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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XXX
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Felly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todayashi manages to avoid it.
Felly lands a nice looking body shot.
Felly scores with a sloppy right hand. Todayashi should have avoided that one.
Felly missing with a left hand there. Todayashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todayashi jabs Felly right on the nose. Felly blinks but takes it well.
Todayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felly misses with a body shot.
Todayashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todayashi.
Felly tests Todayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Felly works Todayashi's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Felly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todayashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Felly lands a really nice looking cross but Todayashi seems unphased.
Todayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Felly.
Felly connects with a nice looking jab.
Felly throws out a loose jab but Todayashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good exchange - Felly coming out on top.#T1#
Todayashi drops his hands momentarily and Felly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Felly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Felly lands a jab to the nose.
Felly connects with the punch.
Todayashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Felly.
Todayashi swinging wildly here.
Felly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todayashi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Felly misses with a hook. Todayashi ducked under it nicely.
Todayashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Felly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Todayashi's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Felly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Felly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todayashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felly tests Todayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blinko Felly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Todayashi tries to move into range but Felly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felly moves out of range as Todayashi throws a body kick.
Felly feints the counter takedown.
Felly lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todayashi.
Todayashi cracks Felly with an open hand slap.
Felly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Felly lands a body shot.
Todayashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blinko Felly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felly lands with a nice body punch.
Felly cracks Todayashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todayashi misses with a head kick.
Todayashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Felly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todayashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Felly.
Felly cracks Todayashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Felly connects with a crisp jab.
Felly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Felly.
Todayashi scores with a hook.
Todayashi throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Blinko Felly has been cut.#CL#
Todayashi closes the distance and pushes Felly back into the cage.
A short right from Todayashi.
Felly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Todayashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Felly takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todayashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Todayashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Todayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todayashi misses with a wild combination.
Felly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todayashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Jab, jab by Felly - just one landing.
Felly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Felly misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Todayashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todayashi. #BC#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Felly. That snapped Todayashi's head back.
Todayashi lands a body shot.
Felly thuds his right hand into Todayashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todayashi takes one on the button.
Felly ducks right into an uppercut from Todayashi.
Jab from Felly.
Todayashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Todayashi connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Todayashi.
Todayashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Felly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todayashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todayashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blinko Felly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blinko Felly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Todayashi scores with a nice body kick.
Todayashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Felly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Felly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todayashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Felly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todayashi shoots in for a takedown but Felly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Felly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Felly.
Todayashi throws a leg kick but Felly moved away.
Felly tests Todayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Todayashi forces Felly back against the cage and clinches.
Todayashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Todayashi - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felly tries to pull guard but Todayashi won't allow it.
Felly tries to pull guard but Todayashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Felly drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Todayashi tightens his grip and picks Felly up, before dumping him to the ground. Felly manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Felly pushes a forearm under Todayashi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Todayashi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blinko Felly! |
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Event:
KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Todayashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Trip.#CL#
Todayashi has closed the distance and engaged Trip in a clinch.
Todayashi lands a damaging elbow.
Trip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Todayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trip taking a breather.
Todayashi avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trip takes a knee to the side of the body.
Todayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trip wants to break free but Todayashi has control.
Todayashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Todayashi breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Trip with a poor takedown
and Todayashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Trip looks winded!#CL#
Todayashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trip, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Todayashi on the inside.
Todayashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Trip controls his hands.
Todayashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todayashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Todayashi crunches a lovely knee into Trip's ribcage.
Todayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Todayashi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Todayashi instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todayashi taking a breather.
Todayashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todayashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Todayashi lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Todayashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trip prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trip looking to slow down the pace here.
Todayashi scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Todayashi breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Todayashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Todayashi trying to control the position but Trip is working away.
Todayashi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU#
Todayashi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Trip forces Todayashi back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Todayashi.
#TD#
Todayashi wants the takedown. Trip is fighting it off but Todayashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trip's guard against the cage.
Todayashi wants to control from the top but Trip keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Todayashi trying to control but Trip is working from the bottom.
Todayashi postures up.
Todayashi trying to control but Trip is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigo Todayashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Todayashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Todayashi working Trip over with knees to the body.
Trip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Todayashi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todayashi.
Trip looking to slow down the pace here.
Trip is working for takedown but Todayashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Todayashi.
Todayashi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Scott Trip has been cut.
Todayashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Todayashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trip is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todayashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Todayashi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Todayashi lands a knee to the body.
Todayashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Todayashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trips head.
Todayashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Todayashi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trip is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in half guard, Todayashi seems content to control.#SU#
Todayashi stands up and beckons Trip to join him on the feet. #CL#
Todayashi clinches up with Trip and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Todayashi can't find room to land a body shot as Trip controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Todayashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Todayashi lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Todayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Todayashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Todayashi lands an elbow inside.
Todayashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trip fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Todayashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trip sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Trip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Todayashi moves into the clinch.
Todayashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todayashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trip tries to score a body lock takedown but Todayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ichigo Todayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Trip.
Todayashi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Todayashi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Todayashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Todayashi drives through and clinches with Trip against the cage.
Todayashi lands a shoulder strike.
Trip being controlled against the cage.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Todayashi.
Todayashi scores with a shot to the side of Trip's head.
Trip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trip tries to pull guard but Todayashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ichigo Todayashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todayashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todayashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Todayashi breaks from the clinch.
Trip shoots in but no luck this time.
Todayashi tries to clinch but Trip moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todayashi. Trip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todayashi tries for a takedown but Trip circles away easily
and Trip counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigo Todayashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Trip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Todayashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trip sprawls well. Trip wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todayashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Todayashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todayashi throws a series of punches but Trip avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Todayashi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todayashi lands an elbow that stopped Trip in his tracks for a moment.
Todayashi gets underhooks to prevent Trip's takedown attempt.
Trip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Todayashi.
Trip wants to get back to striking at distance but Todayashi won't allow it.
Trip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Trip can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Trip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trip tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todayashi landing knees to the body.
Todayashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Todayashi lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Todayashi.
Todayashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trip's defenses.
Todayashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trip can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Todayashi.
Todayashi lands an elbow inside that Trip shrugs off.
Todayashi pushes Trip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Todayashi.
Todayashi is stalling here.
#T2#
Todayashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Todayashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trip's defenses.
Todayashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Todayashi scores with a knee to the head.
Todayashi lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Todayashi.
Todayashi lands an elbow that stopped Trip in his tracks for a moment.
Todayashi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trip's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Todayashi.
#BC#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Todayashi dives in and scores a takedown into Trip's guard.
Todayashi slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SU#
Todayashi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Trip swats away the attempt to clinch by Todayashi.
Todayashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Trip circles away.
Trip swats away the attempt to clinch by Todayashi.
Todayashi backing away here, and Trip unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todayashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichigo Todayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Todayashi. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Todayashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trip defends it nicely.
Todayashi is looking to clinch.
Todayashi looks for the body kick but Trip saw that one coming.
Ichigo Todayashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Trip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todayashi as he avoids it easily.
Trip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todayashi moves in looking to clinch but Trip pushes him off.
Todayashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trip counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichigo Todayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todayashi 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigo Todayashi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ichigo Todayashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XV NYE
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Ernesto. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Ernesto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Todayashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Todayashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todayashi takes a shot to the head.
Todayashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ernesto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todayashi.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todayashi backwards.
Ernesto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Todayashi or not.
Todayashi looks winded!
Todayashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Todayashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ernesto avoids it.
Ernesto prevents a body shot from Todayashi.
A hook to the body from Ernesto.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ernesto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todayashi backwards.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todayashi backwards.
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!
Ernesto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ernesto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todayashi backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todayashi backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a left hand.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Ernesto scores with a hook to the body.
Ernesto lands with a left to the head.
Ernesto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ernesto.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ernesto.
Ernesto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ernesto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ernesto lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Ernesto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Todayashi backwards.
Todayashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ernesto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ernesto is leaning against Todayashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ernesto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ernesto lands a body shot. #T2#
Ernesto lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Ernesto on the inside.
Ernesto is working Todayashi over against the cage.
Ernesto is working Todayashi over against the cage.
Ernesto scores with a shot to the side of Todayashi's head.
A short body shot lands from Ernesto as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ernesto.
A body shot lands from Ernesto.
Ernesto lands an uppercut.#ROC#Todayashi is rocked!
Ernesto has a couple of punches blocked by Todayashi.
Todayashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ernesto finish him?
Ernesto has a couple of punches blocked by Todayashi.
Ernesto throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ernesto.
Todayashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todayashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ernesto.
A head punch on the inside from Ernesto fails to land.
Ernesto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ernesto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ernesto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todayashi.
Ernesto has a couple of punches blocked by Todayashi.
Ernesto throws a head punch that misses.
Ernesto misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ernesto.
A head punch on the inside from Ernesto fails to land.
Todayashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ernesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todayashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todayashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ernesto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ernesto misses with a punch on the inside.
Ernesto misses with a punch on the inside.
Ernesto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todayashi.
Ernesto swings wildly with an uppercut but Todayashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernesto swings wildly with an uppercut but Todayashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Todayashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todayashi seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Ernesto.
Ernesto scores with a shot to the side of Todayashi's head.
Ernesto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto is working Todayashi over against the cage.
A short left from Ernesto.
Ernesto gets through Todayashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ernesto dips a shoulder and cracks Todayashi with a mighty uppercut! Todayashi falls back against the cage and Ernesto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Todayashi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ernesto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Pablo Ernesto!
El Pablo Ernesto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Mouth forces Todayashi back against the cage and clinches.
Mouth is trying to pull guard but Todayashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Todayashi lands an elbow inside that Mouth shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Big Mouth has been cut.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch but Todayashi keeps him there for the moment.
Todayashi can't find room to land a body shot as Mouth controls the action.
Todayashi landing knees to the body.
Mouth takes an elbow to the temple.
Todayashi lands with a light punch inside.
Mouth tries to pull guard but Todayashi won't allow it.
Mouth avoiding damage as Todayashi throws knees to the body.
Todayashi wants a takedown.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Todayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Todayashi controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Todayashi manages to break the clinch.
Mouth looks to clinch
and Todayashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouth misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Todayashi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Mouth clinches up with Todayashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Todayashi gets through Mouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Mouth is rocked!#T1#
Todayashi pushes Mouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Mouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mouth jumps guard but Todayashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todayashi rushes Mouth and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mouth is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Todayashi piles on the pressure and Mouth crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichigo Todayashi!
The defeated Big Mouth had this to say: 'A big thanks on King of Fighters: Iron Wolf (360k+)for the offre to fight here tonight, i'll be back much better as tonight, sorry, but tonight my opponent was better as myself.'. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws X
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Todayashi shoots in but Turner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Todayashi fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jesse Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichigo Todayashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todayashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner. #T1#
Todayashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todayashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Todayashi.
Turner thuds a left hand into Todayashi's body.
Turner lands a jab to Todayashi's midsection.
Todayashi scores with a leg kick.
Todayashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Todayashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Todayashi tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Todayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesse Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todayashi avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner sizes up Todayashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Todayashi counters with a three punch combo that has Turner backing up. Turner nods at Todayashi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Todayashi counters with a straight right hand.
Todayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todayashi.
Todayashi looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Todayashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Todayashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Todayashi throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Todayashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Todayashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner catches Todayashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Todayashi throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Todayashi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Todayashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Todayashi moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todayashi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Todayashi trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Todayashi moves into the clinch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Todayashi keeps him there for the moment.
Todayashi misses with a body punch.
Todayashi pushes off an throws an elbow but Turner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Todayashi breaks the clinch.
Turner is looking to wear down Todayashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
As Turner backs off Todayashi throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Todayashi wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Todayashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todayashi is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Todayashi.
Todayashi blocks a leg kick.
Todayashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Turner backs off Todayashi throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Jesse Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Todayashi wants to clinch
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todayashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner throws a right and a left that Todayashi avoids nicely.
Todayashi tries to clinch up.
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todayashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.#T2#
Todayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todayashi under the eye.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todayashi manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todayashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.#CL2#
Todayashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Todayashi breaks the clinch.
Todayashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todayashi.
Todayashi throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todayashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.#T3#
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todayashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Todayashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Todayashi is looking for the big counter here.
Turner lands the left hand.#CL2#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Todayashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Todayashi throws an elbow but misses.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Todayashi has double underhooks.
Todayashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todayashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Todayashi.
Todayashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todayashi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Todayashi keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Todayashi throws a head punch that misses.
Turner blocks a body shot from Todayashi. #BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todayashi can do to turn this around?
Todayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todayashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Todayashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Todayashi tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Todayashi.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Todayashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Todayashi counters with a three punch combo that has Turner backing up. Turner nods at Todayashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner tests Todayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Todayashi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Turner looks to land a combination but Todayashi avoids it well.
Turner looks to land a combination but Todayashi avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Todayashi wants to clinch.
Todayashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todayashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
#CL2#
Todayashi drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Todayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Todayashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turner avoids the elbow strike from Todayashi, against the cage.
#T2#
Todayashi tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Todayashi keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Todayashi working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Todayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todayashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands with a hook. Todayashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todayashi dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Todayashi tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.
Todayashi prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Todayashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Todayashi misses with a knee to the head.
Todayashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Todayashi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
#BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Todayashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner throws a series of punches but Todayashi moves out of range.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Todayashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Todayashi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todayashi.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todayashi misses with the combination.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Todayashi moved out of range nicely.
Todayashi scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Todayashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesse Turner!
An out of breath Jesse Turner 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:
KoF: IW Golden Claws VI
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
Todayashi swinging wildly here.
Hooper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Todayashi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Hooper moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todayashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Hooper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todayashi won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hooper has hold of Todayashi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Todayashi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hooper cranks the arm and Todayashi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Todayashi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lukas Hooper! |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws V
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalenger is looking to clinch but Todayashi is avoiding it.
#CL#
Todayashi clinches up with Dalenger and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dalenger drags the fight down to the ground.
Todayashi is fighting to break Dalenger's control of his arms but Dalenger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Dalenger is looking for a triangle but Todayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Todayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalenger controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalenger, not yet.
Dalenger has control of Todayashi's left arm, preventing Todayashi from doing any damage.
Dalenger trying to control the position.
Todayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalenger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Todayashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Todayashi is looking to stand up but Dalenger isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalenger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalenger content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Todayashi is working an open guard so Dalenger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalenger unleashes a big counter combination but Todayashi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Todayashi checks a leg kick. #TD#
Todayashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Todayashi is breathing heavily.
Dalenger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Dalenger is pressing down on Todayashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalenger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalenger trying to keep a closed guard but Todayashi is proving a slippery customer.
Dalenger controlling Todayashi's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalenger or perhaps it was just good defense by Todayashi, which made it look bad.
It looked like Todayashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Todayashi.#CL2#
Dalenger moves into range and clinches up with Todayashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Dalenger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dalenger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalenger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todayashi defends well and Dalenger ends up having to push Todayashi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalenger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todayashi circles away.
Todayashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todayashi throws a series of punches but Dalenger avoids them all with ease.
Dalenger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todayashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todayashi looks for a takedown but Dalenger sprawls well.
Dalenger throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Dalenger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Todayashi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalenger checks a low kick from Todayashi.
Dalenger throws a shot from downtown. Todayashi moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Dalenger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalenger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Todayashi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Dalenger is trying to get an arm triangle but Todayashi is defending well.
Dalenger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Todayashi!
Dalenger raining down shots from the mount!
Dalenger is landing with some decent strikes but Todayashi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dalenger controlling from mount. #T2#
Dalenger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dalenger content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dalenger working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Todayashi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dalenger off and cradles Todayashi's limp body as Dalenger celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Paul Dalenger! |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round 6
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Todayashi defends it nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Todayashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todayashi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Todayashi shoots in.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todayashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Todayashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Todayashi won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todayashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Todayashi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Todayashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slenzy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Todayashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Todayashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Todayashi's takedown attempt.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Todayashi pulls Johnson into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Todayashi is retaining full guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Todayashi sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Todayashi's head. #ES2#
Todayashi kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Todayashi tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Todayashi wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Todayashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ichigo Todayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Todayashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Todayashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Todayashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Todayashi's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Todayashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Todayashi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Todayashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to drag Todayashi to the mat but Todayashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Todayashi missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Todayashi tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Todayashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Todayashi won't allow it.
#BC2#
Todayashi breaks from the clinch.
Todayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Todayashi looks winded!#CL2#
Todayashi instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Todayashi manages to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Todayashi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Todayashi tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson is trying to push Todayashi away but Todayashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Todayashi scores with a knee to the head.
Todayashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigo Todayashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Todayashi moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#CL2#
Todayashi has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Todayashi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Todayashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Todayashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Todayashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todayashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Todayashi prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Todayashi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Todayashi throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Todayashi.
Todayashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Todayashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Todayashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Todayashi lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todayashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todayashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Todayashi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todayashi.
Todayashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todayashi wants a takedown.
Slenzy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichigo Todayashi.
Todayashi is breathing heavily.
Todayashi misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Todayashi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Todayashi defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Todayashi from controlling successfully.
Todayashi is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todayashi defends well.#T3#
Johnson seems keen to control Todayashi's posture.
Todayashi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slenzy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Todayashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Todayashi is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Todayashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Todayashi won't allow it.
Todayashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todayashi lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Todayashi.
Todayashi tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson jumps guard but Todayashi stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Todayashi pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todayashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todayashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigo Todayashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Todayashi works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Todayashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Todayashi rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todayashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todayashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Todayashi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Todayashi back against the cage.
Todayashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Todayashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todayashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slenzy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todayashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Todayashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson pushes Todayashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Todayashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todayashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Todayashi lands a body punch.
Todayashi misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Todayashi misses with a body punch.
Todayashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Todayashi.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Todayashi.
Todayashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todayashi is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Todayashi down to the mat. Todayashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Todayashi tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Todayashi wants to clinch.
Todayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todayashi wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Todayashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Todayashi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slenzy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson feints a jab promting Todayashi to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Todayashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Todayashi tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Todayashi.#CL2#
Todayashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Todayashi lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Todayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Todayashi has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Johnson is looking to control Todayashi's arms but Todayashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Ichigo Todayashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Todayashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todayashi.
Todayashi lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Todayashi.
Todayashi misses with an elbow over the top.
Todayashi lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Todayashi.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slenzy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichigo Todayashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Todayashi lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichigo Todayashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Todayashi 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigo Todayashi! |
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