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Event:
Rural Champion 4
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Maximus Jr misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Togata tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togata! But no joy.#T1#
Maximus Jr misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Togata counters with a shoot takedown. Maximus Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Togata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Togata is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus Jr has wrist control.
Togata passes Maximus Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Togata lands with a punch from half guard.
Togata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Togata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Togata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Togata is nestled in close to Maximus Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Togata maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maximus Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Togata has cracked it and Maximus Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Togata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Togata!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 4
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togata throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.
Togata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Togata counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Togata lands a decent elbow from side control.
King is trying to control Togata's posture but Togata avoids it. #SUB#
Togata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Togata trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #T1#
King is trying to improve his position.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Togata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Togata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Togata connects with a decent elbow.
Togata scoring with punches and elbows.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Togata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Togata is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to get to full guard but Togata has control of the leg.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Togata working King over with strikes. #SUB#
Togata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King wants to stand up but Togata is controlling him. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togata is one step ahead there.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King keeping moving, preventing Togata from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is trying to control the position but Togata postures up.
Togata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Togata is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Togata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Togata tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King with the counter takedown but Togata avoids it easily.#TD2#
King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Togata on his heels. He'll look to pass Togata's guard now, I'm sure.
King wants to control from the top but Togata keeps moving. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Togata manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Togata in his guard.#REVR#
Togata lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Togata trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T1#
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Togata has passed into side control.
Togata wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Togata off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Togata is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if King gets his way!
Togata manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Togata.
#SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Togata defends easily.
Togata lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Togata passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Togata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Togata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Togata prevents King from improving his position.
King keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Togata slows the pace down in half guard.
Togata prevents King from improving his position.
Togata 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.
Togata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshi Togata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Togata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Togata eventually gives up the hold.
Togata winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Togata wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Togata works his foot free and advances to mount.
Togata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Togata looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Togata in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Togata landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Togata dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Togata instigates a clinch.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togata after a bit of a struggle.
Togata stops a takedown attempt from King.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togata after a bit of a struggle.
Yoshi Togata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter King.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Togata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
King gets caught napping as Togata dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Togata defends easily.
Togata stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Togata wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Togata lands a couple of digs.
Togata advances position into side control!
Togata in side control lands a decent elbow.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Togata connects with a decent elbow.
King manages to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Togata is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Togata seems to be looking for submissions.
King taking some punishment here, with Togata in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Togata there.
Dexter King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Togata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Togata defends it easily.#SUB#
Togata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to stand and escape but Togata is having none of it.
Togata with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Togata drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Togata off! Togata jumps back into King's guard. #T3##SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Togata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Togata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togata works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Togata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Togata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Togata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Togata works his way back into a safe position though.
King wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Togata pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Togata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Togata looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Togata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Togata eventually gives up the hold.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yoshi Togata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Togata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Togata 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Yoshi Togata!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Yoshi Togata!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Yoshi Togata!
Yoshi Togata wins by unanimous decision!
Dexter King was interviewed post fight and said 'No one can Defeat me cuZ "I DONT GIVE UP"'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Togata lands a nice looking body shot.
Chigurh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togata is fending him off so far but Chigurh persists. Nope, Togata circles away and we're back to standing.
Chigurh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togata is fending him off so far but Chigurh persists. Nope, Togata circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Togata scores with a takedown into Chigurh's guard.
Chigurh wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment.
Togata lands a couple of digs.
Togata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Togata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Togata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Togata preventing the sweep.
Togata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Togata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chigurh wants to get back to full guard.
Chigurh is working hard here to advance position.
Chigurh landing rabbit punches to the side of Togata's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Togata 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.
Chigurh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Togata throwing shots but Chigurh is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Togata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chigurh defends it well.
Chigurh landing rabbit punches to the side of Togata's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chigurh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Togata works over Chigurh with some ground and pound from guard.
Chigurh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chigurh with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Togata can't handle though.
#T2#
Togata throwing strikes from guard but Chigurh blocks nicely.
Chigurh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chigurh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Togata is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chigurh wants to sweep but no luck.
Chigurh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chigurh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chigurh throwing shots but Togata is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Chigurh there.
Chigurh with the ground and pound but Togata uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chigurh works over Togata with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chigurh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chigurh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chigurh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Chigurh with a nice head shot there.
Chigurh lands a couple of elbows.
Chigurh works over Togata with some ground and pound from guard.
Chigurh works over Togata with some ground and pound from guard.
Togata 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.
Togata looks winded!
Chigurh passes Togata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chigurh lands with a punch from half guard.
Chigurh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chigurh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chigurh lands with a punch from half guard.
Chigurh lands with a punch from half guard.
Chigurh working Togata over with strikes. #T4#
Chigurh moves nicely into side control.
Chigurh working the ground and pound.
Togata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigurh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Togata takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chigurh is putting a hurting on Togata here, landing some big shots from side control.
Togata prevents Chigurh from improving position.
Chigurh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chigurh working the ground and pound.
Chigurh cracks Togata with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Togata taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Chigurh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chigurh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chigurh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togata swivels and escapes.
Chigurh goes for a double leg but Togata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Togata continues to drive forward.
Chigurh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togata swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Chigurh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togata leaves Chigurh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chigurh with a poor takedown
and Togata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chigurh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chigurh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Togata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chigurh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Togata can do to turn this around?
Togata cracks Chigurh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chigurh shoots in looking for a takedown. Togata tries to sprawl out of it but Chigurh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Togata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigurh tries for a takedown but Togata circles away easily
and Togata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Togata feints a jab promting Chigurh to slip. Togata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chigurh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Togata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chigurh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chigurh shoots in and drives through. Togata sprawls well.
Chigurh fails with a takedown attempt.
Togata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chigurh shoots in and drives through. Togata sprawls well.
Togata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chigurh defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Togata. No joy for Chigurh on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Chigurh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Togata's guard.
Chigurh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Togata manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Togata throws a big right hand that misses.
Chigurh lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Chigurh wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment.
Chigurh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chigurh tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigurh tries to strike from the bottom.
Chigurh wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment.
Chigurh is striking but Togata is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Togata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chigurh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anton Chigurh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Togata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chigurh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Togata 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.
#T3#
Togata thows a huge punch but Chigurh dodges it nicely.
Chigurh wants to improve his position but Togata is controlling well.
Chigurh manages to get to full guard.
Chigurh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togata is one step ahead there.
Togata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chigurh scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Togata stopping the sweep attempt from Chigurh.
Chigurh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chigurh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togata is one step ahead there.
Chigurh scores with a nice shot.
Chigurh wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment.
Togata trying to control but Chigurh is working from the bottom.
Chigurh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Togata advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chigurh striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Chigurh is trying to improve his position.
Togata landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Togata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chigurh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Togata pinned against the cage. Togata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Togata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chigurh shoots in for a double leg but Togata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Togata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Chigurh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Togata on his heels. He'll look to pass Togata's guard now, I'm sure.
Togata working a defensive guard here.
Chigurh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Togata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chigurh wants to pass the guard but Togata is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigurh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chigurh throws an elbow that misses. Togata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chigurh's guard. Nice move by Togata!#REVB#
Chigurh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Chigurh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Togata trying to control the position.
Chigurh postures up in Togata's guard and throws a big left but Togata blocks it.
Chigurh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chigurh wants to pass the guard but Togata is keeping the position.
Togata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chigurh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Togata's head.
Togata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chigurh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Togata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chigurh wants to sweep here but Togata controlling him for the moment.
Chigurh striking from his own guard. #T2#
Chigurh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chigurh lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Togata stopping the sweep attempt from Chigurh.
Togata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Togata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Togata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chigurh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chigurh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Togata.
Chigurh wants to sweep but no luck.
Chigurh wants to improve his position but instead Togata has moved into half guard.
Chigurh gets back to full guard.
Togata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Togata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chigurh wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Chigurh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chigurh trying to strike off his back.
Togata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Togata stopping the sweep attempt from Chigurh.
Chigurh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chigurh throwing shots but Togata is blocking nicely.
Chigurh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chigurh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Togata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chigurh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chigurh's back!#SUB2#
Togata is working for a rear naked choke. Chigurh is not defending it well and Togata has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Chigurh refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Chigurh's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Togata!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 2
Date: Mar 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Blash shoots for a takedown but Togata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Togata tries to keep at a distance but Blash has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Blash tightens his grip and picks Togata up, before dumping him to the ground. Togata manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Togata scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Togata or perhaps it was just good defense by Blash, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Togata as Blash shoots in.
Togata throws the kick towards the body but Blash avoids it.#TD#
Blash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Togata's guard.
Togata wants to get back to his feet but Blash passes into half guard.
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!#REVB#
Blash wants to advance to full mount but Togata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Togata trying to control the position.
Blash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Togata looking for a triangle here. Blash is fighting it but it looks tight! Togata pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blash is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoshi Togata!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 1
Date: Mar 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Mattos drives through and clinches with Togata against the cage.
Togata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mattos after a bit of a struggle.
Togata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mattos to keep the fight standing.
Togata is trying to pull guard but Mattos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Togata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Togata breaks from the clinch.
Togata throws a series of punches but Mattos avoids them all with ease.
Togata avoids a kick to the body.
Mattos dodges the punch combination from Togata.
Togata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mattos.
Mattos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mattos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Togata is fending him off so far but Mattos persists. Nope, Togata circles away and we're back to standing.
As Mattos tries to get set, Togata tries to push him back and clinch up but Mattos manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mattos pinned against the cage. Mattos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Mattos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Togata is trying to drag Mattos to the mat but Mattos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mattos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Mattos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mattos darts in looking for a takedown but Togata gets double underhooks and turns Mattos into the cage.
Togata doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattos circles away.
Mattos lands a nice hook to Togata's body. Togata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mattos misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Togata tries to keep at a distance but Mattos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mattos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Mattos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togata after a bit of a struggle.
Mattos tries to pull guard but Togata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Mattos breaks from the clinch.
Mattos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Togata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mattos somewhat.
Togata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Togata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Togata is looking to clinch. #TD#
Togata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mattos did well to prevent Togata getting side control.
Mattos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Togata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Togata is thwarting Mattos's attempts to control the position.
Togata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Mattos trying to hold on to Togata's head to control him but Togata postures up.
Mattos wants to get back to full guard but Togata has mounted him!
Togata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Togata lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togata working the ground and pound effectively.
Mattos is bucking up trying to escape but Togata cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mattos is squirming around, avoiding Togata's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mattos tries to reverse the position but Togata maintains control.
Mattos keeps trying to improve his position.
Togata is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mattos is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Togata looking to break Mattos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mattos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Togata will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Togata controls the action.#SUB#
Togata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will Togata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Togata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mattos dives in and grabs Togata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Togata pushes down on Mattos's head and hops out.
A punch lands to the side of Togata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mattos dives in for a single leg takedown but Togata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Togata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Togata gets tackled into the cage by Mattos. Mattos maintains the clinch.
Mattos stalling.
Mattos is trying to maintain a safe position but Togata gets an underhook and turns Mattos into the cage.
Mattos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Togata after a bit of a struggle.
Yoshi Togata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alki Mattos.
Mattos tries to pull guard but Togata holds him up against the cage and eventually Mattos drops back down to his feet.
Mattos working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Togata works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Togata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mattos, up you get! #TD#
Togata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Togata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mattos is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Togata.
Togata is trying to control. Mattos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Togata 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.
Togata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mattos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Togata jumps into side control!
Togata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mattos can do to turn this around?
Mattos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Togata prevents Mattos from escaping the position.#T2##SUB#
Togata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mattos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Togata advances nicely into full mount.
Mattos tries to hold on but Togata postures up.
Mattos tries to improve his position but instead Togata has taken his back!
Togata trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Mattos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yoshi Togata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Togata is persistently looking for the submission but Mattos is defending it well.
#SUB#
Togata is looking for the choke from the back position but Mattos is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Togata is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mattos has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Togata has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mattos taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Togata doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Togata!
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