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Event:
WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakagawa is nestled in close to Toshiyuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toshiyuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Toshiyuki gets back to full guard.
Toshiyuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toshiyuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakagawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Toshiyuki has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toshiyuki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Toshiyuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toshiyuki won't allow Nakagawa to sweep him here.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toshiyuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakagawa, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Toshiyuki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toshiyuki wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving.
Toshiyuki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Toshiyuki from controlling successfully.
Toshiyuki wants to pass the guard but Nakagawa is keeping the position.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Toshiyuki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Toshiyuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toshiyuki trying to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa tries to hold on but Toshiyuki postures up.#T2#
Toshiyuki controlling the pace for now.
Nakagawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakagawa is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Toshiyuki has taken his back.
Toshiyuki controlling well, preventing Nakagawa from escaping the position.
Nakagawa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Toshiyuki working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nakagawa is doing well to defend. Toshiyuki seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nakagawa is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Rocca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakagawa is striking off his back. Rocca thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rocca trying to control the action but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rocca working Nakagawa over with strikes.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocca trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom.
Rocca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakagawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rocca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakagawa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rocca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Rocca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nakagawa's guard.
Rocca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rocca slips a nice elbow through Nakagawa's hands, connecting with Nakagawa's forehead.
Rocca works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rocca pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nakagawa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nakagawa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocca has a good base and remains in mount.
Rocca with a couple of short strikes.
Nakagawa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rocca. What's that going to do exactly?
Rocca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakagawa is looking to escape.
Rocca lands a nice shot to the head.
Nakagawa tries to reverse the position but Rocca maintains control.#T2##SUB#
Rocca has isolated one of Nakagawa's arms. Nakagawa looking to fight him off but Rocca twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 36
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Nakagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakagawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peltonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakagawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peltonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peltonen misses with a wild body shot.
Peltonen misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Peltonen.
Nakagawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakagawa with a nice cross.
Peltonen avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Nakagawa does no damage.
Peltonen throws a nice looking combination but Nakagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Peltonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Peltonen throws a hook but Nakagawa avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Nakagawa misses. #TD2#
Nakagawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peltonen!
Peltonen sneaks back into half guard.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa working Peltonen over with strikes.
Nakagawa stops Peltonen from getting back to his feet.
Nakagawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakagawa moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltonen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nakagawa landing a few strikes.
Peltonen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Peltonen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Nakagawa cracks Peltonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#
Peltonen is rocked!
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.
Oh Peltonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakagawa in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Peltonen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nakagawa turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kojura Nakagawa!
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Event:
Madness 43 The Pursuit
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Teteny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Teteny seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Teteny has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Teteny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Nakagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakagawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Teteny is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nakagawa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2020
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Pallero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Nakagawa punching from the bottom.
Pallero controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pallero is looking for a kimura but Nakagawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallero to get the leverage.
Pallero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pallero tries to pass to full mount but Nakagawa defends it.
Nakagawa is looking for a sweep. Pallero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Nakagawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pallero is working away from the top position though.
Nakagawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pallero is looking for a kimura but Nakagawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallero to get the leverage.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.
Pallero is looking to advance position but Nakagawa won't allow it.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Pallero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakagawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakagawa tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Nakagawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakagawa tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Pallero is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakagawa wants to improve his position but Pallero is controlling well.
Nakagawa landing rabbit punches to the side of Pallero's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Nakagawa has hold of Pallero's hands but Pallero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pallero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Pallero is looking for a kimura here.
Nakagawa wants to improve his position but Pallero is controlling well.
Pallero wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Pallero content to control rather than advance.
Nakagawa wants to control but Pallero is keeping busy.
Pallero wants to take a breather but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakagawa wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallero is nestled in close to Nakagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pallero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakagawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pallero on the ground.
Pallero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pallero blocks the strikes from Nakagawa.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pallero in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pallero blocks the strikes from Nakagawa.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Nakagawa is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pallero not doing much here.
Nakagawa tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Pallero trying to control from half guard but Nakagawa is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pallero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Pallero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Pallero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nakagawa misses with a wild combination.
Nakagawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Pallero off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Ilpo Pallero has been cut.
Nakagawa gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Pallero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in whitey's gym inform me that Pallero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pallero stalling.
Pallero lands strikes from half guard.
Pallero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pallero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Pallero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pallero is looking for a kimura but Nakagawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pallero to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Pallero there.
Pallero is thwarting Nakagawa's attempts to control the position.
Pallero slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pallero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nakagawa is trying to maintain the position but Pallero is very close to passing his half guard.
Pallero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakagawa is not content to let Pallero control the position.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.
Pallero lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakagawa tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
Pallero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pallero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pallero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pallero in particular looking to stall.
Nakagawa tries to roll over but Pallero keeps him under control.#T3#
Pallero controlling the action here.
Nakagawa wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pallero is keen to just control but Nakagawa is a slippery customer.
Pallero controlling the pace.
Pallero prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Pallero blocks the strikes from Nakagawa.
Pallero controlling the action here.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pallero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
Pallero working over Nakagawa with some ground and pound. Nakagawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakagawa punching from the bottom.
Pallero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Pallero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pallero wants to take a breather but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Pallero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilpo Pallero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nakagawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Nakagawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pallero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakagawa is in Pallero's guard.
Nakagawa stands up over Pallero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is posturing up here but Pallero has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nakagawa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nakagawa has to tap! Slick submission there by Pallero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ilpo Pallero!
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Event:
F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The Money Shot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Nakagawa.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Money Shot.
Nakagawa with a nice cross.#TD2#
Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Money Shot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakagawa in side control, throwing shots but The Money Shot defends.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Money Shot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa misses with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa working away.
The Money Shot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Money Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa looks to land a strike but The Money Shot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakagawa throwing strikes from guard but The Money Shot blocks nicely.
Nakagawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Money Shot works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Nakagawa lands a couple of elbows.
Nakagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but The Money Shot has wrist control.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to The Money Shot's brow.
The Money Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Money Shot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakagawa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Money Shot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Nakagawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but The Money Shot has wrist control.
Nakagawa trying to control but The Money Shot is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws an elbow that misses. The Money Shot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakagawa's guard. Nice move by The Money Shot!#REVR#
The Money Shot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa controls The Money Shot momentarily but The Money Shot frees himself.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa striking off his back but it's not causing The Money Shot any problems.
Nakagawa punching from the bottom - just letting The Money Shot know he's still in a fight.
Nakagawa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Nakagawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The Money Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but The Money Shot keeps moving.
The Money Shot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Money Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa working some strikes from top position.
The Money Shot keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Money Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa is in close to The Money Shot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakagawa scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Nakagawa looking to sit in guard and control but The Money Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Money Shot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Money Shot wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving.
Nakagawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Money Shot stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
The Money Shot with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Money Shot preventing the sweep.
Nakagawa is still trying to improve position.
Nakagawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Money Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa working some strikes from top position.
Nakagawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but The Money Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojura Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Money Shot.
The Money Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Nakagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kojura Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but The Money Shot avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Nakagawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Money Shot!
Nakagawa working the ground and pound from side control.
Kojura Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakagawa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Money Shot some visible discomfort.
Nakagawa cracks The Money Shot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Money Shot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
The Money Shot is rocked!
The Money Shot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh The Money Shot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakagawa lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt The Money Shot! Nakagawa senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put The Money Shot out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kojura Nakagawa!
Carl The Money Shot was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent he did well. I would like to thank my sponsers and apologise to the fans who I disappointed.'.
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Event:
F&BE 16- Sad Ballad for Defeat
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Burn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burn looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Nakagawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burn is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
Nakagawa stops Burn from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa trying to control but Burn is working from the bottom.
Burn is looking to stand up but Nakagawa isn't so interested in that idea.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to move into half guard but instead Burn has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Nakagawa has a closed guard, preventing Burn from standing up.
Nakagawa controls Burn momentarily but Burn frees himself.
Burn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakagawa is proving hard to escape from.
Burn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Burn gets to his feet - Nakagawa follows without any prompting.
Nakagawa with a hook.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Burn.#T2#
Burn misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Burn.
Burn throws a hook but Nakagawa avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Burn.
Nakagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa cracks Burn with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Burn falls to his knees and Nakagawa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kojura Nakagawa!
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nakagawa tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Nakagawa coming out on top.
Nakagawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Nakagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Toshiyuki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakagawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Toshiyuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nakagawa scores with a hook to the body. Toshiyuki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Nakagawa does no damage. #TD2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Toshiyuki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nakagawa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Toshiyuki yanks on the arm and Nakagawa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Toshiyuki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
Ikeda Toshiyuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
F&BE 10- Flesh Addiction
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Nakagawa's defenses.
Pettis lands with a straight right. Nakagawa didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Nakagawa is rocked!
Pettis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Pettis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nakagawa looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pettis throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nakagawa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Pettis!
In his post fight interview, Michael Pettis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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