugawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Tokugawa.
#TD2#
Tokugawa pulls guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T2#
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tokugawa's guard. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Tokugawa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tokugawa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Tokugawa#T3#
I would not like to be Tokugawa right now.
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tokugawa's body.
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#
Pavlov'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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Tokugawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Tokugawa is staying busy.#T5#
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.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tokugawa for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Tokugawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pavlov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Tokugawa buck him off.
Further stalling from Pavlov.#T6#
Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov continues to stall.#T7##SUB#
Pavlov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tokugawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tokugawa for a finish.
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
#T8#
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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pavlov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Tokugawa is in bad spot here.
Tokugawa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.#SUB#
Pavlov working for the choke.
Pavlov controls the action.#T11#
Tokugawa tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is hanging on to Tokugawa's back as he tries to escape.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tokugawa's body.
#T12#
Pavlov trying to control.
Tokugawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Tokugawa is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
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.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Tokugawa wants to escape the position.
Tokugawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tokugawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tokugawa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Tokugawa tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Tokugawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Jhit connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Jhit has a takedown stuffed.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick but Al Jhit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Jhit lands a nice hook to Tokugawa's body. Tokugawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Jhit is taking a breather. Tokugawa 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.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Tokugawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is defending well. #T1#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Al Jhit seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tokugawa won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Jhit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Al Jhit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Al Jhit lands with a good body shot.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Al Jhit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Jhit scores with a four punch combination!
Al Jhit lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokugawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tokugawa takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Al Jhit both land. Nice combination.
Al Jhit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Jhit.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Al Jhit.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Jhit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa.
Al Jhit digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Jhit.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Al Jhit blocking some punches.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa is working for takedown but Al Jhit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Al Jhit blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Jhit blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Jhit letting Tokugawa take a breather here.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches.
Al Jhit blocks an uppercut.
Al Jhit tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a body punch. #TD2#
Al Jhit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tokugawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Jhit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Al Jhit controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Jhit looking to finish with strikes here!
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
Al Jhit prevents Tokugawa from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Jhit trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Al Jhit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Jhit circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Tokugawa gets a double leg takedown into Al Jhit's guard.
Tokugawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tokugawa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tokugawa and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tokugawa is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Jhit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep.
Tokugawa being controlled for a moment.
Tokugawa manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshinobu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Al Jhit counters with a takedown into side control.
Al Jhit 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.
Tokugawa is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tokugawa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazar Al Jhit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Jhit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
A very excited looking Bazar Al Jhit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Yamanyigit throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by Wang - just one landing. #TD2#
Yamanyigit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wang to the mat! Wang manages to get full guard.
Yamanyigit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamanyigit prevents Wang from getting back to his feet.
Yamanyigit postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it.
Yamanyigit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard. #SUB2#
Yamanyigit in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wang tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yamanyigit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ozbilgin Yamanyigit!
After the fight, Ozbilgin Yamanyigit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kaiji Inoue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ozbilgin Yamanyigit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Inoue shoots in for a double leg but Yamanyigit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Inoue misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Yamanyigit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamanyigit. #TD#
Inoue successfully pulls guard.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Yamanyigit from controlling successfully.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamanyigit trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamanyigit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Yamanyigit from controlling successfully.
Inoue wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Inoue is looking for a triangle but Yamanyigit pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamanyigit wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Yamanyigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Inoue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yamanyigit is pressing down on Inoue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Inoue is holding on for now.
Inoue tries to get to full guard but Yamanyigit has control of the leg.
Yamanyigit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Inoue (0) vs (3) Yamanyigit#T2#
Yamanyigit wants to control but instead Inoue manages to regain half guard.
Inoue has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yamanyigit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Inoue is looking to improve his position.
Yamanyigit trying to control the action but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Yamanyigit content to control rather than advance.
Inoue wants to control but Yamanyigit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Yamanyigit wants to pass the guard but Inoue is defending well. #SUB2#
Yamanyigit seems to be looking for submissions.
Inoue tries to get to full guard but Yamanyigit has control of the leg.
Yamanyigit is looking to take a break and control but Inoue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Inoue wants to improve his position but Yamanyigit is controlling well.
Yamanyigit wants to pass the guard but Inoue is defending well. #T4#
Yamanyigit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Inoue is refusing to be controlled, as Yamanyigit sits in half guard.
Inoue tries to get to full guard but Yamanyigit has control of the leg. #SUB#
Inoue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamanyigit pulls his head out easily.
Yamanyigit is controlling the pace.
It looks like Yamanyigit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Inoue tries to roll over but Yamanyigit keeps him under control.
Yamanyigit is looking to pass Inoue's guard but actually Inoue recovers to full guard.
Inoue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamanyigit controls the pace.
Yamanyigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamanyigit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Inoue (0) vs (6) Yamanyigit
Yamanyigit working away.#T6#
Yamanyigit taking a breather here.
Yamanyigit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
Inoue is trying to control Yamanyigit's posture but Yamanyigit avoids it.
Yamanyigit trying to control the position but Inoue is working away. #T7#
Inoue is looking for a sweep.
Yamanyigit trying to control the position but Inoue is working away.
Yamanyigit slows the pace down.
Yamanyigit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
Inoue tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Inoue is not content to let Yamanyigit control the position.
Inoue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inoue struggling a bit here.
Yamanyigit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inoue keeps working.
Inoue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Inoue is not content to let Yamanyigit control the position.#SUB2#
Yamanyigit seems to be looking for submissions.
Inoue wants to get back to full guard.
Inoue is working hard here to advance position.
Yamanyigit is looking to take a break and control but Inoue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamanyigit prevents Inoue from improving his position.#T10#
Inoue won't allow Yamanyigit to pass to mount.
Yamanyigit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yamanyigit is keen to just control but Inoue is a slippery customer.
Inoue tries to roll over but Yamanyigit keeps him under control.
Yamanyigit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yamanyigit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inoue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Inoue tries to get to full guard but Yamanyigit has control of the leg.
Yamanyigit is looking to take a break and control but Inoue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Yamanyigit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Inoue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Yamanyigit from controlling successfully. #T12#
Inoue controls Yamanyigit momentarily but Yamanyigit frees himself.
Inoue is really struggling to control Yamanyigit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yamanyigit wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.#T13#
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Yamanyigit from controlling successfully.
Inoue working a defensive guard here.
Yamanyigit wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.
Yamanyigit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamanyigit looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Yamanyigit from controlling successfully.
Inoue wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoue controlling the position.
Inoue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamanyigit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Inoue (2) vs (6) Yamanyigit
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamanyigit wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Event:
HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northwood manages to avoid it.
Foot misses the shot to the body.
Foot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Northwood swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Foot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Foot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Northwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Northwood looking to control.
#SUB#
Northwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Northwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Foot preventing the sweep.
Northwood has his hands on Foot's head, controlling the position.
Northwood is trying to control the position but Foot postures up.
Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Foot misses with a takedown attempt - Northwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Northwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foot moves away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foot moves forwards but Northwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foot cracks Northwood with a good jab.
Northwood with a hook.#TD2#
Foot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Northwood to the mat! Northwood manages to get full guard.
Foot preventing the sweep.
Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northwood is keeping the position for now.
Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northwood has a closed guard, preventing Foot from standing up. #T3#
Foot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Northwood has an active guard here but Foot has managed to pass into half guard.
Northwood is controlling Foot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Northwood is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Northwood actively working from the bottom here.
Northwood is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Northwood is looking for a sweep. Foot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foot sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Northwood's guard.
Foot wants to get up but he can't break Northwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Northwood has his foot on Foot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foot works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Northwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Northwood has Foot pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crimson Foot dominated that round.
That's time! Northwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Foot closes the distance and clinches up with Northwood, looking for a takedown. Foot pushes Northwood against the cage but Northwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Northwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Northwood catches Foot right on the button with a cross.
Northwood circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Northwood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Northwood.
Foot is looking to stand back up but Northwood counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foot.
Crimson Foot has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVB#
Northwood tries to pass to full mount but Foot defends it.
Northwood is working hard here to advance position.
Foot is looking to control Northwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foot avoid being mounted?#T1#
Northwood tries to pass to full mount but Foot defends it.
Northwood prevents Foot from improving his position.
Foot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Foot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Northwood looking to control but Foot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northwood working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Foot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foot tries to roll over but Northwood keeps him under control.
Northwood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Northwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Northwood is trying to control. Foot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foot trying to control but Northwood postures up.
Foot is staying active underneath Northwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Northwood stopping the sweep attempt from Foot.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
Northwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foot in his tracks.
Foot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northwood scores with a nice head shot.
Foot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Northwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foot counters with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foot.
Colton Northwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crimson Foot.
Foot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Northwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Northwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foot sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Northwood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Northwood as he avoids it easily.
Northwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northwood lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Northwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Foot keeping full guard, as Northwood tries to pass.
Northwood slips nicely into half guard.
Northwood wants to free his trapped foot but Foot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Northwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Foot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Northwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Foot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northwood defends it easily.
Northwood wants to pass the guard but Foot is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foot is trying to keep Northwood in close.
Foot keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
Foot pulls Northwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Northwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foot can't keep his opponent in guard - Northwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Northwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Foot is refusing to be controlled, as Northwood sits in half guard.
Northwood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Northwood gets caught flat footed, as Foot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foot stopping the sweep attempt from Northwood.
My spies in UnderGround Training Facility inform me that Foot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Foot passes Northwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Northwood tries to roll over but Foot keeps him under control.
Northwood is looking to control Foot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Northwood avoid being mounted?#T4#
Foot is pressing down on Northwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Northwood is holding on for now.
Northwood is not content to let Foot control the position.#SUB#
Northwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foot pulls his head out easily.
Northwood controlling the position well.
Colton Northwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Northwood wants to improve his position but Foot is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Northwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Northwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Colton Northwood!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Colton Northwood!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Colton Northwood!
Colton Northwood wins by unanimous decision!
Colton Northwood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 36
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Foot feints and as Montrial raises his hands in defense, Foot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montrial working a defensive guard but Foot passes into half guard.
Foot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montrial defending well though.
Foot stalling.
Montrial is looking to control Foot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montrial avoid being mounted?
Foot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Foot decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Foot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montrial counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Foot feints and as Montrial raises his hands in defense, Foot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Foot advances to half guard.
Foot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Foot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montrial doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foot. #T2#
Foot controlling the pace.
Foot is trying to control. Montrial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Foot seems content to control.
Foot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Montrial for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Montrial is staying active underneath Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foot looks for the body kick but Montrial saw that one coming.
Montrial throws a series of punches but Foot avoids them all with ease.
Montrial loads up on a big right hand but Foot slips the punch.
Foot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Crimson Foot has been cut.
Foot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montrial counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Foot slips under a jab.
Montrial explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Montrial. Beautiful body shot.
Foot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montrial.
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!
Montrial lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Foot is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Foot misses
and Montrial counters with a left to the body.
Montrial connects with a body shot that sends Foot's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Montrial.
Montrial punishes Foot's body with a nice straight punch.
Montrial tests Foot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montrial tests Foot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gvidas Montrial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crimson Foot's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Foot walks straight into a right hand from Montrial - that's dropped him! Montrial jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Foot from any more punishment! Foot complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gvidas Montrial!
Gvidas Montrial took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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