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Event:
BLAZE 12 - WHITE VS CADMO
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Malone clobbers Murakami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malone punishes Murakami's body with a nice straight punch.
Murakami drops his hands momentarily and Malone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Malone.
Murakami takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Murakami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murakami takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murakami shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Murakami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murakami takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murakami definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Murakami counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Murakami is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murakami is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murakami to get the leverage. #T1#
Murakami is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Murakami wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Murakami is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
#SUB#
Murakami is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murakami to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malone trying to hold on to Murakami's head to control him but Murakami postures up.
Murakami seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Murakami half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murakami avoids the head kick by Malone.
Murakami takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Murakami closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone is staying active underneath Murakami, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murakami.
Murakami stalling. #T4#
Malone tries to roll over but Murakami keeps him under control.
Murakami trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murakami is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Downtown Malone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murakami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murakamis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malone connects with the punch.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murakami moves away.
Murakami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Murakami gets a clinch.
Malone stalling against the cage.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Murakami is looking for a takedown.
Murakami wants to take the fight to the mat but Malone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Murakami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Malone.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.#TD#
Murakami has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Malone regains guard immediately.
Murakami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malone's head.
Murakami won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Murakami is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Murakami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Murakami advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murakami is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now. #T3#
Malone gets full guard.
Murakami 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.
Murakami throws a strike but Malone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Murakami pushes a forearm under Malone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takashi Murakami! |
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Event:
BLAZE 7 - HARMS VS HOFFMAN
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Worish instigates a clinch.
Murakami drops down looking for an ankle pick but Worish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Worish has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Worish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Murakami is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Worish to the mat. Worish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Worish holds on and takes a little breather.
Murakami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worish is keeping the position for now.
Worish controlling the position.#T1#
Murakami throws an elbow that misses. Worish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murakami's guard. Nice move by Worish!#REVR#
Murakami working a defensive guard here.
Worish sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Worish with a nice head shot there.
Murakami looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Worish not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murakami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Worish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Worish is working Murakami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murakami trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Worish has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Murakami to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Worish is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Murakami pulls down on the head and he's put Worish to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takashi Murakami! |
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Event:
BLAZE 4 - ERUPT
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Murakami dodges the punch combination from Cren.
Cren misses with a double jab.
Walter Cren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murakami manages to avoid it.
Cren looks to land a combination. Murakami sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cren scores with a jab to the head.
Cren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Murakami bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cren is looking to regain half guard here but Murakami keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Murakami tries for a kimura but Cren is defending well. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Murakami controlling the position from side mount.
Murakami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cren keeps working. #SUB2#
Murakami looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Murakami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murakami is looking to take a break and control but Cren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cren controls the position for a moment.
Cren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cren tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Murakami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Murakami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cren keeps working. #SUB2#
Murakami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murakami on the ground.
Murakami slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Murakami looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Murakami is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cren is trying to escape and Murakami transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cren is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murakami! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takashi Murakami! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Murakami shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Murakami is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tony has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murakami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tony defending well though.
Tony is looking to control Murakami's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tony avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Murakami is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tony has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tony has hold of Murakami's hands but Murakami slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tony trying to control but Murakami postures up.
#SUB#
Murakami is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tony is just riding it out for now. Murakami eventually gives up the hold.
Tony taking some punishment here, with Murakami in his half guard. #T1#
Tony is in trouble now - Murakami has advanced to mount!
Murakami is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Murakami is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tony has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Murakami working the ground and pound effectively.
Murakami mounts Tony! Really nice guard pass there!
Tony wants to hold on but Murakami pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Murakami is working for a guillotine from mount but Tony frees his head quite easily.
Tony tries to lock up and control but Murakami gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tony is desperately trying to improve his position but Murakami has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tony can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Murakami is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tony can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Murakami looking to secure an arm triangle but Tony defends it well. #SUB#
Murakami looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Murakami trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murakami landing strikes from the mount and Tony is in trouble! #SUB#
Murakami looking to secure an arm triangle but Tony defends it well. #SUB#
Murakami jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tony manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Murakami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tony is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Murakami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tony knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tony tries to buck Murakami off but Murakami is having none of it.
Murakami wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy.
Tony is looking for a sweep.
Murakami working the ground and pound.
Tony tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Murakami looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tony is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murakami asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Murakami dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tony dives in and grabs Murakami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murakami pushes down on Tony's head and hops out.
Murakami tries to move into range but Tony moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tony tries a head kick but it misses.
Murakami drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tony sprawls and moves away.
Tony tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murakami defends well and Tony ends up having to push Murakami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Murakami bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Murakami thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Murakami wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tony, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Murakami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tony knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Murakami is trying to get an arm triangle but Tony is defending well.
Tony is trying to control Murakami's posture but Murakami avoids it.
Tony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murakami has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Murakami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murakami lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tony is looking for a sweep.
Tony is trying to control Murakami's posture but Murakami avoids it. #SUB#
Murakami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murakami scoring with punches from side control.
Murakami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tony keeps working. #SUB#
Murakami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murakami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tony keeps working. #SUB#
Murakami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Murakami is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tony is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murakami working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Murakami wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tony, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Murakami tries for a kimura but Tony is defending well.
Tony is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murakami wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy.
Murakami prevents Tony from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tony tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Murakami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Murakami working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Murakami dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tony fails with the takedown.
Murakami changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murakami dives in and grabs Tony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tony pushes down on Murakami's head and hops out.
Tony dives in and grabs Murakami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murakami pushes down on Tony's head and hops out.
Tony misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Murakami decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tony's guard.
Takashi Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomahawk Tony.
Murakami trying to control but Tony is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murakami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murakami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murakami trying to control the position from guard on top but Tony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murakami slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Murakami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tony knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murakami is looking to take a break and control but Tony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tony struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Murakami thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murakami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tony is trying to control Murakami's posture but Murakami avoids it.
Tony is pushing Murakami's head away, looking to escape. Murakami manages to hold on to the position though.
Tony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murakami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Murakami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murakami wants to control but Tony is keeping him busy. #T3#
Tony avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murakami. #SUB#
Murakami tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murakami has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tony is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Murakami is trying to get an arm triangle but Tony is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murakami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murakami is looking to take a break and control but Tony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tony avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murakami.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Murakami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murakami, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Murakami! |
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