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Event:
VKT 4
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Kumajin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kumajin throws a body punch but Eureka moves out of range.
Eureka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kumajin manages to avoid it.
Eureka scores with a hook.
A big right from Kumajin misses.
Kumajin jabs Eureka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eureka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kumajin's head.
Kumajin swings widly with a right hand
and Eureka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eureka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eureka lands with a good body shot.
Eureka moves away from the strike by Kumajin. #T1#
Eureka misses with the combination.
It seemed like Kumajin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eureka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kumajin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eureka slips under a jab from Kumajin.
Eureka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kumajin.
Kumajin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kumajin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eureka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kumajin lunges at Eureka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eureka's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Skipper Eureka has been cut.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eureka manages to avoid it.#T2#
Eureka misses with a body kick.
Eureka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kumajin doesn't seem bothered though.
Eureka throws a head kick that misses.
Eureka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kumajin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Eureka misses. #KD2#
Kumajin drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Eureka onto his butt! Eureka pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
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!
Kumajin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eureka with a nice calf kick.
Eureka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Kumajin misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Akira Kumajin should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Skipper Eureka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Kumajin drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Eureka onto his butt! Eureka pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Eureka thuds a left hand into Kumajin's body.
Eureka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skipper Eureka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eureka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eureka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Eureka throws out a head kick that Kumajin doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Kumajin crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Kumajin's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#It looks like Akira Kumajin has been cut.
Eureka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eureka misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Eureka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kumajin! But no joy.
Eureka sizes up Kumajin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Kumajin misses #CL#
and Eureka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eureka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eureka is trying to break the clinch but Kumajin is controlling him.
Eureka managing to block the knees to the body from Kumajin.
Eureka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Kumajin working aggressively here.
Kumajin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eureka backwards. #BC#
Eureka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumajin throws a shot from downtown. Eureka moves away and avoids it.
Eureka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Kumajin throws an overhand right that lands on Eureka's shoulder, as Eureka tries to avoid the shot.
Kumajin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumajin misses with a looping left.
Eureka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Eureka with the inside leg kick.
Eureka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eureka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Kumajin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eureka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kumajins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumajin throws a hook but Eureka avoids it easily.#KD#
Eureka catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Kumajin stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Kumajin walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Kumajin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skipper Eureka takes the second round having scored more knockdowns than his opponent, during that very entertaining back round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Eureka lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Eureka catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Kumajin stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Kumajin walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Kumajin is still on wobbly legs! Can Eureka finish him?
Eureka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kumajin seems to have recovered his senses.
Eureka throws a head kick but Kumajin moves out of range.
Eureka misses with a body kick.
Kumajin throws a lazy right hand but Eureka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eureka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eureka thows a body kick. Kumajin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eureka lands a jab to the head.
Kumajin misses with a right hand
and Eureka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kumajin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Eureka connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Eureka.
Eureka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kumajin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eureka lands a right hook to the body.
Eureka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eureka connects with an inside leg kick.
Eureka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kumajin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Kumajin misses.
Eureka plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Kumajin's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Kumajin, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Skipper Eureka! |
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Event:
VKT HWGP - 5th Place - 1st RD
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumajin scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Nathan Eternity has been cut.
Kumajin looks to throw the jab but Eternity is out of range.
Kumajin throws a hook but Eternity avoids it easily.#CL2#
Eternity takes the fight into the clinch.
Eternity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin throws a punch but it's blocked by Eternity.
Eternity lands a right hand.
Eternity tries to work over Kumajin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kumajin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eternity backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternity can't find room to land a body shot as Kumajin controls the action.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin misses with a punch on the inside.
Eternity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kumajin has a couple of punches blocked by Eternity.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eternity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
Eternity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kumajin throws a punch but it's blocked by Eternity.
Eternity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Eternity just leaning against Kumajin, taking a breather.
Eternity lands a shot to the body.
Kumajin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eternity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eternity lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumajin.
Kumajin throws a punch but it's blocked by Eternity.
Eternity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kumajin's elbow.
Eternity works on Kumajin's body with a couple of short punches.
Kumajin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Eternity.
Eternity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eternity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Eternity.
Eternity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eternity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eternity digs a right hand into Kumajin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kumajin's gas tank.
Eternity pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Eternity misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Eternity.
#T2#
Eternity lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eternity presses Kumajin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eternity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Eternity pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Eternity lands with a right to the head.
Eternity holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Eternity lands with a right to the head.
Eternity misses with a punch to the body.
Eternity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kumajin's elbow.
Eternity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Eternity.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Eternity.
A hook to the body from Eternity.
Eternity tries a body shot but Kumajin blocks it.
Eternity digs a right hand into Kumajin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kumajin's gas tank.
Eternity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eternity pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eternity struggles to land a body shot inside as Kumajin controls his hands.
Eternity digs a right hand underneath Kumajin's ribcage. Kumajin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eternity lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Eternity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Eternity's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kumajin tries to keep at a distance but Eternity has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nathan Eternity seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kumajin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eternity tries to throw a body punch but Kumajin avoids it by throwing Eternity back against the ropes.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Kumajin.
Kumajin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eternity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kumajin has a couple of punches blocked by Eternity.
Eternity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kumajin's elbow.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eternity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eternity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Eternity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eternity can't find room to land a body shot as Kumajin controls the action.
Eternity presses Kumajin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eternity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eternity lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Eternity struggles to land a body shot inside as Kumajin controls his hands.
Eternity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Eternity - that landed with a thud.
Eternity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Eternity.
Eternity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Eternity - that landed with a thud.
Eternity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eternity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eternity works on Kumajin's body with a couple of short punches.
Eternity tries to throw a body punch but Kumajin avoids it by throwing Eternity back against the ropes.
Eternity presses Kumajin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eternity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Eternity.
Eternity lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Eternity.
Eternity will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kumajin up against the ropes.
Eternity is pushing Kumajin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kumajin tries to throw a body punch but Eternity avoids it by throwing Kumajin back against the ropes. #T2#
Eternity lands with a right to the head.
Kumajin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eternity avoids it.
Eternity tries to work over Kumajin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Eternity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eternity tries to work over Kumajin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Eternity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eternity misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eternity.
Eternity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eternity can't find room to land a body shot as Kumajin controls the action.
Eternity scores with a shot to the side of Kumajin's head.
Eternity is leaning against Kumajin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eternity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kumajin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eternity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Eternity lands a shot to the body.
Eternity lands with a light punch inside.
Eternity lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Eternity - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Eternity as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eternity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Eternity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Eternity's cut.
That's time! Kumajin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Eternity gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nathan Eternity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kumajin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kumajin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eternity blocks an uppercut.
Kumajin trying to land knees to the body.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Eternity uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumajin trying to land knees to the body.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Eternity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin throws a punch but it's blocked by Eternity.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eternity avoids it.
Eternity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eternity managing to block the knees to the body from Kumajin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eternity pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eternity misses with a body punch.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Eternity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kumajin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eternity is defending well for now.
Eternity blocking some punches.
Eternity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Eternity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin prevents a body shot from Eternity.
Eternity digs a right hand into Kumajin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kumajin's gas tank.
Kumajin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kumajin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eternity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kumajin misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Eternity - that landed with a thud.
Akira Kumajin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kumajin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eternity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Eternity! |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 A
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayy connects with a body shot.
Kumajin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Akira Kumajin has been cut.
Kayy misses the jab.
Kayy avoids the body shot from Kumajin.
Kumajin throws out a loose jab but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumajin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kayy misses with a wild body shot.
Kumajin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Kayy darts in and clinches Kumajin up against the ropes.
Kumajin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kayy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kumajin missing with knees to the body.
Kayy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kayy lands with a right to the head.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Kayy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kayy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kayy. #T1#
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kayy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumajin.
Kayy digs a right hand underneath Kumajin's ribcage. Kumajin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kumajin is breathing heavily.
Kayy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Kayy lands with a right to the head.
Kayy lands a body punch.
Kayy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kayy manages to break the clinch.
Kayy lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kayy knocks out Kumajin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kayy before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kayy picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleex Kayy!
Our winner, Aleex Kayy, 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 A
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Kumajin.
As Kumajin tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Kumajin manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Kumajin drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the ropes.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Kumajin blocking some punches.
Kumajin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
A right hand to the body from Armstrong.
Kumajin looks winded!
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Akira Kumajin has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Armstrong as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumajins head.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong. #ROC#Kumajin is rocked!
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Kumajin is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Kumajin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Kumajin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Kumajin get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe Armstrong!
A relieved looking Joe Armstrong 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 2 A
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumajin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Kumajin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kumajin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Obama counters with a beautiful hook that drops Kumajin to the mat! Will Kumajin be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Obama to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Kumajin is up. He looks OK to continue. #CUT2#It looks like Akira Kumajin has been cut.
Kumajin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Kumajin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Obama counters with a beautiful hook that drops Kumajin to the mat! Will Kumajin be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Obama to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Kumajin is up. He looks OK to continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumajin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama slips under a jab from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kumajin out cold! What a finish! Obama is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
After the fight, Tom Obama 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 1 A
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumajin connects with a crisp jab.
Kumajin moves in looking to clinch but Tourney pushes him off.
Tourney scores with a jab.
Kumajin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kumajin connects with a right hand. Tourney shakes it off.
Kumajin misses with a body shot.
Tourney thuds his right hand into Kumajin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tourney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumajin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourney manages to avoid it.
Kumajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourney manages to avoid it.
Tourney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kumajin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tourney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kumajin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Tourney pushes Kumajin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tourney blocking some punches.
Kumajin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kumajin.
Kumajin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourney is defending well for now.
Kumajin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kumajin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Kumajin.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Tourney.
A body shot lands from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourney.
Tourney lands a good knee to the midsection. Kumajin won't want to take too many of those.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Tourney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumajin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin blocks an uppercut.
Tourney pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Kumajin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kumajin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Tourney.
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!
Nice body punch from Tourney - that landed with a thud.
Kumajin looks winded!
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Tourney lands a right hand.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kumajin lands with a light punch inside.
Tourney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tourney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kumajin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tourney avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Tourney.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Tourney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tourney avoids the body shot from Kumajin.
Tourney throws a right and a left that Kumajin avoids nicely.
Kumajin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kumajin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumajin. Tourney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tourney thuds a left hand into Kumajin's body.
Tourney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kumajin moves in looking to clinch but Tourney pushes him off.
Kumajin moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KT Tourney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tourney moves into the clinch successfully.
Tourney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kumajin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kumajin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
KT Tourney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kumajin blocks a body shot from Tourney.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney pushes Kumajin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney misses with a knee strike.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Tourney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kumajin blocks it with crossed arms.
Tourney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Kumajin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourneys head.
Tourney tries to work over Kumajin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourney lands with a left to the head.
Tourney trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Tourney.
Tourney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kumajin tries to throw a body punch but Tourney avoids it by throwing Kumajin back against the ropes.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kumajin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Kumajin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumajin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourney.
Kumajin missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Tourney lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tourney tries a knee to the head but Kumajin blocks it.
Kumajin blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
Kumajin lands a nice uppercut.
Kumajin tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kumajin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumajin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that KT Tourney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tourney misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kumajin misses.
A jab lands there for Tourney.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kumajin.
Kumajin swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
Kumajin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tourney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Tourney.
Jab, jab by Kumajin - just one landing.
Kumajin misses with a body shot
and Tourney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akira Kumajin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Tourney tries to keep at a distance but Kumajin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumajins head.
Kumajin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kumajin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
Tourney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourney is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kumajin misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourney blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Tourney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tourney scores with a shot to the body.
Tourney jabs at Kumajin's body.
Tourney tries to bum rush Kumajin with a series of wild strikes but Kumajin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Kumajin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kumajin pushes Tourney back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Tourney misses with a knee strike.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kumajin lands with a light punch inside.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kumajin.
Kumajin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Kumajin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tourney.
Tourney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kumajin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tourney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Kumajin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kumajin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kumajin.
Kumajin throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumajin.
Kumajin trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kumajin fails to land.
KT Tourney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tourney gets through Kumajin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tourney controls his hands.
Kumajin gets through Tourney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kumajin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tourney won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Tourney breaks from the clinch.
Kumajin swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tourney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kumajin. Kumajin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akira Kumajin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourney lands with an overhand left.
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 KT Tourney.
Well Tourney 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... KT Tourney! |
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DFN 1: Augusto vs. Djemba
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumajin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandic somewhat.
Bandic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kumajin.#TD2#
Bandic scores with a takedown into Kumajin's guard.
Bandic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumajin wants to get back to his feet but Bandic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bandic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumajin controls Bandic momentarily but Bandic frees himself. #T1#
Kumajin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandic has a closed guard, preventing Kumajin from standing up.
Kumajin wants to control from the top but Bandic keeps moving.
Kumajin passes Bandic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bandic trying to control here.
#T2#
Kumajin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kumajin is looking to take a break and control but Bandic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandic is positioning himself well to prevent Kumajin advancing to mount.
Kumajin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandic keeps working.
Bandic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kumajin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bandic wants to sweep but Kumajin has passed to side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bandic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kumajin trying to control the action but Bandic is working from the bottom.
Bandic is looking for a sweep.
Kumajin controlling the position from side mount.
Bandic stops Kumajin from passing to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumajin trying to control the position but Bandic is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bandic tries to clinch up but Kumajin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumajin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandic is just out of range.#TD2#
Bandic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kumajin trying to control but Bandic postures up.
Kumajin is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kumajin works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kumajin 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. This is the final round!#R2#
Kumajin misses with a wild combination.
Bandic dives in and grabs Kumajin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumajin pushes down on Bandic's head and hops out.#TD#
Kumajin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandic tries to bench press Kumajin off him but Kumajin keeps the position.
Kumajin is working Bandic over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Kumajin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Kumajin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kumajin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kumajin tries to advance to mount but Bandic denies him.
Bandic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumajin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bandic wants to get back to his feet but Kumajin drags him back down.
Kumajin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandic can do to turn this around?
Kumajin trying to control the action but Bandic is working from the bottom.
Kumajin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandic!
Bandic is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandic tries to lock up and control but Kumajin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kumajin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bandic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bandic is squirming around, avoiding Kumajin's attempts to control the action.
Bandic working to try and regain half guard.
Kumajin wants to control the pace but Bandic is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Bandic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kumajin trying to control but Bandic is having none of it.
Bandic gets back to half guard.#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.
Kumajin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Kumajin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bandic trying to control from the bottom.
Kumajin throwing shots but Bandic is blocking nicely.
Kumajin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandic keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kumajin controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adrian Bandic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Kumajin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kumajin throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kumajin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kumajin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 20:18
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 20:18
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kumajin! |
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