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Event:
RRFC 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Kenjiro moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro delivers a nice body kick.
Kenjiro throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
Sloppy strikes from Kenjiro. Those never looked like landing.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenjiro is just out of range.
Kenjiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenjiro ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masvidal avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Masvidal looks winded!#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenjiro is keeping busy.
Kenjiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenjiro working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
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#
Kenjiro pushes Masvidal away with a front kick.
Kenjiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
Kenjiro slips under a jab from Masvidal.#CL#
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenjiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro lands with a left to the head.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Araki Kenjiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Masvidal tries to circle away but Kenjiro has him pinned against the cage.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Kenjiro
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target. #CL#
Kenjiro pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenjiro tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenjiro avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro staying out of range there.
Araki Kenjiro is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick but Masvidal checks it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenjiro tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenjiro.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Masvidal stalling the fight.
Masvidal blocks an elbow strike.
Kenjiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
#T3#
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenjiro smiles and moves away.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.#CL#
Kenjiro instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenjiro working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenjiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
Our winner, Araki Kenjiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queef.
Kenjiro moves forwards but Queef connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Queef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queef walks into a jab.
Kenjiro throws a low kick, looking for Queef's leg but Queef calmly moves out of range.
Queef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenjiro's head backwards.#KD2#
Queef throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kenjiro tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Kenjiro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Queef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Queef misses with a two punch combination.
Queef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenjiro checks the leg kick.
Kenjiro lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Chief Queef has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queef has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Queef misses with a double jab.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up.
Queef moves out of range of the body kick from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Kenjiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Queef avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Queef wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queef avoids it.
Queef is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Queef wants to break free but Kenjiro has control.
Queef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kenjiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Queef blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenjiro misses with the head strike.
Queef has had enough of the clinch but Kenjiro keeps him there for the moment.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro tries to throw a body punch but Queef avoids it by throwing Kenjiro back against the cage. #BC2#
Queef breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Queef cracks Kenjiro with an uppercut from hell and Kenjiro crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Queef's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Queef stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Queef has closed the distance and engaged Kenjiro in a clinch.
#BC2#
Queef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kenjiro. Queef shrugs it off though.
Kenjiro walks into a straight right hand from Queef.
Nice body kick there by Kenjiro.
Queef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Queef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queef on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenjiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenjiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kenjiro throws a wild body kick that Queef sees coming a mile off.
Queef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queef scores with a punch to the head.
Queef has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenjiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queef's head backwards.
Kenjiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Queef as he connects with a hook.
Oh Kenjiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Queef gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
Kenjiro has Queef pressed against the cage, preventing Queef from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kenjiro seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Queef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenjiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Queef is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Queef on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenjiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Queef avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kenjiro has Queef pressed against the cage, preventing Queef from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Queef is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling him.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
Queef has had enough of the clinch but Kenjiro keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Queef's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Queef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queef throws a series of punches but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Queef 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.
Queef moves into range and connects with a jab.
Queef is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenjiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Queef on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Queef takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Queef is rocked!
A slow jab from Queef misses its intended target.
Kenjiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Queef.
Queef is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenjiro finish him?
Kenjiro throws a quick head kick that knocks Queef silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kenjiro is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Araki Kenjiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Araki Kenjiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RRFC 44: Gunn vs De Lima
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony thuds a left hand into Kenjiro's body.
Anthony on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Anthony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenjiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenjiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
Anthony avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
Anthony misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthony.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Anthony cracks Kenjiro with a nice body shot.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro misses with a knee strike.
Anthony avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Anthony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anthony lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Kenjiro has a couple of punches blocked by Anthony.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Anthony as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Kenjiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Marc Anthony has been cut.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Anthony won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anthony throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Kenjiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anthony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenjiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anthony seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kenjiro can turn it around.
Kenjiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anthony's efforts to push away.
Anthony lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenjiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenjiro lands a head shot.
Kenjiro throws a push kick but Anthony slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenjiro.
Anthony is looking to chop away at Kenjiro's legs.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body. Kenjiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenjiro tried to score with a low kick but Anthony checks it.
A cross from Anthony lands.
Anthony throws a good cross that connects.
Anthony fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kenjiro is out of range.
Kenjiro slips a jab from Anthony.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a nice looking body kick.
Kenjiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Anthony in the body.
Anthony cracks a nice hook into Kenjiro's ribs.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick which misses Anthony's front leg but catches the back leg as Anthony tries to avoid it.
Anthony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony moves out of range of the body kick from Kenjiro.
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.
Anthony misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Kenjiro with the inside leg kick.
Anthony attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Anthony.
Anthony scores with a three punch combo!
Anthony tries to land a leg kick but Kenjiro saw it coming and moves away.
Anthony tries to bum rush Kenjiro with a series of wild strikes but Kenjiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenjiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looks to land a body kick but Anthony moved away.#CL2#
Kenjiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenjiro backwards.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Anthony.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling him.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
Anthony lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenjiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthony avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anthony.
Kenjiro looks winded!
Kenjiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anthony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anthony wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenjiro won't allow it.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Anthony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenjiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenjiro takes a shot to the head.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marc Anthony will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Anthony's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Anthony drops Kenjiro with a beautiful combination! Kenjiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anthony is looking for the KO!
Anthony connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kenjiro covering up! Anthony comes in with a big uppercut and Kenjiro goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marc Anthony!
Marc Anthony retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 39
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Kenjiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Charlie Chan has been cut.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenjiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenjiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Kenjiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan looks to land a body kick but Kenjiro moved away.
Kenjiro is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Chan.#CL#
Kenjiro moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Chan 's eye.
Chan working aggressively here.
Kenjiro is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenjiro down to the mat. Kenjiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kenjiro scores with a head kick. Chan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chan shoots in but no luck this time.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chan 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 Kenjiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenjiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Kenjiro lands with a shot to the body.
Kenjiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Chan looks winded!
Kenjiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenjiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chan has a takedown stuffed.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Kenjiro lands with a nice body kick.
Kenjiro scores with a leg kick.
Kenjiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Chan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenjiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chan somewhat.
Kenjiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan.#T2#
A low kick lands for Kenjiro.
Chan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chan misses with a hook. Kenjiro ducked under it nicely.
Kenjiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenjiro scores with a leg kick.
Chan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Kenjiro rushes Chan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Chan avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
Kenjiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Kenjiro working aggressively here.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenjiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenjiro misses with a knee strike.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenjiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Kenjiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Araki Kenjiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chan scores with a punch to the head.
Kenjiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chan is able to avoid easily.
Kenjiro lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro stuns Chan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kenjiro with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Chan blocks the body kick.
As Kenjiro backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Kenjiro manages to avoid it all.
Chan sizes up Kenjiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenjiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Chan circles away.
Kenjiro moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Kenjiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that Chan semi-blocks.
A solid body kick from Kenjiro.
Chan misses the jab.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range.
Chan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenjiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro thumps Chan with a low kick.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch.
Chan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenjiro. Kenjiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenjiro slips a straight right by Chan.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chan cracks Kenjiro with a good jab.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chan.
Kenjiro throws a nice head kick!
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenjiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kenjiro.
Chan misses with a leg kick.
Chan misses with a left hand
and Kenjiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
Kenjiro moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenjiro can pounce on him.
Kenjiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
A little feinted left hand from Kenjiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
You can see that Chan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro takes one to the side of the head.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Araki Kenjiro is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kenjiro closes the distance and pushes Chan back into the cage.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Kenjiro is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenjiro down to the mat. Kenjiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Chan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Chan.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Kenjiro wants to clinch.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan misses with a wild combination.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Chan.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Chan throws a hook but Kenjiro blocks it.
Kenjiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenjiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch.
Kenjiro backing away here, and Chan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Chan in his tracks for a moment.
Chan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Chan is trying to break free.
Kenjiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenjiro prevents it.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenjiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kenjiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Chan is trying to drag Kenjiro to the mat but Kenjiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan is breathing heavily.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Chan 's eye. #T3#
Chan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenjiro to keep the fight standing.
Chan wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenjiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro scores with a hook to the body.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Chan takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenjiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chan takes a step back to recover.
Kenjiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kenjiro tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenjiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenjiro.#T4#
Kenjiro misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Kenjiro drives through and clinches with Chan against the cage.
Kenjiro misses with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Chan controls the action.
Chan jumps guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chan tries to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling the position.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but Chan blocks with his arms.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that Chan shrugs off.
Araki Kenjiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chan prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Chan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chan is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenjiro, which made it look bad.
Kenjiro wants to clinch.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenjiro as he avoids it easily.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenjiro with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Kenjiro tenderised Chan's leg. Chan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenjiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenjiro takes one to the chin there.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenjiro can pounce on him.
Chan shoots in and drives through. Kenjiro sprawls well.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Kenjiro feints and then cracks Chan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chan down.
Kenjiro ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Kenjiro misses with a wild body shot.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenjiro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chan really felt that one!
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenjiro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kenjiro takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenjiro misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Chan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenjiro. That did some damage!
Chan throws a hook but Kenjiro avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenjiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chan's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Kenjiro lands but Chan takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chan is trying to drag Kenjiro to the mat but Kenjiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenjiro tries to work over Chan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Kenjiro lands with an overhand left.
Kenjiro swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Kenjiro lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Kenjiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Kenjiro's shoulder, as Kenjiro tries to avoid the shot.
Kenjiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Chan throws a leg kick but Kenjiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Chan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3##CL#
Kenjiro rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
Chan tries to pull guard but Kenjiro won't allow it.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Chan manages to pull guard.
Kenjiro scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Kenjiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kenjiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Kenjiro darts in and clinches Chan up against the cage.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Chan can't get the takedown.
Kenjiro misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Chan gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chan takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that Chan shrugs off.
Chan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chan tries to break free but Kenjiro pushes him back against the cage.
Chan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Kenjiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Kenjiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chan's efforts to push away.
Charlie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenjiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenjiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
#CL#
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenjiro, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
A relieved looking Araki Kenjiro 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:
RRFC Fight Night 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Poker moves into the clinch successfully.
Poker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Poker manages to break the clinch.
Poker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenjiro tries to counter with a clinch but Poker shakes him off and moves away.
Poker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenjiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Poker instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro prevents Poker from breaking the clinch.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poker avoids it.
Poker missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Poker managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Poker blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Poker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenjiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kenjiro rushes Poker and presses him up against the cage.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Poker has been cut.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Poker takes an elbow to the temple.
Poker takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Poker is breathing heavily.
Kenjiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenjiro prevents Poker from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Wesley Poker's cut is getting worse.
Kenjiro has Poker pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Poker is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kenjiro - that's hurt Poker badly! Oh, another knee lands and Poker is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Poker doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Araki Kenjiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Araki Kenjiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 35
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kenjiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DelToro is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. DelToro won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro. #CUT#
It looks like Alejandro DelToro has been cut.
I was talking to Kenjiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
DelToro looks winded!
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that DelToro shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenjiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
DelToro is rocked!
Kenjiro has DelToro pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. DelToro is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kenjiro - that's hurt DelToro badly! Oh, another knee lands and DelToro is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but DelToro doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Araki Kenjiro!
An out of breath Araki Kenjiro 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:
RRFC 34: Shabazz vs Dungey
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Masaru blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro takes a swing at Masaru's ribcage but misses.
Kenjiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masaru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenjiro.
Masaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Kenjiro pushes Masaru up against the cage in a clinch.
Masaru is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenjiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenjiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masaru's face.
Kenjiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masaru's efforts to push away.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Masaru is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masaru dodges an elbow strike from Kenjiro.
Masaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenjiro finish him?
Kenjiro working the clinch nicely. Masaru is working for position but Kenjiro cracks him with a big knee to the head! Masaru crumples up against the cage and Kenjiro lands two more shots before the ref can save Masaru! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Araki Kenjiro!
Araki Kenjiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Kenjiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kenjiro misses the shot to the body.
Lban appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kenjiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenjiro tries to land a front kick but Lban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenjiro misses with the combination.
Lban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenjiro's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kenjiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kenjiro throws the left hand but Lban avoids the punch easily.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban looks to land a right hand but Kenjiro moved out of range.
Kenjiro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lban blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kenjiro.
Lban scores with a hook to the body. Kenjiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Lban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenjiro swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kenjiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenjiro looks winded!
Kenjiro throws a push kick but Lban slaps the foot to one side.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick
and Lban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lban throws a body punch but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Lban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenjiro's head backwards.
Kenjiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lban finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenjiro's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lban darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenjiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kenjiro misses.
Lban jabs at Kenjiro's body.
Lban throws a series of punches but Kenjiro avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenjiro misses with an uppercut
enabling Lban to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenjiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lban scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Kenjiro is rocked!#T2#
Kenjiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lban misses the target.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lban blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Lban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenjiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenjiro thows a leg kick but Lban checks it
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Lban jabs Kenjiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Lban feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kenjiro sprawling to the canvas! Kenjiro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lban finish him?!
Kenjiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Lban finish him?
Kenjiro wants to clinch but Lban slips to the side
and Lban counters with a big left hand that crumples Kenjiro! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garaile Lban!
Our winner, Garaile Lban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 22
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Kenjiro throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Kenjiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferret missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Kenjiro's coaches at 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.
Ferret thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenjiro's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenjiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenjiro is looking to improve his position.
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferret working the head and body with strikes.
Ferret drops an elbow to the side of Kenjiro's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferret is controlling the pace.
Kenjiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenjiro tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Kenjiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret is nestled in close to Kenjiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Ferret 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferret circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Ferret counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferret. #T3#
Ferret stands and throws Kenjiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kenjiro defending against the ground and pound.
Ferret is staying tight to Kenjiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Ferret crashes against the mat.
Kenjiro pushes Ferret away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ferret gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenjiro is being controlled here.
Ferret moves into full mount!
Ferret has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenjiro's face.
Ferret controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenjiro is bucking up trying to escape but Ferret cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferret dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kenjiro looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Ferret counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kenjiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferret on the ground.
Ferret is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferret is continuing to stall.
Kenjiro tries to get to full guard but Ferret has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kenjiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Ferret sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferret throwing shots but Kenjiro is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret controlling the action 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.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferret looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferret lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferret blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
And Ferret tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenjiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenjiro misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret prevents Kenjiro from getting back to his feet.
Kenjiro has momentary wrist control but Ferret slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferret sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferret working some strikes from top position.
Ferret passes Kenjiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teeth Ferret has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret controlling the action here.
Ferret has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenjiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenjiro tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Ferret counters with a single leg into guard. Kenjiro didn't expect that.
Ferret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferret scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferret passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferret lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ferret working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ferret controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Ferret lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kenjiro down.
Ferret staying calm.
Ferret scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferret happy to just control the position for now.
Kenjiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ferret is staying tight to Kenjiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kenjiro taking a bit of punishment here - Ferret scoring with strikes.
Teeth Ferret is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ferret moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferret has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kenjiro!#T3#
Ferret controlling his opponent.
Ferret looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferret working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferret controlling the pace for now.
Kenjiro is in a horrible position here. Ferret smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferret punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ferret lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Ferret lands a big elbow.
Ferret controlling from the full mount.
Kenjiro trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ferret with shots to the head and body - Kenjiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferret tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferret working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret is landing with some decent strikes but Kenjiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferret 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 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teeth Ferret!
Our winner, Teeth Ferret, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RRFC 25: Jones vs Winn
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Kenjiro throws a leg kick which misses Morales's front leg but catches the back leg as Morales tries to avoid it.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenjiro should have avoided that one.
Kenjiro swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
#CL#
Kenjiro clinches up against the cage.
Morales takes an elbow to the temple.
Morales takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenjiro scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Kenjiro working Morales over with knees to the body.
Morales looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Morales in his tracks for a moment.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Morales 's eye.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Morales takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kenjiro has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morales's face.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Kenjiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
Kenjiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Morales 's eye.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Morales blocking some punches.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Morales in his tracks for a moment.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Morales 's eye.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
#T3#
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Morales in his tracks for a moment.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro misses with a punch to the body.
Morales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Morales's ribcage.
Morales prevents a body shot from Kenjiro. #T4#
Morales takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro lands with a right to the head.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Morales won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenjiro.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morales's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Morales is rocked!
Kenjiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro 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#
A swing and a miss from Morales.#CL#
Kenjiro has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenjiro tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenjiro working aggressively here.
Morales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenjiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Morales is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenjiro finish him?
Morales takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Morales 's eye.
Kenjiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morales's face.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Kenjiro throws a head punch that misses.
Kenjiro tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Araki Kenjiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenjiro lands a big knee to the head and Morales goes down! Kenjiro pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Araki Kenjiro!
Our winner, Araki Kenjiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 22
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dash avoids the head kick by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dash.
Kenjiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenjiro throws a head kick but Dash moves out of range.
Dash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Kenjiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dash lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dash lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kenjiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dash blocks a body shot from Kenjiro.
Dash is trying to break free.
Dash lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro. #BC#
Dash breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenjiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenjiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Kenjiro moves out of range as Dash throws a body kick.
Dash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dash throws a head kick that misses.
Kenjiro wants to slow Dash down by chopping away at his legs.
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenjiro tries to counter with a clinch but Dash shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Dash.
Kenjiro throws a low kick but Dash avoids it.
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenjiro moves out of range as Dash throws a body kick.
Kenjiro wants to counter with a clinch but Dash pushes him away.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
Jonny Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dash is looking to land body kicks.
Kenjiro wants to counter the offense by Dash and move into the clinch position.
Dash throws a head kick but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Kenjiro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kenjiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kenjiro.#T2#
Kenjiro wants to clinch
and Dash makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kenjiro really felt that one!
Dash throws a head kick that misses.
Kenjiro avoids a kick to the body.
Dash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenjiro. Kenjiro obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Kenjiro misses.
Dash misses with a body kick.
Kenjiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dash.
Dash keeps the fight on the outside.
Dash throws a big counter combination but Kenjiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Dash.
A head kick misses from Dash.
Dash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dash is looking to counter the offense by Kenjiro and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Kenjiro has Dash up against the cage in a clinch.
Dash working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dash lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dash is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Dash 's eye.
Kenjiro prevents Dash from breaking the clinch.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dash has had enough of the clinch but Kenjiro keeps him there for the moment.
Dash tries to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling the position.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Dash is breathing heavily.
Kenjiro throws a head punch that misses.
Dash is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling him.
Dash blocks a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but Dash blocks it.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dash managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Dash blocking some punches.
#T4#
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Dash is trying to push Kenjiro away but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dash is trying to push Kenjiro away but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro. #BC#
Dash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dash lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenjiro. Kenjiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenjiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenjiro misses with a head kick.
And Dash counters with a quick kick to the body but Kenjiro blocks it.
Dash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dash throws a head kick that misses.
Dash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kenjiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonny Dash is winning the standup battle so far.
Dash throws a head kick but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Kenjiro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dash swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenjiro.
Dash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenjiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenjiro manages to avoid it.
Kenjiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenjiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kenjiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenjiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dash moves out of range as Kenjiro throws a body kick.
Dash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dash connects with a high kick. #T1#
Dash tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenjiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Kenjiro lands a big head kick that sends Dash tumbling to the mat! Kenjiro takes a step backwards and waves Dash back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dash is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dash.
Oh Dash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenjiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dash seems to have got his legs back now.
Dash throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kenjiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Dash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dash misses with a wild body shot.
Kenjiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dash's head.
Dash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenjiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenjiro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dash blocks it well.
Dash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Dash tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kenjiro closes the distance and pushes Dash back into the cage.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Dash 's eye.
Dash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Dash is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling him.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dash's defenses.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dash with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Dash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenjiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Kenjiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenjiro blocks the leg kick.
Dash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dash is looking to land body kicks.
Kenjiro avoids the head kick by Dash.
Kenjiro wants to counter the offense by Dash and move into the clinch position.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
Kenjiro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kenjiro keeps Dash at a distance using the push kick.
Dash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kenjiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenjiro takes a swing at Dash's ribcage but misses.
Dash looks to land a body kick but Kenjiro moved away.
Dash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenjiro throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Dash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenjiro is out of range and Dash settles back down.
Dash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dash wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kenjiro swings for the body but Dash moves out of range.
Kenjiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenjiro misses with a head kick.
Dash misses with a body kick.
Dash misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenjiro moves out of range of the body kick from Dash.
Kenjiro wants to counter with a clinch but Dash pushes him away.
Kenjiro throws a nice head kick!
Kenjiro wants to clinch up but Dash keeps it at a distance.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dash attempts a counter takedown but Kenjiro avoids it well and moves away.
Kenjiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kenjiro tries to land a front kick but Dash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro wants to clinch.
Dash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dash throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kenjiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Dash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenjiro won't allow it.
#BC#
Dash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonny Dash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dash slips a jab from Kenjiro.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenjiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dash blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Dash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenjiro tries to clinch there but Dash circles away.
Kenjiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kenjiro tries to clinch there but Dash circles away.
Kenjiro thuds his shin into the meat of Dash's side.
Dash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro wants to clinch up but Dash keeps it at a distance.
Dash moves out of range of the body kick from Kenjiro.
Dash throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Dash off balance momentarily.#T2#
Crunch! Dash slams his shin into Kenjiro's torso.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
Kenjiro moves away from the strike by Dash.
Kenjiro wants to counter with a clinch but Dash pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenjiro tries to clinch there but Dash circles away.
The fighters circling - Kenjiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Dash is predictable there
and Kenjiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dash throws a body punch but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Dash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dash is looking to wear down Kenjiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dash is looking to land body kicks.
Dash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dash blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Dash circles away.
Dash misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenjiro avoids a kick to the body.
Dash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Kenjiro blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenjiro.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
Jonny Dash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenjiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dash if he has to take too many more of those.
Dash sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dash throws a head kick but Kenjiro moves out of range.
#CL2#
Kenjiro has closed the distance and engaged Dash in a clinch.
Dash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dash backwards.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Dash avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Dash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kenjiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dash is defending well for now.
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Dash avoids the damage to the body.
Dash will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dash lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
Dash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but Dash blocks with his arms.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Dash.
Dash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenjiro throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenjiro 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
Araki Kenjiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 20
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Anthony moves out of range as Kenjiro throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kenjiro
and Anthony counters with a left to the body.
Kenjiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenjiro tries to clinch
and Anthony counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenjiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kenjiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
Kenjiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anthony avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Anthony won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Kenjiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Anthony managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Anthony throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Anthony smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anthony with a jab.
Kenjiro tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Kenjiro throws a head kick but Anthony moves out of range.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony thows a leg kick but Kenjiro checks it #CL#
and Kenjiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony working hard to break the clinch.
Kenjiro working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenjiro misses with the body kick
and Anthony counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Anthony. #CUT2#
It looks like Araki Kenjiro has been cut.#KD2#
Anthony lands a big right hand that sends Kenjiro crashing to the mat! Anthony stays standing though and waves Kenjiro back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kenjiro is rocked!
Kenjiro ducks into an uppercut from Anthony and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Anthony!
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Event:
RRFC 19: Pandens vs Dwight
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Kenjiro slips the punch.
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenjiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shelby throws a right hand that Kenjiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenjiro also avoids with ease.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenjiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenjiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby slips a straight right by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Shelby .#T1#
Kenjiro lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Kenjiro clinches with his opponent.
Shelby takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Shelby in his tracks for a moment.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Shelby 's eye.
Shelby slowing the pace effectively.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Shelby has been cut.
Shelby working hard to break the clinch.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Shelby in his tracks for a moment.
Kenjiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Shelby 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenjiro checks the leg kick.
Shelby avoids a kick to the body.
And Shelby responds with a good body kick, but Kenjiro manages to step out the way in time.
A lazy body kick from Shelby
and Kenjiro counters with a nice body shot.
Kenjiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenjiro avoids the head kick by Shelby .
As Shelby tries to get set, Kenjiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Shelby manages to avoid the attempt.
Kenjiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Shelby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shelby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shelby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenjiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Kenjiro moves out of range.
And Kenjiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Shelby blocks it.
Kenjiro throws a wild body kick that Shelby sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Shelby in his tracks for a moment.
Shelby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shelby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shelby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenjiro is keeping busy.
Shelby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Shelby is blocking nicely.
Shelby takes an elbow to the temple.
Shelby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shelby managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Shelby looks winded!
Kenjiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shelby 's defenses.
Shelby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shelby takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Shelby won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Shelby is rocked!
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Shelby in his tracks for a moment.
Shelby is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenjiro finish him?
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby .
Kenjiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shelby 's face.
Shelby trying to control the position but instead, Kenjiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shelby into the cage.
Kenjiro lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Shelby out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Araki Kenjiro!
After winning the bout, Araki Kenjiro 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:
RRFC Kickboxing
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Kenjiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenjiro - that will leave a mark!
Poker misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenjiro throws an overhand right that lands on Poker's shoulder, as Poker tries to avoid the shot.
Poker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poker throws a hook but Kenjiro blocks it.
Kenjiro throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Poker has been cut.
Kenjiro lands with a nice body kick.
Kenjiro connects with a leg kick. Poker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenjiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Poker is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poker ducks under a wild hook from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a high kick!
Kenjiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Poker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenjiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wesley Poker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kenjiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Poker is just out of range.
Poker digs a good hook to Kenjiro's body.
Poker throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kenjiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Poker in his tracks for a moment.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries to work over Poker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poker prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that Poker shrugs off.
Poker is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but Poker blocks it.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kenjiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenjiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kenjiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Poker.
Kenjiro misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenjiro as Poker tries to tie him up.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Poker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kenjiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Poker's cut.
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#
Kenjiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Poker in the body.
Poker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenjiro. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kenjiro. Poker shrugs it off though.
We've been told by Poker's head coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenjiro sizes up Poker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesley Poker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kenjiro has closed the distance and engaged Poker in a clinch.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Poker's ribcage.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Poker won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
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!
Kenjiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Poker controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poker takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've been informed that Kenjiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kenjiro working Poker over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poker prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body.
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Poker is rocked!
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Poker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kenjiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Poker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Poker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kenjiro on the inside.
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Poker off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Poker is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Kenjiro is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Araki Kenjiro!
Our winner, Araki Kenjiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kenjiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lahey is breathing heavily.
Kenjiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahey won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Lahey has been cut.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lahey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Lahey's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Lahey takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Lahey controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lahey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenjiro working Lahey over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Lahey takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenjiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lahey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenjiro working Lahey over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lahey.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lahey goes for a takedown attempt but Kenjiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenjiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lahey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kenjiro misses with a double jab
enabling Lahey to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenjiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahey is just out of range.#CL2#
Kenjiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Kenjiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenjiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Lahey pulls guard effortlessly.
Kenjiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lahey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lahey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lahey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenjiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenjiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lahey controlling from the top position. #T4##SU#
Lahey stands up from Kenjiro's guard - Lahey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Lahey moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lahey clinches.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenjiro to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenjiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenjiro to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lahey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lahey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Kenjiro counters by clinching up.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Lahey 's eye.
Kenjiro working Lahey over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenjiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro tries to work over Lahey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenjiro scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Kenjiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lahey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lahey prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lahey.
Lahey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenjiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laheys head. #T2#
Lahey managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Lahey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lahey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lahey jumps guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lahey avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lahey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Lahey avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Lahey can't get the takedown.
Lahey can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lahey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lahey avoids it.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Lahey is trying to stall.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Lahey takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Lahey as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Lahey darts in and clinches Kenjiro up against the cage.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Lahey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kenjiro uses from the top position. #T4#
Lahey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lahey keeping moving, preventing Kenjiro from controlling successfully.
Lahey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lahey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lahey's cut.
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##CL#
Lahey clinches with his opponent.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Kenjiro tries to throw a body punch but Lahey avoids it by throwing Kenjiro back against the cage.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenjiro to keep the fight standing.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro has a couple of punches blocked by Lahey.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lahey avoids it.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lahey's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenjiro stops a takedown attempt from Lahey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenjiro working Lahey over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries to throw a body punch but Lahey avoids it by throwing Kenjiro back against the cage. #T1#
Kenjiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lahey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lahey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lahey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenjiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lahey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahey won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Lahey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahey.
#T2#
Lahey tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenjiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenjiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenjiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenjiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Lahey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Lahey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Lahey has wrist control.
Lahey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Kenjiro stands up and waves to Lahey to follow him. #CL#
Lahey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lahey.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Lahey avoids the damage to the body.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lahey jumps guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lahey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenjiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Lahey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lahey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenjiro to keep the fight standing.
Kenjiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lahey avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Araki Kenjiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Lahey jumps into guard, dragging Kenjiro to the mat.
Kenjiro preventing the sweep.
Kenjiro wants to stand but Lahey is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Lahey pushes Kenjiro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trevor Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenjiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenjiro 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
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