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Event:
WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1# Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Musashi under the eye. Musashi tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A big left from Smith misses. Smith scores with a jab to the jaw. Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD# Musashi drives through with a takedown into guard. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith is looking to stand up but Musashi isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2# Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Musashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Musashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there. Musashi shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith catches Musashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Musashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##TD# Musashi gets a takedown into half guard. Smith tries to kick Musashi off in order to stand up. Musashi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Musashi in the domination position with Smith hanging on. Musashi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Musashi misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Smith is trying to control Musashi's posture but Musashi avoids it. Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Musashi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Musashi is controlling him well. Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2# Musashi is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB# Musashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. Musashi 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. Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Musashi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back. Smith is really stuck here.
Musashi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Musashi has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB# Musashi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB# Musashi working for a choke but Smith is defending well. #T3# You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Musashi gets his way!
Smith wants to get back to his feet. You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Musashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Smith is trying to stand back up. Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Musashi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB# Musashi working for a choke but Smith is defending well. #T4# Smith wants to escape the position.
Musashi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Smith trying to get back to his feet but Musashi is in full control for now. #SUB# Smith wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Musashi drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Smith 's chin! Smith is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Musashi! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Musashi shoots and misses and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Musashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Turban is looking to counter punch. Turban stuffs the takedown. It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi. A lazy left from Turban finds it's target. Musashi shoots in but no luck this time. Musashi tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily and Turban counters with a nice uppercut. Musashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Musashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turban but Turban pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Musashi with a poor takedown and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice shot by Turban. Musashi shoots and misses and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Musashi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Turban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Turban is looking for a counter combo. Musashi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Turban counters with a straight right hand. Musashi shoots and misses and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Musashi. Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Musashi shoots and misses and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Musashi has his takedown stuffed and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turban cracks Musashi with an open hand slap. Musashi with a lazy takedown attempt and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Musashi with a poor takedown and Turban counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Musashi is rocked! Musashi looks winded! and Turban counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Musashi! He's just covering up as Turban starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban! Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 20:El Shabazz vs Leahy
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Musashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Musashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. An inside leg kick lands from Hayden. Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi fails to land the takedown. Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Musashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hayden stuffs the takedown attempt from Musashi. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet. Musashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Musashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Musashi showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Musashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hayden is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2# Hayden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Still in half guard, Musashi seems content to control. Musashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Musashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayden's head. Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Musashi sits in half guard. #SUB# Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayden defends it well. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayden defends it well. Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Musashi wants to control but Hayden is keeping him busy. Musashi 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. Musashi wants to pass the guard but Hayden is defending well. Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Musashi sits in half guard. Hayden is looking to get back to full guard here but Musashi has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3# Musashi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB# Musashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Musashi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hayden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Musashi's guard! Nice work there by Hayden! Musashi trying to control the position.
Hayden sitting in guard, not really doing much. Musashi pulls Hayden in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayden from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4# Hayden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Musashi pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Hayden is posturing up here but Musashi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayden has to tap! Slick submission there by Musashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Musashi! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 15:Vaughn v Horatius 2
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat. Nakamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Musashi fails with a takedown attempt. No luck for Musashi with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Musashi is defended easily by Nakamoto. Nakamoto lands a head shot. Musashi tries for a takedown but Nakamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakamoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2# Nakamoto has managed to clinch.
Nakamoto lands with a short shot to the head. Nakamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Nakamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nakamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Musashi is breathing heavily.#T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Nakamoto.
Nakamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Musashi won't want to take too many of those. Knees to the body from Nakamoto.
Nakamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Musashi won't want to take too many of those. Nakamoto with a knee to the head.
Nakamoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Musashi's face.
Knees to the body from Nakamoto.
Nakamoto with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakamoto obliges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nakamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Musashi's defenses. Nakamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nakamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Musashi's face.
#ROC2#Musashi is rocked! Musashi takes an elbow to the forehead. Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A knee to the head by Nakamoto.
Nakamoto lands an elbow just above Musashi 's eye. #T2# Nakamoto lands a big knee! That's hurt Musashi! Oh, he's all over the place! Nakamoto lands another knee that sends Musashi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Togachi Nakamoto! |
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Event:
WCF Monday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Musashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Musashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prawira defending well though. Prawira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Prawira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Prawira is trying to maintain the position but Musashi is very close to passing his half guard. Prawira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Musashi wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prawira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Prawira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Prawira keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass. Musashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Musashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Prawira 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. Prawira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Musashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Prawira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi. Prawira trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
Musashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Musashi drops back looking for a leg! Prawira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prawira manages to kick Musashi off! Musashi jumps back into Prawira's guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Musashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Musashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Prawira trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Musashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Musashi with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Musashi throwing strikes but missing. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Prawira managing to control the position. Musashi passes Prawira's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Prawira looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Prawira trying to control from the bottom.
Musashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Musashi lands with a punch from half guard. Prawira trying to hold on to Musashi's head to control him but Musashi postures up.
Musashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Musashi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Prawira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Musashi is working away from the top position though. Musashi 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. Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4# Musashi passes to full mount! Prawira is bucking up trying to escape but Musashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Musashi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Musashi landing punches. The referee warns Prawira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Prawira is in a horrible position here. Musashi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Musashi tries to control but Prawira wriggling away. Musashi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Musashi trying to control but he's not successful this time. BOOM! Musashi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Musashi scoring with strikes but Prawira is staying in there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Musashi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2# Musashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Musashi showed some decent athleticism there. Prawira wants to control but Musashi is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Musashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prawira sees it coming and defends easily. Musashi wants to pass to mount but Prawira is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prawira wants to control but Musashi is keeping busy.
#T1# Musashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Prawira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Prawira is pressing down on Musashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Musashi looking to pass the guard. Musashi is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Musashi drops back looking for a leg! Prawira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prawira manages to kick Musashi off! Musashi jumps back into Prawira's guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Musashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Musashi is working Prawira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Musashi is working Prawira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Musashi throws a big right hand that misses. Prawira throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Joe Musashi has got the better of the ground game so far. Musashi landing with the ground and pound. Prawira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi. Prawira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Musashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Prawira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Prawira wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving. Musashi seems keen to control Prawira's posture. Prawira postures up.
Prawira trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. Musashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Prawira stopping the sweep attempt from Musashi. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Musashi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4# Prawira keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass. Prawira is pulling down on Musashi's head to control his posture. Prawira keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully. Prawira is trying to keep Musashi in close.
Musashi looking to pass the guard. Musashi pushing down on Prawira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Musashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Musashi is thwarting Prawira's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD2# Musashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Prawira is trying to defend but Musashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Prawira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Musashi is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Prawira is looking to control Musashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prawira avoid being mounted? Musashi is keen to just control but Prawira is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prawira wants to control but Musashi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Musashi passes to side control. Prawira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Musashi off and has taken his back! Prawira controlling well, preventing Musashi from escaping the position.
#T1# Musashi just trying to survive but Prawira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Prawira looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# Musashi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Prawira doesn't have the hooks in and Musashi manages to turn into his guard.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Prawira is adopting a defensive guard. Musashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Prawira is pulling down on Musashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Musashi, at least for the moment. Musashi is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows. Prawira trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
Musashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head. Musashi cracks Prawira with a solid left hand.#SUB# Prawira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Prawira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musashi is working Prawira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Musashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Musashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Musashi is working Prawira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Musashi trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom. Musashi passes Prawira's left leg - he's now in half guard. Prawira regains full guard. Nicely done. Prawira seems keen to control Musashi's posture. Musashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prawira's head.#T4# Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Musashi advances to half guard. Prawira taking some punishment here, with Musashi in his half guard. Musashi wants to free his trapped foot but Prawira is holding on for dear life with his legs. Musashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prawira! Prawira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2# Musashi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prawira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Prawira regains half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Musashi wants to control but Prawira is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Musashi really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD2# Musashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Musashi postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it. Musashi wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving. Prawira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Prawira is retaining full guard. Musashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.#SUB# Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi 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. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Musashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prawira's guard. #T1# Musashi trying to mount his opponent but Prawira defends it. Prawira trying to control but Musashi postures up.
Prawira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Musashi drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head. #SUB2# Musashi 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. Prawira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Musashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Musashi! Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a great fight'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1# Musashi shoots in for a double leg but Vu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot. Musashi with a poor takedown and Vu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Musashi. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Musashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Vu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vu avoids it really well and circles away. Musashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vu counters with a nice uppercut. Vu tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Musashi tries for a takedown but Vu circles away easily and Vu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Vu throws out a powerful jab. Joe Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Musashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Musashi. It seemed like Vu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vu - that will leave a mark!
Vu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Vu scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2# Musashi is rocked! Vu tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vu catches Musashi with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Musashi forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vu Uy Vu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Ditti. Beautiful body shot. Ditti's corner calls for a 1-2. Ditti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Some wild striking there from Ditti.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy. #TD# Musashi dives in and scores a takedown into Ditti's guard. Musashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ditti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musashi. Musashi landing some decent shots from guard. Musashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Musashi postures up in Ditti's guard and throws a big left but Ditti blocks it. Ditti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ditti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Musashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ditti tries to land a sweep but no joy. Musashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ditti works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Musashi throws a big elbow that misses. Musashi pushing down on Ditti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Musashi trying to control from half guard but Ditti is working away. Musashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ditti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Musashi working the head and body with strikes. Musashi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Musashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# Musashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Musashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Musashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ditti is looking to escape.#SUB# Musashi is looking for a kimura here.
#T3# Musashi working Ditti over with strikes. #SUB# Musashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Musashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ditti defending well though. We've been hearing good reports from Musashi'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. Musashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Musashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ditti is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Musashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ditti is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Musashi!
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Event:
ICC 18: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Havoc sees it coming and avoids it easily. Musashi misses with a hook to the body
and Havoc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Musashi fails with the takedown enabling Havoc to counter with a crisp jab. Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Havoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Musashi with that takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Havoc misses the target. Wreak Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Havoc throws a shot to the body.
Havoc 's corner calls for a 1-2. Havoc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havoc .
Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havoc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat. Wreak Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi.#T2# Musashi misses with a wild body shot. Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havoc . Havoc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Havoc sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2# Musashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Havoc ! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Havoc wants to control but Musashi postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Musashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havoc swivels and escapes. A quick step to the side and Havoc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wreak Havoc is winning the standup battle so far. Havoc dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Havoc 's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havoc throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range. Havoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around? Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi misses with a body punch
and Havoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Havoc as he jumps to the side. Musashi shoots in but Havoc avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wreak Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi. Musashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Musashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Havoc circles away.#T2# Havoc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Musashi misses with a wild body shot. Havoc moves away from the strike by Musashi. Havoc throws a big counter combination but Musashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Havoc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Havoc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Musashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Havoc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# No joy there for Havoc , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Havoc counters with a lovely shot to the body. Havoc scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Musashi throws a hook to the side of Havoc 's head but Havoc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Havoc throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Havoc defends it well. Joe Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Musashi misses with a left hand and Havoc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Musashi thinking. Havoc looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely. Musashi misses with a takedown and Havoc counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1# Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Havoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Musashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havoc pinned against the cage. Havoc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Havoc tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Musashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Havoc counters with a series of strikes. Musashi will be more careful next time no doubt. Wreak Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi. Havoc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jab from Havoc .#KD# Havoc lands a big head kick that sends Musashi tumbling to the mat! Havoc takes a step backwards and waves Musashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Musashi is rocked! Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havoc manages to avoid it. Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Havoc finish him? Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havoc , as that shot connected.
Musashi misses with a takedown and Havoc counters with a hugh head kick that removes Musashi from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wreak Havoc ! Wreak Havoc retains his lightweight title! Wreak Havoc bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ICC 16: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Carvaleho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Musashi throws a combination that misses #TD2# so Carvaleho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Carvaleho trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carvaleho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now. My spies in Poseidon MMA inform me that Carvaleho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2# Carvaleho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Carvaleho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Carvaleho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carvaleho is looking to advance position but Musashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Carvaleho tries to lock up and control but Musashi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Musashi prevents Carvaleho from getting the reversal. Musashi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Carvaleho wants to hold on but Musashi pushes him away. Carvaleho can't escape the position.
Musashi avoids the attempt from Carvaleho to control. Musashi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carvaleho hang on? Musashi lands a big shot there that rocks Carvaleho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carvaleho is bucking up trying to escape but Musashi cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Carvaleho taking shots to the head. Musashi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB# Musashi working for a submission but Carvaleho is keeping him at bay. Musashi punching from mount but Carvaleho doing a good job of avoiding damage. Musashi lands a heavy elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carvaleho manages to control the position for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carvaleho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2# Musashi landing strikes, looking to finish! Musashi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carvaleho looks a forlorn figure.
Musashi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carvaleho hang on? Carvaleho wants to control but Musashi is having none of it. Musashi lands a couple of good shots and Carvaleho has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Musashi not allowing Carvaleho to control his hands. Musashi scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carvaleho covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carvaleho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carvaleho breaks Musashi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carvaleho tries to free his leg and advance position but Musashi is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Musashi 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# Musashi lands a jab to the nose. Musashi tries for a takedown but Carvaleho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Musashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi moves out of range as Carvaleho strikes. Musashi punishes Carvaleho's body with a nice straight punch. Carvaleho stuffs the takedown. Carvaleho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carvaleho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Musashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Carvaleho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Carvaleho gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Carvaleho manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Carvaleho has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Carvaleho tightens his grip and picks Musashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Musashi manages to land in guard. #T1##SUB2# Carvaleho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carvaleho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Musashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carvaleho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Musashi. Musashi tries to buck Carvaleho off but Carvaleho is having none of it. Musashi tries to strike but it doesn't land. Musashi is looking to reverse the position. Musashi being controlled for a moment. Musashi struggling a bit here. Carvaleho controlling from side mount. Carvaleho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# Musashi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Carvaleho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Musashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Carvaleho wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Musashi is trying to control Carvaleho's posture but Carvaleho avoids it. Carvaleho works to advance to full mount. Musashi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carvaleho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Jab by Musashi. Musashi throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Carvaleho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Musashi! You can see the frustration on Musashi's face as Carvaleho controls the position. Musashi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Carvaleho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Musashi throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Carvaleho wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy. Musashi is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Carvaleho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Musashi, who protects the arm well. Musashi is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Musashi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Musashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Joe Musashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Musashi is trying to keep Carvaleho in close.
Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving. Carvaleho's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Carvaleho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvaleho controlling from the top position. Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Carvaleho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving. #SUB2# Carvaleho has gone for a leg lock! Musashi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carvaleho's guard.#REVR# Carvaleho controls Musashi momentarily but Musashi frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Carvaleho is looking for a triangle but Musashi pushes his legs off easily.
Carvaleho wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Carvaleho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Carvaleho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Joe Musashi! Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Joe Musashi! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Joe Musashi!
Joe Musashi wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC CN 8: Musashi v Satori
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1# A shot to the body from Musashi misses and Satori counters with a lovely shot to the body. Satori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Joe Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satori.
Satori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Satori has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Satori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Musashi tries for a takedown but Satori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Satori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though. Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satori manages to avoid it. Musashi misses with a jab to the body
and Satori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Satori throws a shot to the body.
Satori lands with a good body shot. Musashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Musashi misses with a shot to the body letting Satori counter with a right hand. Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satori moves away. Ekkei Satori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Satori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Musashi doesn't seem bothered though. Musashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Satori! But no joy. Satori tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Musashi looks to throw the jab but Satori is out of range. Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Satori as he connects with a hook. Satori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice uppercut lands for Satori. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Satori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Satori counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Satori gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2# Musashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Satori walks away with a smile on his face. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him. A combination from Musashi does no damage. Musashi misses with a double jab
enabling Satori to counter with a crisp jab. A left lands for Satori. Satori jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Satori is just out of range. Musashi misses with a shot to the body and Satori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2# Satori feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Musashi sprawling to the canvas! Musashi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Satori finish him?!
#ROC2# Musashi is rocked! Satori lands a jab to Musashi's midsection. Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Musashi is breathing heavily. Musashi misses with a body shot
and Satori counters with a left to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Musashi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Satori lands a right hand from hell, dropping Musashi. Satori pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ekkei Satori! A very excited looking Ekkei Satori 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
#R1# Scream throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2# Musashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Musashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Scream wants to get back to his feet but Musashi is dominant here and he's now got Scream's back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Musashi lands shots from the back. Musashi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Musashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Musashi tightening his grip on Scream, looking for the choke. This has been an exciting period of action! Scream tries to break free.
Musashi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Scream hold on?
Well, with Musashi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Scream is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Musashi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Scream taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Musashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Jam looking to score a takedown here. Musashi is defending well but Jam drives through and ends up in Musashi's guard. Musashi keeping moving, preventing Jam from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jam defends it easily. Musashi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jam wanted to stand there but Musashi had control of the position. Jam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2# Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jam is aware though and is defending well. Jam postures up.
#SUB2# Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Musashi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jam rolls with it to try and escape but Musashi cranks on the arm and Jam is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Musashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1# Nelson throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick. Nelson lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nelson lands a jab to Musashi's midsection. Musashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Musashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi is trying to pull guard but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Nelson lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Musashi wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Musashi's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Musashi has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there. #SUB# Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB# Nelson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Musashi has locked up a guillotine! Musashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nelson is holding on here and Musashi must be using up a lot of energy. Nelson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Musashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Musashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Jenkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Musashi's guard.#SUB2# Musashi pushes a forearm under Jenkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jenkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Musashi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Turturro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Musashi is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Musashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Musashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Turturro trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Musashi is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turturro won't allow Musashi to sweep him here. Musashi keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2# Musashi is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. #SUB# Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Musashi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Turturro passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Musashi has managed to free his arm - good work. Musashi works his way to full guard. Good work. Turturro won't allow Musashi to sweep him here. Turturro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Musashi's guard. Musashi missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2##SUB# Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily. Musashi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Musashi defends it well. Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Musashi defends it. #SUB# Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Musashi defends the submission attempt. Musashi is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T3##SUB# Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Musashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Musashi looking for submissions off his back. Turturro slows the pace down in half guard. Musashi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working. Turturro is really struggling to control Musashi but he's trying to hold on to the position. Musashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Turturro trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.#T4# Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Turturro advances to half guard. Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Musashi defends it. #SUB2# Musashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Musashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Musashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bahgtru Turturro dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Musashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Musashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turturro some visible discomfort.
Turturro is trying to control Musashi's posture but Musashi avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Musashi working the ground and pound. Turturro is looking to reverse the position. Musashi working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Musashi working the ground and pound. Turturro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Musashi connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2# Musashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turturro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Musashi lands a few punches from side control. Turturro tries to bench press Musashi off him but Musashi keeps the position. Musashi lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2# Turturro is rocked! Turturro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Musashi connects with a decent elbow. Oh Turturro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Musashi cracks Turturro with a big right hand but Turturro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Turturro is trying to control Musashi's posture but Musashi avoids it. #SUB2# Musashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Musashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Musashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well. Turturro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Buoy Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Musashi is breathing heavily. Musashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turturro some visible discomfort.
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Musashi off and has taken his back!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Musashi fending off the submission attempt from Turturro. #SUB# Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Musashi can't escape the position.
Turturro seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB# Musashi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Musashi tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Turturro working for a choke but Musashi is defending well. Turturro is looking to control Musashi but Musashi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3# Musashi breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Turturro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Musashi has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Musashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work. Turturro is looking for a sweep. Musashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Musashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turturro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Musashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Turturro gets full guard. Turturro keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass. #SUB# Turturro has his foot on Musashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though. Joe Musashi has got the better of the ground game so far. Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Musashi is one step ahead there. Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Musashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. Musashi lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musashi defends well. Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musashi's guard. #REVR# 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! Musashi wants to sweep but no luck. Turturro advances to half guard. #SUB# Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Musashi looking for submissions off his back. Musashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Musashi throws a hook but Turturro blocks it.#TD# Turturro gets a double leg takedown into Musashi's guard. Turturro trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. #SUB# Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Musashi keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Musashi looking for a triangle here. Turturro is fighting it but it looks tight! Musashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Turturro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Musashi!
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