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Event:
DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Egyptian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imanari sprawls well initially but Egyptian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Imanari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Egyptian trying to control the pace.
Egyptian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imanari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Egyptian not doing much here.
Egyptian is trying to control the action in half guard but Imanari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian controlling the action here.#T1#
Egyptian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Egyptian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Egyptian works his way into full mount!
Egyptian controlling his opponent.
Egyptian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Egyptian lands a heavy elbow.
Imanari is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Egyptian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Egyptian controlling from the full mount.
Egyptian looking to ground and pound but Imanari is blocking nicely.
Egyptian controlling the position easily from mount.
Imanari has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Egyptian's lack of action.
#T3#
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Imanari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egyptian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imanari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Egyptian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Egyptian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Imanari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Imanari desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Egyptian prevents Imanari from improving his position.
Egyptian controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Egyptian throws a hook but Imanari avoids it easily.#TD2#
Imanari drives through with a takedown into Egyptian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Imanari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Egyptian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Imanari controls his hands.
Imanari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Egyptian tries to circle away but Imanari has him pinned against the cage.
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Egyptian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Imanari goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imanari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Imanari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egyptian is defending well.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Imanari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Imanari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Egyptian regains guard immediately.
Imanari won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully.
Imanari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Egyptian wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Imanari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Egyptian is adopting a defensive guard.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imanari can do to turn this around?#T2#
Imanari is stalling in the full guard.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Imanari's guard. #REVR#
Egyptian controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Egyptian trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Egyptian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Imanari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Egyptian is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action.
Imanari controlling from the full mount.
Egyptian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Egyptian wants to control but Imanari is having none of it.
Egyptian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Imanari wants to control the pace but Egyptian is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Imanari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Imanari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Egyptian's half guard.
Kazuo Imanari has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Egyptian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Imanari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari postures up.
Imanari is pushing down on Egyptian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Egyptian is fighting to maintain full guard but Imanari has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Egyptian wants to control but Imanari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Egyptian trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Egyptian gets back to half guard.
Egyptian is trying to control but Imanari passes into side control!
Egyptian tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
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.
Imanari trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian struggling a bit here.
Egyptian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Imanari tries to move to full mount but Egyptian actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Imanari passes to side control.
Egyptian seems a little lost for a moment, as Imanari dominates the positioning.
Egyptian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Egyptian sneaks back into half guard.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Egyptian is controlling Imanari's trapped leg to prevent Imanari from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Egyptian gets back to full guard.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.#TD#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian controlling the pace.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Imanari is defending well.
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 Ishmael Egyptian.
Well Egyptian 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
During a confident post fight interview, Ishmael Egyptian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Imanari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Huhrera counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Imanari is fighting off a takedown attempt but Huhrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Imanari to the mat. Imanari regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Imanari
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Imanari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huhrera is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari wants to improve his position but instead Huhrera has moved into half guard.
Huhrera stalling. #T1#
Huhrera is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Imanari is adopting a defensive guard.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imanari wants to sweep here but Huhrera controlling him for the moment.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Imanari being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Imanari is defending well.
Imanari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huhrera 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huhrera 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huhrera (2) vs (4) Imanari
Imanari is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Imanari just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Huhrera tries to roll but Imanari sticks to his back.
Our spies down at at Arcalimon Top Team inform us that Imanari has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huhrera breaks Imanari's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (4) Imanari
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Imanari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5##SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imanari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Huhrera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (7) vs (4) Imanari
Huhrera controlling the position. #SUB#
Huhrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imanari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Huhrera looking to control but instead Imanari has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Imanari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Huhrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Huhrera trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Huhrera trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Huhrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (4) Imanari
Huhrera wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Huhrera looking to control but instead Imanari has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Imanari defending well.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Imanari trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Huhrera pushes down on Imanari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imanari tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is just content to waste time from the top position. Imanari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T11#
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Imanari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huhrera stacks Imanari on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huhrera ! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (13) vs (4) Imanari
Imanari prevents Huhrera from improving position.
Huhrera wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Imanari seems a little lost for a moment, as Huhrera dominates the positioning.#T12#
Imanari regains half guard.
Imanari wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Huhrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom. #T13#
Imanari trying to hold on to Huhrera 's head to control him but Huhrera postures up.
#SUB#
Huhrera seems to be working for a kimura but Imanari defends the submission attempt.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away.
Huhrera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Imanari! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (16) vs (4) Imanari
Huhrera trying to control but Imanari is having none of it. #T14#
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is looking to work his way around to Imanari's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunder is trying to pull guard but Imanari has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Thunder successfully pulls guard.
Thunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Imanari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thunder has an active guard here but Imanari has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thunder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Let's hope that Imanari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Imanari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Imanari is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Imanari is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Imanari is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is controlling Imanari's trapped leg to prevent Imanari from advancing to side control.
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Imanari is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder trying to hold on to Imanari's head to control him but Imanari postures up.
Imanari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Imanari wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder wants to control the action here but instead Imanari manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Imanari
Thunder wants to control but Imanari is having none of it.
Thunder has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thunder (0) vs (6) Imanari
Imanari is controlling the position but Thunder somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Imanari is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thunder reverses the position - he's now on top in Imanari's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (6) Imanari
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Imanari 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.
Thunder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Imanari is pulling down on Thunder's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Imanari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Thunder is pushing down on Imanari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imanari is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Imanari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Thunder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Imanari tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Imanari manages to get to full guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imanari is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Imanari wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thunder wants to take a breather but Imanari is having none of it.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Imanari is defending well.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Thunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Imanari is still trying to improve position.
Thunder trying to control from Imanari's half guard. Imanari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Thunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Thunder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Imanari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Imanari has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (8) Imanari#T12#
Thunder looking to control.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imanari controls the pace.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Thunder working a defensive guard but Imanari manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (11) Imanari
Thunder is looking for a sweep.
Thunder is letting Imanari control him for a moment.
Thunder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Imanari is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Thunder trying to control but Imanari postures up.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 11 to 2.
Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kazuo Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Tzien has closed the distance and engaged Imanari in a clinch.
Tzien wants a takedown.
#TD#
Imanari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imanari (2) vs (0) Tzien
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari 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.
Tzien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Tzien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (2) vs (2) Tzien
Tzien stopping the sweep attempt from Imanari.#SUB#
Imanari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tzien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Tzien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzien advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (2) vs (5) Tzien
Tzien wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Tzien controls the position from side control.#T2#
Tzien taking a break here but Imanari is having none of it and regains half guard.
Imanari trying to control from the bottom.
Tzien controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tzien trying to work for an americana but Imanari has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Tzien lying in Imanari's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Imanari decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tzien taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Imanari shows good takedown defense.
Imanari leaves Siam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Imanari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Imanari
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Imanari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Siam's thigh. Siam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Siam being controlled here, momentarily.
Siam keeping full guard, as Imanari tries to pass. #T2#
Imanari wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam pulls Imanari in close to his closed guard and prevents Imanari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam trying to control the position here. #T3#
Imanari is stalling in the full guard.
Siam trying to control the position here.
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Imanari
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Siam is looking to advance position but Imanari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (6) Imanari
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Imanari controlling the pace for now.
Siam is working to get back to half guard.
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siam regains half guard.#T6#
Imanari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Imanari is keen to just control but Siam is a slippery customer.
Siam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Imanari content to control rather than advance.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Imanari is controlling the pace.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Imanari sits in half guard.
Imanari controlling the action here. #T8#
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Imanari has control of the leg.
Imanari is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
Siam has a hand on Imanari's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Imanari takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (2) vs (9) Imanari#T9#
Imanari avoids the attempt from Siam to control.
Imanari wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
Imanari prevents Siam from getting the reversal.#T10#
Imanari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siam looking to control.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Imanari passes Siam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Imanari is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Imanari is pressing down on Siam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siam is holding on for now.
Siam is staying active underneath Imanari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
Imanari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Imanari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imanari controlling the pace.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari trying to control the pace. #T14#
Imanari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (2) vs (12) Imanari
Imanari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam misses with a takedown attempt - Imanari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Imanari enables Siam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Imanari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Imanari
Imanari looking for a sweep. Not yet Imanari, not yet.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
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.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Imanari defends it.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam is pressing down on Imanari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imanari is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Siam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Imanari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Imanari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Imanari defends it.
Imanari wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T5#
Imanari is still trying to improve position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Imanari defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Imanari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is just content to waste time from the top position. Imanari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Siam passes into half guard.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Imanari defends it.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Imanari is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imanari avoid being mounted?
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Imanari is trying to control but can't.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.#T9#
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imanari controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imanari is trying to keep Siam in close.
#T10#
Siam won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Imanari is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imanari working a defensive guard here.
#T11##SUB2#
Imanari throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Siam escapes and throws Imanari's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Imanari
Siam trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Imanari tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position. #T12#
Siam staying calm.
Siam wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Siam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Siam prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13#
Imanari is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control.
Imanari is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T14#
Imanari is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Imanari wants to control but Siam postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam controls the position.
Imanari is not content to let Siam control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli tries to sprawl but Imanari drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Imanari
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Imanari is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Halli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imanari wants to pass to mount but Halli is defending the position.
Imanari controlling the pace.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T2#
Halli tries to get to full guard but Imanari has control of the leg.
Halli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
Imanari trying to mount his opponent but Halli defends it.
Imanari prevents Halli from improving his position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is looking to pass Halli's guard but actually Halli recovers to full guard.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halli pulls Imanari in close to prevent any damage.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Halli is pulling down on Imanari's head to control his posture.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Imanari looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
Imanari stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Imanari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Halli is trying to control the position but Imanari postures up.
Imanari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Imanari
Imanari controlling the position.#T9#
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom. #T10#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Imanari controlling the position.#T11#
Halli stays in close to Imanari's body and controls the position.
Imanari looking to control.
Imanari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Imanari is retaining full guard. #T12#
Halli postures up.
Imanari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Halli pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T13#
Imanari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halli is staying active.
Imanari keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Halli trying to pass the guard but Imanari defending well.
Halli prevents Imanari from improving his position.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Imanari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Imanari. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Imanari
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kazuo Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots for a double leg takedown but Imanari sprawls well. He's pushed Toehold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Imanari attempts a counter takedown but Toehold avoids it well and moves away.
Toehold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imanari circles away.#CL#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Toehold wants a takedown but no success here.
Kazuo Imanari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD#
Imanari turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Imanari manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Imanari (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to buck Imanari off but Imanari is having none of it.
Toehold prevents Imanari from improving position.
Imanari controls the position.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari takes a little break here. Toehold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Imanari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Toehold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toehold.#T2#
Toehold has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (4) vs (2) Toehold#T3#
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Imanari is retaining full guard.
Imanari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
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.
Imanari pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Imanari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (6) vs (2) Toehold#T5#
Toehold is trying to keep Imanari in close.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T6#
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Imanari's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (6) vs (4) Toehold
Imanari working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (6) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Imanari is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Imanari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Imanari tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold controlling the pace. #T8#
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Imanari defends it.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working. #SUB2#
Imanari is defending against the submission attempts here by Toehold.
Toehold wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy. #T9#
Imanari is controlling Toehold's trapped leg to prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Imanari wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Toehold is pressing down on Imanari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imanari is holding on for now.
Imanari is looking to improve his position.
Imanari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Toehold is pressing down on Imanari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imanari is holding on for now.
Toehold is looking to pass Imanari's guard but actually Imanari recovers to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Imanari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Imanari has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Imanari trying to control the position.
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Toehold prevents Imanari from improving his position.
Imanari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imanari (10) vs (7) Toehold
Will Imanari go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Imanari is really struggling to control Toehold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Imanari biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
Toehold controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Imanari is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
Imanari is not going to allow Toehold to sit and survive in this position.
Imanari trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toehold doesn't escape. #T14##SUB#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Imanari's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (10) vs (9) Toehold
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari managing to control the position.
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Kazuo Imanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Geronimo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imanari swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia is working for takedown but Imanari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Imanari is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Imanari
Imanari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Imanari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Imanari defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Imanari looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Imanari defends well.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Imanari 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. #SUB#
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Imanari stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Imanari
Imanari trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imanari off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (4) vs (5) Imanari
Imanari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SUB#
Garcia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Imanari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Imanari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (7) Imanari
Imanari pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imanari moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (4) vs (10) Imanari
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Imanari content just to control the position here.
Imanari tries to control but Garcia wriggling away. #T4#
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Imanari trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Imanari has a good base and remains in mount.
Imanari trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Imanari tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Imanari is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now. #T6#
Imanari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (4) vs (13) Imanari
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Imanari tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Imanari controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Garcia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (4) vs (16) Imanari
Imanari controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
Imanari wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Imanari controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Imanari's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (6) vs (16) Imanari#T8#
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Imanari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imanari gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Imanari dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (6) vs (18) Imanari
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9##SUB#
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Imanari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is in trouble now - Imanari has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (6) vs (21) Imanari
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Garcia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (6) vs (24) Imanari#SUB2#
Imanari working for a choke but Garcia is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Garcia right now.
Garcia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garcia is really stuck here.
#T11#
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (6) vs (27) Imanari
Imanari trying to control.
Imanari controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Imanari is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Imanari's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (27) Imanari#T12##SUB#
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Imanari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Imanari has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (29) Imanari#SUB#
Garcia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Imanari has picked Garcia up and slammed him! Garcia can't keep hold of the triangle and Imanari manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (32) Imanari
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imanari controlling the position.
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T13#
Garcia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (8) vs (34) Imanari
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (37) Imanari
Garcia prevents Imanari from getting a body triangle.#T14##SUB2#
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garcia wants to escape the position.
Imanari trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Garcia doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Imanari go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Imanari is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garcia wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 37 to 8.
An out of breath Kazuo Imanari 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:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 52 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Imanari instigates a clinch.
Imanari is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Imanari has clasped his hands together around Pancake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Imanari
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake is letting Imanari control him for a moment.
Pancake gets back to half guard.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Imanari is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard but Imanari has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (7) Imanari
Imanari in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Pancake tries to bench press Imanari off him but Imanari keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake is trying to escape the position but Imanari is controlling the position.
Pancake wants to control but Imanari postures up.
Pancake is not content to let Imanari control the position. #T2#
Pancake wants to control but Imanari postures up.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Imanari keeps moving and retains side control.
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake struggling a bit here.#T3#
Pancake is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Pancake wants to control but Imanari postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Imanari keeps moving and retains side control.
Imanari wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Imanari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pancake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Imanari controlling the position. #T4#
Pancake is not content to let Imanari control the position.
Imanari advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (9) Imanari
Pancake is trying to reverse the position but instead Imanari has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (12) Imanari#T5#
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Imanari keeps control of the position.
Imanari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Imanari controls the position.
Pancake just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pancake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Imanari postures up.
Imanari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Imanari won't allow Pancake to sweep him here.
Pancake is adopting a defensive guard.
Imanari trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Imanari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (12) Imanari
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass. #T8#
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Pancake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pancake passes Imanari's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pancake is thwarting Imanari's attempts to control the position.
Pancake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Imanari is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up. #T10#
Imanari trying to control the position here.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Pancake trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom. #T11#
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake won't allow Imanari to sweep him here. #T12#
Pancake pushes down on Imanari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working. #SUB#
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Imanari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pancake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (12) Imanari#T13#
Imanari tries to lock up and control but Pancake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imanari is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Imanari has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Imanari! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (14) Imanari
Imanari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imanari is fighting to break Pancake's control of his arms but Pancake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Imanari is looking to advance position but Pancake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (9) vs (14) Imanari
Pancake avoids the attempt from Imanari to control.
Pancake tries to take his opponent's back but Imanari turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (16) Imanari
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 16 to 9.
A relieved looking Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Imanari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Imanari regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imanari (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee stays in close to Imanari's body and controls the position.
Imanari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stays in close to Imanari's body and controls the position.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Imanari wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Imanari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Imanari is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Imanari from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Imanari can't escape the position.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imanari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Imanari wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Imanari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Imanari (0) vs (8) Lee
You can see the frustration on Imanari's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Lee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is trying to break free.
Imanari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Imanari doesn't escape.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Imanari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (2) vs (8) Lee
Imanari trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T5#
Imanari being controlled here momentarily.
Imanari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there. #T7#
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Imanari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (5) vs (8) Lee
Imanari trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Imanari just content to control the position. #T8#
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Imanari trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imanari off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imanari (5) vs (12) Lee
What can Imanari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lee keeps control of the position as Imanari tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Imanari rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Imanari buck him off.
Lee is not going to allow Imanari to sit and survive in this position.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
Imanari looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lee has good solid back control here. #T11#
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Imanari just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Imanari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Imanari tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Imanari doesn't escape. #T13#
Lee is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Imanari right now.
Imanari trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee wants to control but Imanari manages to buck him off and is now in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Imanari! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (7) vs (12) Lee
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Lee pulls Imanari in close to his closed guard and prevents Imanari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (7) vs (14) Lee
Imanari being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 14 to 7.
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Imanari shoots in but Merlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Merlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imanari (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Merlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Imanari can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Imanari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Imanari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imanari (4) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action.
Merlin tries to lock up and control but Imanari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Merlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin wants to control but Imanari is keeping busy.
Imanari not doing much here.
Imanari is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.#T4#
Merlin keeping hold of Imanari's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Merlin keeping control of the position.
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Imanari postures up. #T5#
Imanari is stalling in the full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Imanari's head to control his posture.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Imanari won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there.
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin wants to control but Imanari passes easily into half guard.
Merlin controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Imanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is looking to get back to full guard here but Imanari has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (7) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin struggling a bit here.
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Merlin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T9##SUB#
Imanari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merlin is not content to let Imanari control the position.
Merlin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Imanari's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well. #T10#
Merlin is pressing down on Imanari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Merlin's legs - danger averted.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #T11#
Merlin 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.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Imanari won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari controlling from the top position. #T12#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imanari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Imanari trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (7) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass. #T14#
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Kazuo Imanari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sitsongrit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (0) Imanari
A lull in the action here.
Imanari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Sitsongrit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Imanari's legs.
Imanari is trying to escape the position but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (6) vs (0) Imanari
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Imanari has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Imanari is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Imanari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Imanari is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Imanari can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit tries to control but Imanari wriggling away.
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imanari is looking to escape.
Imanari is looking to improve his position but Sitsongrit isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit is really struggling to control Imanari but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Imanari is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit looking to control but Imanari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Sitsongrit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Imanari is squirming around nicely.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
Imanari tries to reverse the position but Sitsongrit maintains control.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Sitsongrit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Imanari is now in Sitsongrit's guard. A big mistake from Sitsongrit there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (6) vs (2) Imanari
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet. #T6#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imanari controls the pace.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Imanari won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Imanari trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
It looks like Imanari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Imanari trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Imanari postures up.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Imanari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imanari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Imanari won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here. #T9#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Imanari trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Imanari passes into half guard.
#T10#
Sitsongrit is in trouble now - Imanari has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (6) vs (5) Imanari
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Imanari trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T11#
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Imanari content just to control the position here. #T12#
Imanari trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Imanari is trying to control here but Sitsongrit has managed to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.#T13#
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Imanari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Imanari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (6) vs (8) Imanari
Sitsongrit is controlling an arm, preventing Imanari from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.
Imanari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Imanari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Kazuo Imanari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Toehold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imanari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Toehold manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Toehold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imanari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imanari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Imanari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Imanari trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold 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.#T1##SUB#
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Imanari won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Imanari stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (3) Imanari
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.
Imanari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Imanari is controlling the pace.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imanari controlling from the top position. #T3#
Toehold is looking to sweep but instead, Imanari has passed into half guard.
Toehold tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imanari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Imanari.
#T4#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold gets full guard.
Toehold wants to control but Imanari passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Toehold moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Toehold working for submissions but it's allowed Imanari to get to half guard.
Toehold tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Imanari stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T7#
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Imanari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Toehold working for submissions but it's allowed Imanari to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Toehold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold wants to sweep but Imanari has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (6) Imanari
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Toehold working for a triangle but Imanari defends it easily.
#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Imanari
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imanari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (8) Imanari
Toehold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (8) Imanari
Imanari is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (8) Imanari
Imanari has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11##SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Imanari turns into him and now he's in Toehold's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (10) Imanari#SUB#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Imanari defends easily.
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Imanari trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (10) Imanari
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away. #T13#
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanari is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (10) Imanari
Imanari gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imanari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Imanari working for a triangle but Toehold defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Imanari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Imanari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petit scores with a punch to the head.
Petit scores with a hook.
Petit scores with a jab to the body.
Imanari walks into a jab.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Imanari moved out of range.#CL#
Imanari pushes Petit up against the cage in a clinch.
Imanari tries to pull guard but Petit won't allow it.
Imanari tries to pull guard but Petit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Imanari throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Imanari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imanari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petit just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imanari blocks it with crossed arms.
Petit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Imanari avoids it.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Imanari blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Petit.
#T1#
Imanari avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Petit scores with a knee to the head.
Imanari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Petit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Petit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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#
Imanari has his foot on Petit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petit works his way back into a safe position though.
Petit 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. #T2#
Petit preventing the sweep.
Petit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Petit defends easily.
Petit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petit stopping the sweep attempt from Imanari.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Imanari is looking to clinch.
Imanari misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Petit swats away the attempt to clinch by Imanari.
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Imanari is just out of range.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Petit breaks away and moves out of range.
Petit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Imanari backs up against the cage.
Petit misses the jab.
Petit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Petit misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Imanari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imanari.
Petit lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Petit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Imanari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imanari feinted with a counter takedown.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Imanari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imanari tries to move into range but Petit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Petit.
Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Imanari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Petit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Imanari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Imanari is just out of range.
Petit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Imanari blocks a jab.
Imanari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Imanari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Imanari.
Petit misses with a hook
#TD#
and Imanari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imanari. #SUB#
Imanari drops back looking for a leg! Petit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petit manages to kick Imanari off! Imanari jumps back into Petit's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Petit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Imanari trying to control the position.
Petit 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.
Imanari is trying to keep Petit in close.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petit stopping the sweep attempt from Imanari.
Imanari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petit won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Imanari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petit's guard. #REVR##T3#
Petit controls Imanari momentarily but Imanari frees himself.
Imanari passes Petit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petit is looking to control Imanari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petit avoid being mounted?
Petit controlling the position well.
Petit trying to control here.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Petit is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petit trying to hold on to Imanari's head to control him but Imanari postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petit throws a sloppy head kick and Imanari moves out of range easily.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Petit breaks away and moves out of range.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.
Imanari is looking to counter the offense by Petit and move into the clinch.
Petit misses with a hook. Imanari ducked under it nicely.
Petit wants to slow Imanari down by chopping away at his legs.
Imanari tries to counter with a takedown but Petit is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imanari checks it well.
Petit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Petit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petit scores with the left hand. Imanari knows he should have avoided that one.
Petit lands with an uppercut that bounces Imanari off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Imanari catches Petit right on the button with a cross.
Petit misses the shot to the body.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petit misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari tries to move into range but Petit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imanari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Petit scores with a shot to the body.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit's corner calls for a 1-2. Petit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Imanari.
Imanari attempts a counter takedown but Petit avoids it well and moves away.
Petit just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit lands a lovely overhand right.
Imanari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Imanari scrambles back to his feet.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Imanari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petit misses with a looping left.
Imanari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petit sprawls and moves away.
Imanari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Imanari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petit throws out a loose jab but Imanari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit misses with an uppercut. Imanari saw that one coming.
Imanari slips a jab from Petit.
Imanari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Imanari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Imanari throws a leg kick but Petit moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Imanari is just out of range.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Petit breaks away and moves out of range.
Petit is looking to score with low kicks.
Imanari scoring well with a low kick there.
Petit thuds his right hand into Imanari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A lazy left from Petit finds it's target.
Imanari slips a straight right by Petit.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Imanari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit lands a nice looking body shot.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Petit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jean Luc Petit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Imanari advances to half guard.
Imanari works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Petit is looking to improve his position but Imanari isn't that keen on the idea.
Petit stops Imanari from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Imanari throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imanari avoids the attempt from Petit to control.#SUB#
Imanari goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petit turns into him and now he's in Imanari's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petit 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit! |
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Event:
DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Imanari dives in and grabs Munga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munga pushes down on Imanari's head and hops out.
Munga throws a leg kick but Imanari moved away.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munga.
#CL#
Imanari has closed the distance and engaged Munga in a clinch.
Munga lands with a short shot to the head.
Imanari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imanari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munga up against the cage.
Imanari throws a head punch that misses.
Imanari jumps guard but Munga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munga scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Imanari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Imanari jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Imanari holds on and takes a little breather.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Imanari has wrist control.
Munga scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
Munga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Imanari blocks nicely.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
Munga trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Imanari controls Munga momentarily but Munga frees himself. #T2#
Munga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Munga is proving a slippery customer.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Munga works over Imanari with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Munga is working Imanari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munga won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Munga looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Munga stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Imanari throws up his legs and catches Munga in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Munga tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Imanari! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Imanari!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Imanari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Imanari checks a leg kick.
Van Asch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Imanari moved away.
Van Asch sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Imanari fails to land the takedown.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imanari slips under a jab.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Asch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Imanari saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch sizes up Imanari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imanari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Imanari walks into a left hand.
Imanari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
A low kick from Van Asch is predictable there #CL2#
and Imanari counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Imanari moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
Imanari connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Van Asch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imanari is able to avoid easily.
Imanari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imanari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Imanari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Asch motions for Imanari to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Imanari's head but Imanari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Asch is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Imanari checks it #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Asch! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Van Asch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Asch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Imanari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Imanari 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.
Van Asch is not content to let Imanari control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Asch won't allow Imanari to pass to mount.
Imanari uses his free foot to push down on Van Asch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Asch.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Imanari moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Asch.
A low kick from Van Asch misses #TD2#
and Imanari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Asch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Imanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Imanari 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch moves into full guard.
#T1#
Imanari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Asch has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Imanari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imanari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Asch.
Van Asch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Asch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imanari's hands.
Imanari is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Van Asch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imanari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.#T4#
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Imanari checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Asch tests Imanari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imanari checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Imanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Imanari blocks the low kick.
Imanari with the counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it easily.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Imanari's knee but Imanari avoids it well.
Imanari takes one on the button.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Imanari's legs.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari tries to clinch but Van Asch is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari slips under a jab.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Imanari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Imanari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch cracks Imanari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch lands a jab.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch throws out a powerful jab.
Imanari wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Imanari avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Imanari defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Imanari avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Imanari.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imanari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Imanari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Imanari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imanari down.
Imanari takes one to the chin there.
Van Asch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Imanari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch controlling Imanari's posture.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Asch wants to sweep but no luck.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving. #T3#
Van Asch controls Imanari momentarily but Imanari frees himself.
Imanari pushing down on Van Asch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Imanari trying to control from half guard but Van Asch is working away.
Van Asch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Imanari goes for an armbar but Van Asch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Van Asch.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Van Asch is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Imanari.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Imanari's defenses.
Imanari tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Imanari's shoulder, as Imanari tries to avoid the shot.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imanari misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Asch sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Imanari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Imanari moves into the clinch.
Imanari throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Imanari slips the punch.
Imanari checks a leg kick.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Van Asch pushes him away.#T1#
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Imanari. That did some damage!
Van Asch jabs Imanari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Asch is looking to chop away at Imanari's legs.
Nice shot by Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Imanari blocks the low kick.
Imanari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imanari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch lands with a right hand.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Imanari's head but Imanari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Imanari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Van Asch throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Imanari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling the position.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling the position. #BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Asch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imanari. Imanari obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Asch throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
Imanari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch motions for Imanari to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Van Asch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imanari is out of range.
A jab from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Imanari moved out of range.
Imanari blocks a jab.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Imanari.
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Imanari.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Imanari saw that one coming.
Imanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch thuds his right hand into Imanari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Imanari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Van Asch.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Asch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imanari is out of range and Van Asch settles back down.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Imanari saw that one coming.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
Imanari moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Imanari avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch had his way with Kazuo Imanari in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Imanari moves his leg out of the way.
Imanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Imanari saw it coming and moves away.
Imanari slips under a jab from Van Asch.
Imanari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Van Asch throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Imanari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Asch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imanari on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
Imanari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Van Asch keeping full guard, as Imanari tries to pass.
Imanari stands and throws Van Asch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Asch is trying to control Imanari's posture but Imanari avoids it.
Imanari tries to advance to mount but Van Asch denies him.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Asch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Asch is not content to let Imanari control the position.
Van Asch tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Van Asch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Asch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Imanari moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Imanari checks a leg kick.
Van Asch leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Imanari tries to counter with a clinch but Van Asch shakes him off and moves away.
Van Asch wants to slow Imanari down by chopping away at his legs.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Asch defends it well.
Imanari misses with a hook.#CL2#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Imanari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Imanari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Imanari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Asch's elbow.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Asch to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari stalls.
Imanari misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuo Imanari.
I think Van Asch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch retains his featherweight title!
Koos Van Asch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
O Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Imanari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Imanari saw that one coming.
Imanari checks a leg kick.
O Malley throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Imanari moves into the clinch.
Imanari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Malley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Imanari successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Malley is posturing up here but Imanari has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! O Malley tries to roll out but it's too tight and O Malley has to tap! Slick submission there by Imanari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Imanari is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imanari has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Kazuo Imanari has been cut.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imanari. Imanari obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imanari rushes Abarai and presses him up against the cage.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Imanari.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imanaris head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land. #T1#
Good body shot from Abarai.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Imanari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai lands a body punch.
A short left from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Imanari's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Abarai breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Imanari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Imanari tries to pull guard but Abarai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Imanari jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Imanari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imanari jumps guard but Abarai stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Imanari wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
A short right from Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Imanari pulls guard.
Abarai wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Abarai gets to his feet. Imanari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abarai scores with the left hand. Imanari knows he should have avoided that one.
Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Imanari throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Imanari moves to clinch but Abarai breaks away
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Abarai swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Imanari counters with a shoot takedown. Abarai fights it but they end up in guard.
Abarai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imanari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Abarai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Imanari slips a straight right by Abarai.
Imanari tries to counter with a clinch but Abarai shakes him off and moves away.
Imanari is looking to clinch. #T4#
Abarai throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Imanari moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abarai won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Imanari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Imanari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imanari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imanari goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Imanari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imanari moves into the clinch.#T1#
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Imanari controls the action.
Imanari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Imanari has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Imanari can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Imanari - that landed with a thud.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imanari can do to turn this around?
Imanari lands with a short shot to the head.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imanari blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Imanari takes a shot to the head.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Imanari.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai tries to stall but Imanari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Imanari tries to stall but Abarai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imanari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Imanari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imanari.
Imanari working aggressively here.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imanari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai looking to stall.
Abarai stalling in the clinch.
Abarai is trying to maintain a safe position but Imanari gets an underhook and turns Abarai into the cage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Imanari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abarai walks away with a smile on his face. Imanari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
Abarai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imanari shoots and misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Abarai avoids it this time.
Imanari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abarai wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Imanari is looking to clinch.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Imanari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Imanari's shoulder, as Imanari tries to avoid the shot.
Imanari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abarai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Imanari has closed the distance and engaged Abarai in a clinch.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imanari taking a breather.
Abarai pushes Imanari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai tries to stall but Imanari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Imanari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imanari with a poor takedown
and Abarai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imanari staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Imanari.
A big right from Abarai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Imanari or perhaps it was just good defense by Abarai, which made it look bad.
Imanari tries to clinch
and Abarai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazuo Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Abarai tries to keep at a distance but Imanari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Imanari successfully pulls guard.
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Abarai stands and steps away. Imanari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Imanari staying out of range there.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
Abarai checks a low kick from Imanari.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control.
Imanari laying and praying for a moment but Abarai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abarai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Imanari works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Imanari is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abarai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abarai! #SUB2#
Imanari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
Abarai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Imanari is proving hard to escape from.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Abarai wants to stand and escape but instead Imanari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Imanari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai wants to stand but Imanari is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Abarai. No joy for Imanari on that attempt.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Abarai leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abarai's waist but Abarai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Imanari off to one side.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.#T1#
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imanari manages to avoid it.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imanari.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imanari goes for a double leg but Abarai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abarai continues to drive forward.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Imanari slips the punch.
Imanari wants to counter with a clinch but Abarai pushes him away.
Imanari connects with a solid leg kick.
Imanari tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
#T2#
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imanari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imanari throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.#TD2#
Imanari looking to score a takedown here. Abarai is defending well but Imanari drives through and ends up in Abarai's guard.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Abarai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Abarai seems keen to control Imanari's posture.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Abarai working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Abarai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Imanari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abarai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imanari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imanari slips a straight right by Abarai.
Imanari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imanari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai had his way with Kazuo Imanari in that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Imanari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Imanari slips under a jab.#CL2#
Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Imanari. Imanari maintains the clinch.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Imanari controls the action.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai is leaning against Imanari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abarai to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Imanari blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Abarai breaks the clinch.
Imanari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abarai to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Imanari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abarai tries to avoid it but Imanari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abarai to the ground. Abarai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Renji Abarai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Imanari.
A big right from Abarai misses. #CL2#
Imanari drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage.
Abarai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imanari taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Imanari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Abarai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Imanari misses with an uppercut
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Abarai scores with a punch to the head.
Imanari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Imanari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imanari with a poor takedown
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Abarai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Imanari takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Imanari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the cage.
Imanari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abarai walks away with a smile on his face. Imanari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Abarai checks a low kick from Imanari.
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Imanari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abarai defends it well.
Abarai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imanari under the eye.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai sets himself, and Imanari steps forward looking for the clinch! Abarai avoids it this time.
Imanari takes one on the button.
Imanari misses with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abarai, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Renji Abarai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 67: Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Licker being controlled against the cage.
Licker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licker being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Imanari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Imanari has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Licker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Imanari.
Licker tries to stand but Imanari is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Licker can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Imanari wants to advance to full mount but Licker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Imanari 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.
Licker wants to stand but Imanari is controlling the position.
Imanari advances position into side control!
Licker trying to remain calm as Imanari controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Imanari tries to advance to mount but Licker denies him. #T3##SUB#
Imanari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Licker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Imanari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Imanari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Imanari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Licker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Imanari tries to move to mount but Licker blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Imanari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Licker, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Licker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Imanari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Imanari wants to control but Licker is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Imanari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Licker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Licker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Licker breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Licker drives through and clinches with Imanari against the cage.
Imanari is trying to stall.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Licker. #BC2#
Licker manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Licker moves into range and clinches up with Imanari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Licker to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Imanari pulls Licker into guard.
#SUB#
Imanari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Licker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Licker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Imanari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Licker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Licker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Licker's coach down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Licker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Imanari takes a shot to the head.
Licker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Licker lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Imanari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Imanari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Licker wants to stand but Imanari is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SU2#
Licker gets to his feet - Imanari follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Licker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Licker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imanari swings for the body but Licker moves out of range.
Licker throws a counter combo.
Licker looks to land a left hand but Imanari moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Imanari ducks right into an uppercut from Licker.
Licker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Imanari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Licker lands with a straight right. Imanari didn't see that one coming.
Licker throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Imanari moves into the clinch.
Licker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Imanari stalling.
Licker is trying to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling him.#BC2#
Licker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Licker looks to land a combination but Imanari avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Licker. Those never looked like landing.
Clam Licker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Imanari clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Imanari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Licker lands a hook that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Imanari trying to control the position but instead, Licker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imanari into the cage.#TD#
Imanari gets control of Licker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Imanari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Licker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imanari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Licker has managed to get both his arms back between Imanari's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Imanari has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Licker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Imanari has tightened it up now! Licker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Narvaez misses with a leg kick.
Narvaez lands with a straight right. Imanari didn't see that one coming.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Imanari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narvaez was well out of range. Poor timing from Imanari.
Imanari missing with a left hand there. Narvaez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Narvaez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narvaez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imanari.
Imanari is looking to counter the offense by Narvaez and move into the clinch.
Imanari checks a low kick from Narvaez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Imanari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imanari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Narvaez throws a lazy right hand but Imanari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a low kick, looking for Imanari's leg but Imanari calmly moves out of range.
Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imanari was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Narvaez breaks away and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Narvaez.
Imanari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narvaez.
Nice shot lands for Imanari.#CL#
Imanari gets a clinch.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imanari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imanari jumps guard but Narvaez stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Imanari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Imanari successfully pulls guard.
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!
Narvaez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Imanari pushes a forearm under Narvaez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Narvaez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
An out of breath Kazuo Imanari 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:
DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Travers throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Imanari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Imanari jumps guard but Travers stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Imanari leaning against his opponent.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Travers has him pressed against the cage.
Travers is trying to break the clinch but Imanari is controlling him.#TD#
Imanari manages to pull guard.
Travers looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers keeps trying to improve his position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travers. #T1#
Travers forces his way into half guard.
Travers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imanari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Travers is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Travers defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travers wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Travers sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Imanari doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Travers paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Imanari - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Imanari!
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 44: Imanari vs Abarai
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Imanari is just out of range.
Imanari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Imanari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abarai sprawls well. Abarai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Imanari gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a body punch but Imanari moves out of range.
Imanari throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Abarai to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Imanari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Imanari slows down the pace here.
Imanari blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Imanari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Abarai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Imanari avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Imanari is trying to pull guard but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Imanari pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Imanari is working an open guard so Abarai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abarai tries to work over Imanari's front leg with a kick but Imanari checks it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imanari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Imanari takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Imanari throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Renji Abarai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Abarai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Imanari doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai lands a nice hook to Imanari's body. Imanari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Imanari throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Imanari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Abarai scores with a hook.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Imanari moved out of range nicely.
Abarai with a hook.
Imanari throws a poor cross that misses
and Abarai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imanari with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Abarai counter with a right hand.
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imanari slips under a jab from Abarai.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abarai.
Abarai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Imanari lands an overhand right.
Imanari moves to clinch but Abarai breaks away
and Abarai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuo Imanari has been cut.#CL#
Imanari clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Abarai.
#BC2#
Abarai breaks from the clinch.
Imanari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai catches Imanari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imanari.
Imanari tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abarai manages to circle out of the way.
Abarai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Imanari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Imanari does it's job there.
Abarai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Imanari throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Imanari drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Abarai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Imanari backwards.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imanari's elbow.
A short uppercut from Abarai. #TD#
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abarai uses from the top position.
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abarai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
My spies in Hardman MMA inform me that Abarai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Imanari looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Abarai stands and steps away. Imanari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Imanari misses with a takedown
and Abarai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imanari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai throws out a counter right but Imanari avoids it with no problem.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai thows a leg kick but Imanari checks it #TD#
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Abarai is defending well.
Imanari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Abarai's thigh. Abarai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Imanari works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Abarai won't allow it.
Abarai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abarai is staying active underneath Imanari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abarai is concentrating on defense, preventing Imanari from advancing position.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abarai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abarai is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari trying to control from Abarai's half guard. Abarai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Imanari moves out of range of the strikes.
Imanari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Imanari feinted with a counter takedown.
Imanari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanari moves away.
Imanari walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.#T1#
Abarai lands a jab.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imanari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Imanari counters by clinching up.
Imanari tries to pull guard but Abarai holds him up against the cage and eventually Imanari drops back down to his feet.
Imanari fails to pull guard.
Abarai tries to stall but Imanari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Abarai pushes Imanari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Imanari pulls Abarai into guard.
#T2#
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kazuo Imanari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Abarai stands up from Imanari's guard - Abarai perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Imanari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Abarai is refusing to be controlled, as Imanari sits in half guard.
Imanari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abarai trying to control but Imanari postures up.
Abarai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Imanari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abarai defends it well.
Imanari wants to pass to mount but Abarai is defending the position.
Abarai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imanari is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Abarai misses.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imanari.
Imanari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imanari.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Imanari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abarai.
Imanari misses with a right hand
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abarai counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Imanari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Imanari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving. #T2#
Imanari looking to pass the guard.
Imanari is working hard here to advance position.#ES2#
Abarai kicks Imanari off and gets to his feet.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imanari looks for a takedown but Abarai sprawls well.#T3#
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Imanari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abarai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abarai cracks a nice hook into Imanari's ribs.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imanari throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Abarai tries to get set, Imanari tries to push him back and clinch up but Abarai manages to avoid the attempt.
Imanari loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Imanari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Imanari has his takedown stuffed
and Abarai counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Imanari moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Imanari wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kazuo Imanari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abarai is fending him off so far but Imanari persists. Nope, Abarai circles away and we're back to standing.
Imanari darts in looking for a takedown but Abarai gets double underhooks and turns Imanari into the cage.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abarai uses from the top position.
Imanari has a closed guard, preventing Abarai from standing up. #SUB#
Imanari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai is looking to stand up but Imanari won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Abarai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Imanari, up you get!
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
Imanari misses with a leg kick
and Abarai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imanari slips a straight right by Abarai.
Imanari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it.
Imanari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kazuo Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Imanari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Imanari throws a leg kick
and Imanari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai clobbers Imanari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Imanari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Imanari backing away here, and Abarai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Imanari moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Imanari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Abarai digs a good hook to Imanari's body.
Imanari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imanari tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Abarai - just one landing.
A low kick from Imanari misses
and Abarai counters with a nice uppercut.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Imanari.#TD#
Abarai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Imanari to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Abarai wants to get back to his feet but Imanari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imanari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abarai is keeping the position for now.
Abarai trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abarai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
Renji Abarai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Vetorwee misses with a hook. Imanari ducked under it nicely.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Vetorwee breaks away and moves out of range.
Vetorwee misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vetorwee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vetorwee.
Vetorwee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Imanari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Vetorwee wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Imanari is pulling down on Vetorwee's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vetorwee wants to stand but Imanari is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vetorwee swings for the body but Imanari moves out of range.
#CL#
Imanari closes the distance and clinches.
Vetorwee is trying to push Imanari away but Imanari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Imanari keeps control of Vetorwee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imanari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vetorwee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vetorwee wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Imanari prevents Vetorwee from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Imanari pulls guard.
Imanari pulls Vetorwee in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vetorwee won't allow Imanari to sweep him here. #SU2#
Vetorwee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vetorwee looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
A jab from Vetorwee misses.
Vetorwee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vetorwee throws out a loose jab but Imanari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Vetorwee breaks away and moves out of range.
Vetorwee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vetorwee lands with an uppercut that bounces Imanari off the cage and back into range.
Vetorwee misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vetorwee is looking to get back to is feet but Imanari passes into side control.
Vetorwee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Vetorwee bucks up and tries to throw Imanari off but instead Imanari has got his back!
Vetorwee tries to roll but Imanari sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Imanari controlling from the back.
Vetorwee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Imanari stalling. #SUB2#
Vetorwee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Vetorwee is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari trying to control the pace.
Vetorwee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vetorwee looking for submissions off his back.
Vetorwee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Imanari has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vetorwee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazuo Imanari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vetorwee looks to land a left hand but Imanari moved out of range nicely.
Vetorwee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanari moves away.
Vetorwee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vetorwee.
Imanari blocks a jab.
Imanari tries to counter with a takedown but Vetorwee is quick to defend against it.
Vetorwee throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vetorwee!
Vetorwee is looking for a sweep.
Vetorwee looks to move to half guard but instead Imanari has passed into mount! Damn!
Imanari controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee is looking to get to half guard.
Vetorwee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vetorwee is trying to stand but he's just given Imanari his back.#T1#
Vetorwee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Imanari.
Vetorwee is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Vetorwee tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Imanari sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Vetorwee to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Imanari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mawvin Vetorwee was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd check ova ya shouldah kid'. |
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Event:
DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown but Imanari shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kamenev rushes Imanari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenev avoiding damage.
Imanari being controlled against the cage.
Kamenev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamenev misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Imanari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Imanari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Imanari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenev avoids the body shot from Imanari.
Kamenev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenev tries to clinch there but Imanari circles away.
#TD2#
Kamenev looking to score a takedown here. Imanari is defending well but Kamenev drives through and ends up in Imanari's guard.#T2#
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Imanari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Imanari postures up.
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for subs off his back but Imanari has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kamenev is not content to let Imanari control the position.#T3#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for subs from the bottom but Imanari mounts him!
Imanari content just to control the position here.
Kamenev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev is not content to let Imanari control the position.#T4#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Kamenev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev manages to get to full guard.
Imanari is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kamenev shoots in looking for a takedown but Imanari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamenev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imanari as he jumps to the side.
Kamenev lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imanari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev throws a looping overhand right but Imanari ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Imanari gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev has his foot on Imanari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imanari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Imanari defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kamenev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Imanari is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kamenev.
Imanari working away.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev looking for a sweep but Imanari has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Kamenev wants to hold on but Imanari pushes him away.
Kamenev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev tries to control Imanari's body but Imanari pushes him off. Kamenev squirms to his side and now Imanari has his back! #SUB#
Imanari is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Imanari gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Imanari has the hooks in. Kamenev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Imanari to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Imanari controlling the positon.
Kamenev is really stuck here.
#T4#
Kamenev is still trying to improve position.
Kamenev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Imanari avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Kamenev is trying to reverse the position but instead Imanari has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Imanari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Imanari leaves Kamenev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamenev tries to clinch up#TD#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kamenev!
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Imanari has control of an arm but Kamenev manages to advance to Imanari's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to stick to Imanari's back but Imanari is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imanari.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Imanari postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Imanari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kamenev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imanari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamenev!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard.
Kazuo Imanari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Imanari is looking to control Kamenev but Kamenev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Imanari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenev can do to turn this around?
Kamenev is in bad spot here.
Will Imanari go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Imanari biding his time, controlling Kamenev.
Imanari trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Imanari manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Imanari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Imanari is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Imanari clearly takes that round.
That's time! Imanari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kamenev scores with a sloppy right hand. Imanari should have avoided that one.
Kamenev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imanari manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kamenev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imanari, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Imanari pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Kamenev stands and throws Imanari's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imanari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Imanari is defending well.
Kamenev wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Imanari is defending well.
Imanari manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Imanari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev trying to control from Imanari's half guard. Imanari has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenev pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Imanari defends the submission attempt.
Imanari is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Imanari makes his way to full guard, as Kamenev worked for a kimura.
#T3#
Kamenev trying to move into half guard but instead Imanari has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Imanari preventing the sweep.
Kamenev looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle here but Imanari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Imanari gets to mount! Kamenev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Imanari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kamenev to take his back!
Kamenev just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Imanari trying to control.
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Imanari gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kazuo Imanari will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Imanari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamenev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Imanari gets a clinch. #TD#
Imanari pulls guard.
Kamenev pushing down on Imanari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Imanari! #SUB2#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Imanari turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Imanari is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kamenev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kamenev is trying to control Imanari's posture but Imanari avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Imanari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Imanari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamenev!
Kamenev has given up his back here.
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Imanari is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kamenev turns into Imanari and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Kamenev forces his way into half guard.
Imanari tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivan Kamenev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imanari 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#
Kamenev trying to get back to full guard but Imanari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Imanari trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Imanari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Imanari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control.
Benedetti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imanari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benedetti's legs.
Imanari trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Benedetti tries to control but Imanari manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Imanari working for the choke. #SUB#
Imanari is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Imanari tightening his grip on Benedetti, looking for the choke. #T1#
Benedetti just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Imanari looking for the RNC.
Benedetti is really stuck here.
Benedetti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Imanari looking for the RNC.
Benedetti trying to control the hands but Imanari won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti can't escape the position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Imanari is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Benedetti is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Kazuo Imanari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BLAZE 31-IMANARI V VARTANEIN 2
Date: Jun 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Imanari takes the fight into the clinch.
Vartanein tries a body shot but Imanari blocks it.
Vartanein wants to get back to striking at distance but Imanari won't allow it.
Imanari is trying to drag Vartanein to the mat but Vartanein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imanari is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Imanari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Imanari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Imanari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vartanein wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Imanari.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Imanari wants a takedown.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imanari swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Imanari avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Imanari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vartanein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Imanari. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imanari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a leg kick but Imanari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vartanein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imanari is able to avoid easily.
Vartanein throws a hook but Imanari avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imanari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Imanari moves out of range.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Imanari uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head kick by Vartanein misses #TD#
so Imanari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vartanein is looking to sweep but instead, Imanari has passed into half guard.
Imanari slows the pace down in half guard.
Vartanein trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Imanari manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Imanari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vartanein is surviving well by controlling Imanari's body position as best he can.
Imanari avoids the attempt from Vartanein to control.#SUB#
Imanari goes for an armbar but Vartanein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vartanein.
Vartanein wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Vartanein wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Vartanein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vartanein trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vartanein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully.
Vartanein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vartanein pushes down on Imanari's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vartanein wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Vartanein is taking a breather. Imanari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vartanein is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vartanein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Vartanein content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Imanari has locked up a guillotine! Imanari's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vartanein is holding on here and Imanari must be using up a lot of energy. Vartanein has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Imanari gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Hull moves into the clinch.
Imanari slowing the pace effectively.
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hull tries to pull guard but Imanari holds him up against the cage and eventually Hull drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hull pulls guard successfully.
Imanari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Hull's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Hull's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hull is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Imanari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Imanari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Imanari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hull wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Imanari controlling from the back.#T2#
Hull is really stuck here.
Hull is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hull just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Imanari keeps control of the position as Hull tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Imanari not allowing Hull to control his hands.
Imanari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Imanari is not going to allow Hull to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Imanari.
Hull trying to control the hands but Imanari won't let him.
Good control from Imanari.#T4##SUB2#
Hull tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Imanari has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hull is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Kazuo Imanari was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Hull misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Imanari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imanari. #SUB2#
Imanari is posturing up here but Hull has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Imanari tries to roll out but it's too tight and Imanari has to tap! Slick submission there by Hull!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!
Jamie Hull is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Imanari ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Imanari counters with a single leg into guard. Vartanein didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vartanein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Vartanein is retaining full guard.
Vartanein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Imanari preventing the sweep.
Imanari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vartanein wants to stand and escape but Imanari is having none of it.
Imanari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein is trying to keep Imanari in close.
Vartanein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there.
Imanari stands and throws Vartanein's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Vartanein tries to buck Imanari off but Imanari is having none of it.
Imanari tries to advance to mount but Vartanein denies him. #SUB#
Imanari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vartanein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vartanein prevents Imanari from improving position.
Vartanein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imanari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Imanari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vartanein!#T2#
Vartanein tries to hold on but Imanari pushes him away.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount.
Imanari is looking to work his way around to Vartanein's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vartanein trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vartanein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vartanein tries to lock up and control but Imanari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imanari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vartanein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Imanari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vartanein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Vartanein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vartanein is trying to escape the mount.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but Vartanein doesn't allow it.
Vartanein is desperately trying to improve his position but Imanari has a good base and remains in mount.
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vartanein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Vartanein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imanari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vartanein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vartanein wants to control but Imanari is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Imanari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imanari is defended easily by Vartanein.
Imanari loads up on a big right hand but Vartanein slips the punch.
Vartanein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Imanari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imanari.
Vartanein is looking to control Imanari's arms but Imanari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartanein has his back to the cage.
Vartanein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Imanari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartanein can do to turn this around?
Imanari keeps control of Vartanein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Vartanein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imanari's guard.
Vartanein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vartanein.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Vartanein from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Imanari is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vartanein rolls with it to try and escape but Imanari cranks on the arm and Vartanein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BLAZE 15 - HALL VS BERNARD
Date: Feb 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Imanari closes the distance and pushes Futeran back into the cage.
Futeran looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Futeran.
Futeran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Futeran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Futeran lying in Imanari's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Imanari decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Futeran taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Kazuo Imanari misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 13
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Short throws a shot from downtown. Imanari moves away and avoids it.
Imanari attempts a counter takedown but Short avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Short darts in and clinches Imanari up against the cage.#BC2#
Short breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Short misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imanari.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Short misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Imanari pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Imanari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Short postures up.
#SUB#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imanari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Imanari's legs - danger averted.
Short must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Imanari holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Imanari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Imanari is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Short controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Imanari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Short is posturing up here but Imanari has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Short tries to roll out but it's too tight and Short has to tap! Slick submission there by Imanari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Imanari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Bennani misses with an uppercut.
Imanari blocks a jab.#TD#
Imanari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bennani to the ground. Imanari is now in Bennani's guard.
Bennani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bennani wants to stand but Imanari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bennani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bennani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
Bennani is looking to stand up but Imanari won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Youssef Bennani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imanari slips a jab from Bennani.
Imanari tries to move into range but Bennani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Imanari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennani jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Imanari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennani misses with a left hand
enabling Imanari to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Imanari takes a shot to the head.
Bennani has had enough of the clinch but Imanari keeps him there for the moment.
Imanari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bennani misses with the head strike.
Bennani tries to break free but Imanari pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennani.
Imanari taking a breather.
Bennani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Imanari is keeping busy.#BC2#
Bennani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imanari wants to clinch up but Bennani keeps it at a distance.
Bennani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imanari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Imanari defending well as Bennani loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennani misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Imanari misses the target.
Bennani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Imanari slips a jab from Bennani.
No joy there for Bennani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Imanari misses the target.
Bennani looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Imanari throwing a counter right hand but Bennani manages to avoid it.#TD#
Imanari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bennani quickly recovers to half guard.
Bennani kicks Imanari off and gets back to his feet.
Bennani's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bennani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bennani punishes Imanari's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennani looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
Imanari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Youssef Bennani dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennani. Imanari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennani misses with a straight left.
Bennani throws a lazy right hand but Imanari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Imanari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Imanari showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Imanari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennani is just riding it out for now. Imanari eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennani is controlling Imanari's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Bennani is defending well.
Bennani trying to hold on to Imanari's head to control him but Imanari postures up.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Bennani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennani trying to control but Imanari postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Imanari is working for a kimura but Bennani is defending it quite comfortably.
Youssef Bennani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennani tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.#SUB#
Imanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennani tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.#T3#
Imanari wants to free his trapped foot but Bennani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Imanari 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.
Bennani tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennani with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kazuo Imanari has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imanari counters with a nice uppercut.
Imanari staying out of range there.
Bennani misses with a lunging right hand
letting Imanari counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuo Imanari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Imanari's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A jab from Bennani misses.
Imanari thuds a left hand into Bennani's body.
Bennani misses the shot to the body.
Bennani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennani misses with the combination.
#TD#
Imanari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennani looking for a sweep but Imanari has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Imanari has isolated one of Bennani's arms. Bennani looking to fight him off but Imanari twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Kazuo Imanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 2.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imanari pushes Filkanogov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Imanari pulls Filkanogov into guard.
#SUB#
Filkanogov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Imanari to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Filkanogov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Imanari pulls down on the head and he's put Filkanogov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Imanari!
A very excited looking Kazuo Imanari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 2
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Wallace gets a clinch.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imanari blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallace uses from the top position. #SUB#
Imanari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Imanari seems keen to control Wallace 's posture.#SUB#
Imanari looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wallace is defending well. Imanari quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wallace has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Imanari celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
A relieved looking Kazuo Imanari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DFN 4: Gouveia vs. Combs
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simic throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanari.
Simic jabs at Imanari's body.
Simic slaps away a takedown attempt from Imanari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Simic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Imanari rushes Simic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Simic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imanari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simic misses with some punches.
Simic throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Simic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simic.
Simic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##TD#
Imanari decides to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Imanari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Imanari is tightening it up a little... Simic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Simic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Simic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Imanari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Imanari!
In his post fight interview, Kazuo Imanari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imanari tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imanari taking a breather. #BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall wants to stand but Imanari is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Imanari pushes a forearm under Hall's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hall is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
After the fight, Kazuo Imanari was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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