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Event:
SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa. Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking. Nice defenses there by Tokugawa. Nice uppercut there from Tokugawa. Wright misses with a right hand and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wright slips a jab and a cross from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.#TD2# Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wright is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2# Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Wright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Wright working away. Tokugawa is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control. Tokugawa wants to control but Wright postures up. Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground. Wright is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tokugawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wright off and has taken his back! Tokugawa wants to control but Wright is keeping busy. Tokugawa controlling from the back. Wright wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tokugawa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard. #SUB2# Wright actively working from the bottom here. Tokugawa trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Tokugawa is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer. Wright tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg. Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wright wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard. Tokugawa stalling. Wright is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wright won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount. Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted. Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tokugawa controls the pace. 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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Wright misses with a hook
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wright dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut! Wright misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target. Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wright throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease. Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wright fails to land the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tokugawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1# Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. #TD2# Wright dives in and scores a takedown into Tokugawa's guard.#SUB2# Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tokugawa trying to control the position here. Tokugawa 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# Wright is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Wright actively working from the bottom here. Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Tokugawa sitting and controlling from the half guard. Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far. Wright wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Tokugawa wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it. Tokugawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wright 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. Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. Wright controlling Tokugawa's posture. Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. Wright is trying to keep Tokugawa in close.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wright throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright. Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wright tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking. Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.#T4##CL# Tokugawa darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa. Wright blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright presses Tokugawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. #TD2# Wright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tokugawa regains guard immediately. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tokugawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. #REVR# 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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL# Tokugawa forces Wright back against the cage and clinches. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Wright has clasped his hands together around Tokugawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Wright tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tokugawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tokugawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Wright is nestled in close to Tokugawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1# Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wright is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer. Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokugawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wright postures up in Tokugawa's guard and throws a big left but Tokugawa blocks it. Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tokugawa's head. Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses. Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg. #T3# Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wright is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now. Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tokugawa defending well though. Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tokugawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wright trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. Tokugawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Wright wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T4# Tokugawa 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. Tokugawa is trying to keep Wright in close.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wright works the jab nicely. Tokugawa lands with a good body shot. Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Tokugawa gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage. A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jab from Wright. Wright has his takedown stuffed and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Tokugawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes. Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it. Tokugawa scores with a nice head shot. Tokugawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wright throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes. Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wright shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.#T1# Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking. Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright. Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab. Wright moves out of range of the strikes. Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Wright is rocked! Wright slips a straight right by Tokugawa. Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tokugawa tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wright seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD# and Tokugawa counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tokugawa finish him?! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wright moves out of range of the strikes. Wright tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily and Tokugawa rattles Wright with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wright tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tokugawa dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wright stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! A victorious Minato Tokugawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Time To Fight Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats some bull shi***! Look at his face and tell me who won!'. |
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Event:
SYN 1126 Rozhkov vs. Ryu II
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Tokugawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tokugawa checks the leg kick. As Anderson backs off Tokugawa throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all. Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. Tokugawa slips under a jab from Anderson.#CL# Anderson closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the cage. Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. Anderson blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Tokugawa blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Anderson blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. Tokugawa managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson. A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Anderson is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tokugawa's brow. Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2# Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokugawa is defending well for now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa. Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tokugawa avoids the damage to the body. Tokugawa takes a knee to the side of the body. Anderson lands a damaging elbow. Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Tokugawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. Tokugawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tokugawa can turn it around.#T3# Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa lands a right hand. Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokugawa. Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut. Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Anderson lands a shoulder strike. Tokugawa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut. Tokugawa pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tokugawa. Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tokugawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tokugawa blocks the elbow strike.
#T4# Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tokugawa managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Anderson. Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Tokugawa blocks with his arms.
Tokugawa is working Anderson over against the cage. Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Anderson stalling in the clinch but Tokugawa improves position. Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses. A shot in the inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Jones Anderson will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Donk. Anderson catches Tokugawa right on the button with a cross. Nice shot lands for Anderson. Tokugawa moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#CL# Anderson closes the distance and clinches. Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Anderson misses with an elbow over the top. Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Anderson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson. With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses. Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Tokugawa is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa is trying to stall.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow. Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch. Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside. Tokugawa pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Anderson blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Anderson misses with an elbow over the top. A short right from Tokugawa. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokugawa.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tokugawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Anderson lands a damaging elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anderson blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut. Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Tokugawa's ribcage. Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tokugawa lands a body shot. Tokugawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not. Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tokugawa as Anderson tries to tie him up. Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tokugawa's brow. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tokugawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3# Anderson lands a damaging elbow. Anderson takes a shot to the head. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tokugawa blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa takes a knee to the side of the body. Tokugawa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow. A short right from Tokugawa on the inside. Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Tokugawa shrugs off. 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! Tokugawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Tokugawa's ribcage. A hook to the body from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tokugawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tokugawa tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Tokugawa avoids the damage to the body. Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tokugawa leaning his opponent against the cage. Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike. Tokugawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. 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 Jones Anderson will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Tokugawa thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.#KD2# Tokugawa sends Anderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tokugawa is motioning to the referee to let Anderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#CL2# Tokugawa gets a clinch. Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tokugawa's brow. Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike. Tokugawa avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top. Anderson seems to have got his legs back now. Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokugawa is defending well for now.#T1# Tokugawa tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tokugawa. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Anderson prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tokugawa's brow. Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tokugawa blocks the elbow strike.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson taking a breather. #T2##KD2# Tokugawa drops Anderson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anderson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. Tokugawa stalling against the cage.
Tokugawa pushes Anderson against the cage. Tokugawa is working some dirty boxing. Tokugawa pushes off with a quick right hook! Anderson goes down! Anderson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tokugawa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss! Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown. Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa. Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A countering left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses. Pushkin shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Pushkin slips a jab from Tokugawa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up with Tokugawa, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes Tokugawa against the cage but Tokugawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Pushkin keeps it at a distance. Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch. Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Pushkin pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Pushkin pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.#T2# Pushkin 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# Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pushkin works his way into side control. Pushkin wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy. #SUB# Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. Pushkin is looking to advance position but Tokugawa won't allow it. Pushkin wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pushkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tokugawa is controlling Pushkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pushkin trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away. Tokugawa desperately trying to maintain half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch. 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 Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pushkin is defended easily by Tokugawa.#CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pushkin tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Pushkin decides to pull guard. Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Pushkin is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up. #SUB# Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Pushkin working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Pushkin controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself. Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tokugawa trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom. Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pushkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Pushkin has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though. Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there. Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. #T3# Tokugawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tokugawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tokugawa is continuing to stall. Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch. Pushkin is looking to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch. Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pushkin fails with the takedown. Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tokugawa wants to clinch#TD# and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokugawa's guard. Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pushkin wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pushkin keeping full guard, as Tokugawa tries to pass. Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin 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 second round but Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tokugawa won't be happy with that. Pushkin laying and praying for a moment but Tokugawa takes advantage and regains half guard. Tokugawa tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control. Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pushkin is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer. Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Tokugawa is still trying to improve position. Tokugawa moves into full guard.
Tokugawa is adopting a defensive guard. Tokugawa wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him. Tokugawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pushkin controls the pace. Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully. Pushkin pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tokugawa won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount. Tokugawa trying to control here.
#SUB# Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokugawa sees it coming and defends easily. Pushkin is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard. Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg. Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now. Pushkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pushkin moves into full mount! Tokugawa won't be happy about that! #T4# Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up. Tokugawa prevents Pushkin from taking his back. Tokugawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tokugawa is squirming around nicely. Pushkin wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pushkin controlling his opponent. Pushkin fails to advance to Tokugawa's back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin clearly takes that round. That's time! Pushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Tokugawa scores with a hook to the body. Pushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tokugawa misses the shot to the body. Tokugawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pushkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away.#TD# Pushkin gets the takedown into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tokugawa! Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away. Tokugawa is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.#T1# Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control. Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it. Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB# Tokugawa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pushkin. Tokugawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin working Tokugawa over with strikes here. #T2##SUB# Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Tokugawa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin. Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.#SUB# Pushkin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tokugawa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tokugawa and Pushkin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pushkin works to advance to full mount. Tokugawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3# Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard. Pushkin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tokugawa is holding on tight.
Pushkin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tokugawa's face.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control. Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. #SUB# Pushkin has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Pushkin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandr Pushkin! Aleksandr Pushkin retains his middleweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1112 Fries vs. English II
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# BĂ©liveau misses with a looping left. Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BĂ©liveau. BĂ©liveau throws a leg kick that is checked and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau has been cut. Tokugawa tries to clinch but BĂ©liveau moves out of range. #KD# Tokugawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends BĂ©liveau sprawling to the canvas! BĂ©liveau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tokugawa finish him?!
#ROC#BĂ©liveau is rocked! Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! BĂ©liveau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Tokugawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BĂ©liveau. BĂ©liveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? BĂ©liveau throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range. Tokugawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. BĂ©liveau seems to have recovered his senses. Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BĂ©liveau. Tokugawa throws a monster overhand right that drops BĂ©liveau! Tokugawa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! A victorious Minato Tokugawa 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:
DMMA 357 Tokugawa v Burgess
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1# A cross from Tokugawa lands.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut. Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Burgess moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Tokugawa has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow. Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head. Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Burgess blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokugawa.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. Tokugawa stalling in the clinch.
#T1# Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards. Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burgess. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land. Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Burgess. Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow. Burgess lands a nice shot to the body. Burgess working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgess.
#BC# Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tokugawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2# Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off. Tokugawa tries to clinch but fails miserably and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Tokugawa. Burgess keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokugawa. Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tokugawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a thumping low kick. Tokugawa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab. Tokugawa misses with a hook
#KD# and Burgess counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tokugawa! Burgess lets Tokugawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tokugawa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut.#T3# Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgess. Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Tokugawa toppling to the canvas! Tokugawa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?! Tokugawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him? Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess! Axton Burgess is the new middleweight champion! Axton Burgess 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:
DMMA 352 Thuta v Steve
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1# Tokugawa moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses. Kostov throws a leg kick that misses. Tokugawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa looks to clinch and Kostov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tokugawa lands the left hand. Tokugawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokugawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# Tokugawa misses with a body shot.
Kostov now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa backing away here, and Kostov unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tokugawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tokugawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tokugawa missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kostov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Tokugawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Kostov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good exchange - Tokugawa coming out on top.#ROC#Kostov is rocked! Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa. Tokugawa drops Kostov with a big left hand! Kostov is injured, injured bad! Tokugawa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa retains his middleweight title! Minato Tokugawa 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:
DMMA 344 Boyko v Tokugawa
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1# Good shot there by Tokugawa. Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it. Tokugawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tokugawa. Tokugawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it. Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut. Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tokugawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1# Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
#KD# and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tokugawa! Kersikov lets Tokugawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tokugawa is rocked! Tokugawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. The crowd cheers as Tokugawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy. Tokugawa cracks Kersikov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kersikov falls backwards against the cage. Tokugawa follows up with more strikes that drop Kersikov to his knees. Tokugawa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kersikov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa is the new middleweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 337 Rolls vs Dragneel
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1# Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Tokugawa 's knee. The fight stays on the outside here - Tokugawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kostov is looking to slow Tokugawa down with leg kicks. Tokugawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kostov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kostov moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov. Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kostov tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Tokugawa leaning his opponent against the cage. Tokugawa is leaning against Kostov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut. Kostov lands a body punch. Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside. Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head. Tokugawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards. Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Kostov. #T2# Kostov prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
Kostov looks winded! Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Kostov. Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch. Kostov lands a right hand. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands an uppercut. Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the head. Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kostov is working Tokugawa over against the cage. Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. Kostov lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike. Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Kostov digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank. #T3# Kostov tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kostov tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle. I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Tokugawa on the inside. Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it. Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.#T4# Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head. Tokugawa lands a body shot. Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov. Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kostov lands with a right to the head. Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kostov lands with a light punch inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kostov blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike. Kostov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round. That's time! Tokugawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Tokugawa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kostov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa! A very excited looking Minato Tokugawa 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 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Pervitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2# Tokugawa drops Pervitin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pervitin looks back up at him and smiles so Tokugawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tokugawa throws the left hand but Pervitin avoids the punch easily. Tokugawa avoids the head kick by Pervitin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pervitin goes for a double leg but Tokugawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tokugawa continues to drive forward. A nice left hand lands by Pervitin.
#TD# Pervitin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tokugawa kicks Pervitin off and gets back to his feet. Pervitin misses with a head kick.
Pervitin missing with a left hand there. Tokugawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Pervitin. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet. Pervitin goes for a double leg but Tokugawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tokugawa continues to drive forward. Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tokugawa pushes Pervitin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Pervitin's head. A short right from Tokugawa. Pervitin is breathing heavily. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Pervitin controls the action.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pervitin working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa. Pervitin has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa. A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa. Pervitin tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pervitin. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Pervitin controls the action.
Pervitin goes for a takedown attempt but Tokugawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pervitin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tokugawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tokugawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Pervitin throws a sloppy head kick and Tokugawa moves out of range easily. #T2# Tokugawa lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pervitin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Pervitin tries to keep at a distance but Tokugawa has taken the fight into the clinch. Pervitin misses with some punches.
Pervitin throws a head punch that misses. Tokugawa slows down the pace here.
Pervitin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pervitin throws a head punch that misses. Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tokugawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pervitin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tokugawa can turn it around. Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pervitins head. Tokugawa lands with a right to the head. Pervitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pervitin backwards. Pervitin has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Pervitin wants a takedown.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Pervitin controls the action.
Pervitin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tokugawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pervitin misses with a punch on the inside.
Pervitin prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands a hook to the side of the head. Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Pervitin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pervitin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Pervitin is having none of it. Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A swing and a miss from Pervitin. Tokugawa catches Pervitin with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Pervitin forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa 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:
OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1# Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance. Quigley is looking for a counter combo. Tokugawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Tokugawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Quigley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow. Quigley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tokugawa takes a shot to the head. Quigley takes a shot to the head. Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Quigley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Quigley. Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Quigley blocks it.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. Quigley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quigley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1# A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
I was talking to Quigley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards. Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body. Quigley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quigley backwards. Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Quigley. Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land. Tokugawa working aggressively here.
#BC# Quigley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tokugawa blocks a jab. Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut. Tokugawa misses with a looping right. Quigley misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy. Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.#T2# Tokugawa is looking to clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand. Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Quigley slips the punch. Quigley has a takedown stuffed. Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here. Quigley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quigley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Tokugawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Quigley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Quigley. Quigley misses with an uppercut. Quigley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokugawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tokugawa slips under a jab. Quigley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# Tokugawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quigley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2# Tokugawa lands a big right hand that sends Quigley crashing to the mat! Tokugawa stays standing though and waves Quigley back to his feet!#ROC2#Quigley is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch. Quigley tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Tokugawa. Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tokugawa lands with a right to the head. Tokugawa gets through Quigley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut. Quigley blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matthew Quigley's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Tokugawa misses with a hook. Quigley missing with a left hand there. Tokugawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa. Tokugawa scores with a jab to the body. Tokugawa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Quigley stumbling backwards into the cage! Quigley bounces back off the cage towards Tokugawa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tokugawa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tokugawa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minato Tokugawa! During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 355 -
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1# Bol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tokugawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range. A slow jab from Tokugawa misses its intended target. Bol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tokugawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bol pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD# Bol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tokugawa sprawling to the canvas! Tokugawa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bol finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bol slips under a jab from Tokugawa. Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bol. Bol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Bol finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses. Bol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tokugawa walks into a straight right hand from Bol. Tokugawa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bol misses with a straight right. Bol throws a lazy uppercut
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut. Tokugawa jabs Bol to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Bol throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it. Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Tokugawa closes the distance and pushes Bol back into the cage. Tokugawa tries to work over Bol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow. A shot in the inside from Tokugawa. #BC# Bol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Bol. Bol moves into range and connects with a jab. Bol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab. Tokugawa throws a hook to the side of Bol's head but Bol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tokugawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bol misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Tokugawa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bol! Tokugawa lets Bol back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Tokugawa forces Bol back against the cage and clinches. Tokugawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bol tries to break the clinch but Tokugawa is controlling the position. Bol wants to get back to striking at distance but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow. #T2# Tokugawa keeps control of Bol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Bol controls his hands.
#BC# Bol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Tokugawa.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A low kick from Bol is predictable there and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Bol misses. Bol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2# Tokugawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bol pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC# Bol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bol 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.
Bol staying out of range there.#T3# Bol throws out a powerful jab. Bol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Bol misses its intended target. Bol scores with a hook to the body. Tokugawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD# Bol cracks Tokugawa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tokugawa to stand back up!#ROC#Tokugawa is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bol throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Tokugawa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bol! Tokugawa lets Bol back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Tokugawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Bol finish him? Bol just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa seems to have recovered his senses. Tokugawa slips under a jab. Tokugawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Bol misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Bol misses the target. Bol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokugawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bol misses the jab. Bol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bol. Bol avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Bol throws a leg kick but Tokugawa sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4# Bol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Bol moved out of range nicely. Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bol. Bol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bol moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2# Tokugawa cracks Bol with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bol looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tokugawa finish him?
#CUT2#Yar Bol's cut is getting worse. Bol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokugawa at a distance.
Tokugawa takes one to the chin there. Bol lands with a shot to the body. Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bol throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa walks into a stiff left hand from Bol. Tokugawa throws a wild hook but Bol just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Tokugawa gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Bol raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol! Yar Bol retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1# Dudeson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tokugawa as he jumps to the side. Dudeson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Dudeson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tokugawa quickly recovers to half guard. Dudeson slips a nice elbow through Tokugawa's hands, connecting with Tokugawa's forehead. Dudeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tokugawa is staying active underneath Dudeson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tokugawa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Dudeson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dudeson throwing shots but Tokugawa is blocking nicely. Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dudeson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dudeson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tokugawa's head. Dudeson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dudeson controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2# Dudeson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dudeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dudeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tokugawa tries to roll over but Dudeson keeps him under control.#SUB2# Dudeson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tokugawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dudeson. Dudeson throwing shots but Tokugawa is blocking nicely. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dudeson slips a nice elbow through Tokugawa's hands, connecting with Tokugawa's forehead. Tokugawa is staying active underneath Dudeson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dudeson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dudeson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tokugawa trying to control here.
Tokugawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dudeson. #T3# Dudeson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tokugawa is looking to control Dudeson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tokugawa avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tokugawa moves out of range as Dudeson strikes. Tokugawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudeson.#CL# Dudeson gets tackled into the cage by Tokugawa. Tokugawa maintains the clinch. Dudeson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tokugawa prevents it.
Dudeson wants a takedown but no success here.
Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson. A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a right hand. Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dudeson looks winded! Tokugawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Tokugawa.
A short right from Tokugawa. Good body shot from Tokugawa.
A right hand to the body from Tokugawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tokugawa cracks Dudeson with a nice body shot. I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4# A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tokugawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tokugawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudeson. Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokugawa. Tokugawa scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Dudeson is rocked! A short right from Tokugawa. Dudeson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? A left hand lands to the body for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dudeson to his knees! Tokugawa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! An out of breath Minato Tokugawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Dude Dudeson spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'. |
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Event:
OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Naulakko misses the target. #CL# Tokugawa rushes Naulakko and presses him up against the cage. Naulakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Naulakko breaks the clinch.
Tokugawa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight. Naulakko scores with a nice strike. Naulakko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokugawa. Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Naulakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Naulakko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Naulakko. Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Naulakko manages to avoid it. Naulakko misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely. Naulakko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tokugawa lands with a hook. Naulakko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# Naulakko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tokugawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tokugawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Tokugawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Naulakko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Naulakko swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut. Tokugawa feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Naulakko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Minato Tokugawa! A very excited looking Minato Tokugawa 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:
OFK 331 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1# Bol scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bol scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tokugawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.#KD# Bol cracks Tokugawa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tokugawa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bol finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tokugawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tokugawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bol lands a jab to the head.
Bol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tokugawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tokugawa avoids a kick to the body.
Bol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight. Tokugawa avoids the head kick by Bol.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2# Tokugawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bol sprawling to the canvas! Bol rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tokugawa finish him?!
Bol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1##CL2# Tokugawa instigates a clinch. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bol. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Bol blocks it.
Bol can't break the clinch.
#BC# Bol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bol lands with a cross. Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Tokugawa looks to move away, Bol throws a big counter combo but Tokugawa just gets out of the way. Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bol scores with a decent looking hook. Bol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bol. Tokugawa misses with a straight left. Bol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Tokugawa gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bol gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tokugawa is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol! Yar Bol retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gomez misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely. Gomez throws a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head but Tokugawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jab by Gomez. Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gomez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut. Gomez throws a head kick but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa. Gomez slips a jab from Tokugawa.#KD# Tokugawa sends Gomez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tokugawa is motioning to the referee to let Gomez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Gomez is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gomez switches off momentarily and Tokugawa cracks him with a monster right hand! Gomez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tokugawa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tokugawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa! An out of breath Minato Tokugawa 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:
OFK 306 - Escalante Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gomez throws a head kick that half lands.
Tokugawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gomez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tokugawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokugawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez tries to clinch but Tokugawa moves away and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Gomez. #CL2# Gomez rushes Tokugawa and presses him up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tokugawa pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Gomez is rocked! Tokugawa lands a body shot. Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? Tokugawa lands a body shot. Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomez backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches. Gomez looks winded! Tokugawa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gomez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tokugawa is unloading with more strikes now! Gomez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! A very excited looking Minato Tokugawa 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:
OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1# Highwind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa. Tokugawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highwind.
Highwind throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Highwind misses the target. Highwind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tokugawa has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut. Highwind throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Highwind scores with a nice head shot. Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Highwind.
Highwind dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
Highwind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Highwind misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Highwind throws a combination that misses and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tokugawa misses with a straight right. Highwind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tokugawa circles away quickly and effectively. We've been informed that Highwind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Highwind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tokugawa counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa! During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Byczkiewicz. Byczkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw. Tokugawa clobbers Byczkiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut. Byczkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Byczkiewicz avoids it with no problem. Tokugawa misses with a looping left. Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tokugawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Byczkiewicz saw that one coming. Byczkiewicz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byczkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches. Tokugawa looking to stall.
#T1# Byczkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle. Byczkiewicz misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut. Byczkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Byczkiewicz. Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage. Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Tokugawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Tokugawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Byczkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa. Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Byczkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Byczkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC# Byczkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Byczkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Tokugawa. Byczkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokugawa tries to work over Byczkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Byczkiewicz gets control of Tokugawa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Byczkiewicz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Tokugawa content to stall in guard here. Byczkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Byczkiewicz, not yet. Byczkiewicz looking to control.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Byczkiewicz keeps moving. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Byczkiewicz punishes Tokugawa's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches. Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa pushes Byczkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards. Byczkiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Tokugawa keeps him there for the moment. Tokugawa misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Byczkiewicz fails to land. Byczkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4# Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Byczkiewicz misses with some punches.
Byczkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa looking to stall.
Byczkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside. 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! Byczkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike. Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Byczkiewiczs head. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Byczkiewicz controls the action.
Byczkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Byczkiewicz's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczkiewicz. A right hand to the body from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa looks winded! Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Byczkiewicz fails to land. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Byczkiewicz connects with a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Byczkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Byczkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Byczkiewicz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely shot to the body. Tokugawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Byczkiewicz's head. Byczkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Byczkiewicz thuds his right hand into Tokugawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Byczkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tokugawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Byczkiewicz scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Byczkiewicz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#Tokugawa is rocked! Byczkiewicz misses with a right hand and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand. Tokugawa defending well as Byczkiewicz loads up on a big left hand. Byczkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Byczkiewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Byczkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Byczkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa saw that one coming. Tokugawa misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Byczkiewicz misses its intended target. Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tokugawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut is getting worse. Byczkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Byczkiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tokugawa's hands. Tokugawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Byczkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Byczkiewicz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Byczkiewicz wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.#T2# Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.#CL# Byczkiewicz rushes Tokugawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Good body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Good body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.#TD# Byczkiewicz jumps guard.
Byczkiewicz managing to control the position. Byczkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Byczkiewicz keeps moving. #T3# Tokugawa won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here. Tokugawa trying to control but Byczkiewicz is working from the bottom. Byczkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there. Tokugawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Byczkiewicz working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Byczkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there. Byczkiewicz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tokugawa controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczkiewicz.
It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#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. Byczkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses. Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice hook. Byczkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A big left from Byczkiewicz misses. Byczkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokugawa can do to turn this around? Byczkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away. Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body. Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Byczkiewicz scores with a hook. Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byczkiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Byczkiewicz works Tokugawa's body with a nice hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Byczkiewicz cracks Tokugawa with a good jab. Blazej Byczkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Tokugawa tries to keep at a distance but Byczkiewicz has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczkiewicz. Tokugawa tries to work over Byczkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczkiewicz. #BC# Byczkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Byczkiewicz keeps it at a distance. Tokugawa slips a straight right by Byczkiewicz. Byczkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.#CL# Byczkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the cage. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczkiewicz. Byczkiewicz lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczkiewicz. Byczkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Blazej Byczkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD# Byczkiewicz pulls guard. Byczkiewicz wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment. Byczkiewicz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Byczkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Byczkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Byczkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Tokugawa pulls Byczkiewicz in to control the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczkiewicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Byczkiewicz won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here. Byczkiewicz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tokugawa working a defensive guard here.
Byczkiewicz is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Byczkiewicz looking to pass the guard. Byczkiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body. Tokugawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Tokugawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Byczkiewicz is trying to control but can't.
Byczkiewicz tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg. #T3# Byczkiewicz moves into full guard.
Tokugawa won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here. Byczkiewicz strikes from his own guard. Tokugawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Byczkiewicz connects with a jab. Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Byczkiewicz misses the shot to the body. Byczkiewicz throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tokugawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away. Byczkiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Byczkiewicz clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz. Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Byczkiewicz slips the punch. Byczkiewicz tries to clinch but Tokugawa is having none of it. Byczkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside. Tokugawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokugawa throws a jab when Byczkiewicz was well out of range. Byczkiewicz takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses. Tokugawa tries to move into range but Byczkiewicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Byczkiewicz lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tokugawa sprawling to the canvas. Byczkiewicz follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tokugawa hang on? #CUT#It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Byczkiewicz wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy. Byczkiewicz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Tokugawa is still in real trouble! Can Byczkiewicz finish him? Byczkiewicz scores with a big shot! Tokugawa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tokugawa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz! Blazej Byczkiewicz retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Blazej Byczkiewicz 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:
OFK 282 - Diaz Vs Jankovic
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1# Tokugawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tokugawa misses the jab. Tiramanti looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely. Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tokugawa slips a straight right by Tiramanti. Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tokugawa misses with a looping left. Tokugawa misses the jab. Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiramanti scores with a body shot.
Tokugawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiramanti on the side of the head. Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice body punch from Tiramanti. #T1# The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tiramanti digs a good hook to Tokugawa's body.
Tiramanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tokugawa moves out of range as Tiramanti strikes. Tiramanti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tokugawa is looking to counter punch. Tokugawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tokugawa dodges the punch combination from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti walks into a straight right hand from Tokugawa.#T2##KD# Tokugawa cracks Tiramanti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tiramanti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tokugawa finish him?
#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cesare Tiramanti has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Tiramanti misses. Tiramanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokugawa. Tiramanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokugawa. Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiramanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tokugawa. #CL# Tokugawa clinches up with Tiramanti and pushes him back against the cage. Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Tiramanti.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tiramanti is working for takedown but Tokugawa is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3# Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike. Tokugawa is leaning against Tiramanti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short uppercut from Tokugawa. Tokugawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiramanti's elbow. #T4# Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Tokugawa'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. Tiramanti blocking some punches.
I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2# Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tokugawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tiramanti misses the shot to the body. Tokugawa is looking to counter punch. Tokugawa is looking to clinch. Tiramanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Tiramanti moves away and avoids it. Tokugawa on the wrong end of a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Good work by Tokugawa as he checks the leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cesare Tiramanti's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Tiramanti feints a jab promting Tokugawa to slip. Tiramanti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tokugawa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tokugawa looks to land a right hand but Tiramanti moved out of range. Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tiramanti misses with a low kick as Tokugawa jumps back.#KD# Tokugawa lands a big right hand that sends Tiramanti crashing to the mat! Tokugawa stays standing though and waves Tiramanti back to his feet! Tiramanti is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiramanti takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses. Tiramanti seems to have recovered his senses. A nice inside leg kick there by Tiramanti. That's going to slow Tokugawa down. Tokugawa is looking to clinch. Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tokugawa engages and cracks Tiramanti with a massive lead left hook - Tiramanti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tokugawa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa! After winning the bout, Minato Tokugawa 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:
OFK 275 - Probert Vs Storm
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Sonni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokugawa. Tokugawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tokugawa connects with a crisp jab. #TD2# Sonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Sonni controlling him for the moment. Sonni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sonni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sonni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. 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. Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Sonni won't allow Tokugawa to get back to his feet. #T1# Tokugawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonni. Tokugawa has control of Sonni's left arm, preventing Sonni from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sonni scores with a leg kick.
Sonni scores with a spinning back kick! Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sonni dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sonni lands with a shot to the body. Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sonni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a three punch combo that has Sonni backing up. Sonni nods at Tokugawa to acknowledge the strikes. 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!#CL# Tokugawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sonni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sonni. Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa. Sonni blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni. Sonni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Sonni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice straight punches there by Sonni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonni.#T3##CL# Tokugawa takes the fight into the clinch. Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonni backwards. Tokugawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sonni or not. Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch. Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa. Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni slows down the pace here.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch. Sonni throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonni backwards. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Sonni misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body. Sonni looks winded! Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tokugawa tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa cracks Sonni with a nice body shot. A short right from Tokugawa on the inside. Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokugawa is keeping busy. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sonni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL# Tokugawa has closed the distance and engaged Sonni in a clinch.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Tokugawa. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni. Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Sonni can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Sonni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sonni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# A right hand to the body from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonni is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tokugawa pushes Sonni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa. Tokugawa working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tokugawa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tokugawa has Sonni pushed against the cage. Tokugawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around? Sonni scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head. A hook to the body from Tokugawa.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.#T2# Sonni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sonni blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonni controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonni controls his hands.
Sonni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonni controls his hands.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Sonni digs a right hand underneath Tokugawa's ribcage. Tokugawa let out a lung full of air as it connected. A body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonni backwards. #T3# Sonni blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Sonni tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Minato Tokugawa has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni. Tokugawa scores with a nice hook to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Tokugawa.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a right hand. Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike. Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Sonni looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sonni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokugawa. Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Tokugawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonni. Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that second round. That's time! Tokugawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Sonni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sonni throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tokugawa is looking to counter punch. Tokugawa throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tokugawa moves out of range of the body kick. Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa cracks Sonni with a hook to the temple - Sonni is on wobbly legs here! Tokugawa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sonni falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tokugawa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa 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:
OFK 267 - Williams Vs Tokugawa
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Williams misses with a straight left. Tokugawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tokugawa throws a hook but Williams blocks it. Tokugawa misses with a body shot.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tokugawa misses with a two punch combination.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tokugawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Williams works Tokugawa's body with a nice hook. Williams scores with a jab. Tokugawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Williams misses with a left hand and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams misses with a straight left. It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Williams loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch. Williams lands with a slapping head kick. Williams misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Tokugawa moves out of range easily. Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tokugawa misses with a left hand and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Good leg kick by Williams. Williams throws a body shot but no joy. Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem. A slow jab from Tokugawa misses its intended target. #CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Williams being controlled against the cage.#T2##BC# Williams breaks from the clinch.
Larry Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams. 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!#CL2# Tokugawa clinches with his opponent.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa looking to stall.
Tokugawa being controlled against the cage. Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut. Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside. Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a shoulder strike. Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa. Tokugawa digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected. Williams tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage. Tokugawa wants to stall.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow. Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tokugawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tokugawa can turn it around.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tokugawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tokugawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Williams avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
#KD# Williams cracks Tokugawa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Williams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tokugawa to stand back up!#ROC#Tokugawa is rocked! Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tokugawa misses with a right hand and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick. Williams lands a lovely overhand right. Williams throws a head kick but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. Williams throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams. A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Williams. Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage. Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head. Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
#T1# Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle. Williams tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut. Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. Williams looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tokugawa has his back to the cage. Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Williams gets through Tokugawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Williams breaks from the clinch.
Tokugawa blocks a head kick by Williams.
Tokugawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD# Williams lands a big head kick that sends Tokugawa tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Tokugawa back to his feet - he wants the finish! Tokugawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him? Larry Williams is winning the standup battle so far. Tokugawa throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Williams moves away from the strike by Tokugawa. Tokugawa seems to have recovered his senses. Tokugawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tokugawa there as he acknowledges the shot. Tokugawa is looking to clinch. #KD# Williams lands a big uppercut and Tokugawa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tokugawa looks OK. Williams waves Tokugawa back to his feet! Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Tokugawa instigates a clinch. Williams blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. Williams scores with a nice hook to the head. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow. A short right from Williams. Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tokugawa up against the cage. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Williams just leaning against Tokugawa, taking a breather. Williams tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage. Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands with a left to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams lands a right hand. Williams misses with some punches.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head. Tokugawa letting Williams take a breather here. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams lands with a right to the head. Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Tokugawa wants to clinch. Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Williams staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Williams. Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD# Williams sends Tokugawa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Williams is motioning to the referee to let Tokugawa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1# Williams cracks Tokugawa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tokugawa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Williams pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tokugawa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Williams! Larry Williams 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:
OFK 261 - Paris Vs Presley
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# Tokugawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez tries to land a leg kick but Tokugawa saw it coming and moves away.
Gomez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gomez stuns Tokugawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Gomez drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the cage.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa lands a right hand. Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Gomez. A short left from Gomez. Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tokugawa trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tokugawa avoids it. Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa trying to control the position but instead, Gomez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tokugawa into the cage. Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow. #T1# A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards. Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tokugawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tokugawa can turn it around. Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Gomez lands with a right to the head. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a body shot. Tokugawa is leaning against Gomez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gomez is breathing heavily. Tokugawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tokugawa lands with a right to the head. #T2# Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tokugawa is leaning against Gomez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked! Tokugawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut. Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tokugawa lands a shot to the body. Tokugawa lands with a light punch inside. I was talking to Gomez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tokugawa throws a big uppercut that drops Gomez! More strikes from Tokugawa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gomez lies dazed against the cage as Tokugawa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! A victorious Minato Tokugawa 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:
NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dragic is defended easily by Tokugawa. Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dragic throws a quick counter head kick but Tokugawa was just out of range. Tokugawa misses with a looping left. A counter left hand to the body from Dragic misses its target. Dragic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut. Dragic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa drops Dragic with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tokugawa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! A relieved looking Minato Tokugawa 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 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Moe Lester! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Lester against the cage.
Tokugawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lester smiles and moves away.
#CL# Tokugawa clinches with his opponent.
Lester can't get the takedown.
Tokugawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lester.
Tokugawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lester walks away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Lester pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch. Tokugawa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Tokugawa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tokugawa jumps guard but Lester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Tokugawa jumps into guard, dragging Lester to the mat.
Tokugawa 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. Lester is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (2) vs (0) Lester#T1# Tokugawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lester is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position. Tokugawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tokugawa'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.#T2# Further stalling from Tokugawa. Lester wants to sweep but no luck. Tokugawa controlling from the top position. #T3##T4# Lester trying to control the position.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (2) vs (2) Lester Tokugawa is adopting a defensive guard. Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet. Tokugawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lester won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here. #T5# Lester content to stall in guard here. Lester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now. Tokugawa is pulling down on Lester's head to control his posture. #T6# Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (4) vs (2) Lester Tokugawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (7) vs (2) Lester Lester is being controlled here. #T7# Lester is trying to improve his position. Tokugawa slows the pace down. Lester wants to control but Tokugawa postures up. Tokugawa trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom. Tokugawa 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 Lester's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8# Tokugawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working. A lull in the action here. Lester prevents Tokugawa from moving into mount. Tokugawa slows the pace down. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tokugawa is stinking the place up with his stalling. Tokugawa looking to control but instead Lester has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Tokugawa is taking a breather. Lester 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.#T9# Lester trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tokugawa content to control rather than advance. #T10# Lester is looking to improve his position.
Tokugawa is figuring out what he wants to do next. Tokugawa tries to pass to full mount but Lester defends it. Tokugawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11# Lester is controlling Tokugawa's trapped leg to prevent Tokugawa from advancing to side control. Tokugawa content to control rather than advance. Tokugawa is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now. #T12# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lester wants to get back to full guard. Lester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tokugawa continues to stall.#T13# Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position. Tokugawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. More hug and hope from Tokugawa. Lester pulls Tokugawa in close to prevent any damage. #T14# Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard. Tokugawa passes Lester's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Still in half guard, Tokugawa seems content to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Tokugawa takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. Minato Tokugawa is the new light heavyweight champion! Minato Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Pawlikowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Tokugawa moves into range and clinches up with Pawlikowski.#TD2# Tokugawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tokugawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pawlikowski from controlling successfully. Tokugawa pulls Pawlikowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Pawlikowski from doing any damage or advancing position. Pawlikowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawlikowski (3) vs (0) Tokugawa The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tokugawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawlikowski (3) vs (2) Tokugawa Tokugawa prevents Pawlikowski from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pawlikowski won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount. Pawlikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tokugawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1# Pawlikowski wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy and won't allow it. Pawlikowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Tokugawa controlling the pace. Pawlikowski tries to roll over but Tokugawa keeps him under control. Tokugawa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# Pawlikowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tokugawa is working away from the top position though. Tokugawa is pressing down on Pawlikowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlikowski is holding on for now. Tokugawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Pawlikowski wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Tokugawa is taking a breather. Pawlikowski 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.#T3##SUB# Pawlikowski looking for submissions off his back. Pawlikowski trying to control from the bottom.
Tokugawa controlling the action here. Pawlikowski trying to control from the bottom.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but Pawlikowski defending well. #T4##SUB# Pawlikowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tokugawa pulls his head out easily. Pawlikowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Pawlikowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pawlikowski wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Tokugawa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawlikowski (3) vs (5) Tokugawa Pawlikowski is trying to escape the mount.
Tokugawa controlling the pace for now. #T5# Pawlikowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pawlikowski is looking to improve his position but Tokugawa isn't that keen on the idea.#T6# Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount. Pawlikowski wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Pawlikowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tokugawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7# Pawlikowski tries to hold on but Tokugawa postures up. Tokugawa controlling the pace for now. Pawlikowski wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Pawlikowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Tokugawa trying to mount his opponent but Pawlikowski defends it. Pawlikowski is looking to control Tokugawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pawlikowski avoid being mounted?#T8# Tokugawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pawlikowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Pawlikowski (3) vs (8) Tokugawa Pawlikowski is working to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa controlling from the full mount. Let's hope that Tokugawa 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. Pawlikowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9# Tokugawa avoids the attempt from Pawlikowski to control. Tokugawa controlling the pace for now. Pawlikowski wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Tokugawa controlling his opponent. Pawlikowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T10# Pawlikowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Pawlikowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Tokugawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tokugawa. Pawlikowski wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Tokugawa controlling his opponent. Pawlikowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawlikowski (5) vs (8) Tokugawa There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tokugawa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pawlikowski (5) vs (10) Tokugawa#T11# Pawlikowski controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself. Tokugawa content to stall in guard here. Tokugawa passes into half guard. Tokugawa is figuring out what he wants to do next. Tokugawa prevents Pawlikowski from improving his position. Tokugawa is controlling the pace.
Pawlikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12# Tokugawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Well,Pawlikowski is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Tokugawa is thwarting Pawlikowski's attempts to control the position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13# Tokugawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Tokugawa. Pawlikowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tokugawa is working away from the top position though. Tokugawa content to control rather than advance. #T14# Pawlikowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Tokugawa has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pawlikowski (5) vs (13) Tokugawa You can see the frustration on Pawlikowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Pawlikowski tries to bench press Tokugawa off him but Tokugawa keeps the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tokugawa taking a breather here. Tokugawa advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pawlikowski (5) vs (15) Tokugawa
And that's the end of the fight! Tokugawa wins on points by 15 to 5. A victorious Minato Tokugawa 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; David Eagle! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Tokugawa moves into the clinch.#TD# Tokugawa decides to pull guard. 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. Tokugawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Eagle pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa won't allow Eagle to pass to mount. Eagle trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away. Eagle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tokugawa trying to control but Eagle postures up.
#T1# Eagle trying to pass the guard but Tokugawa defending well. Tokugawa tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control. Tokugawa is pressing down on Eagle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Eagle is stalling in the full guard. Tokugawa has his hands on Eagle's head, controlling the position. Eagle won't allow Tokugawa to sweep him here. #T2# Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tokugawa controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Eagle sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tokugawa pulls Eagle in to control the position. Eagle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Tokugawa managing to control the position. Eagle wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. Tokugawa is pulling down on Eagle's head to control his posture. #T3# Eagle trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. Eagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tokugawa is keeping the position for now. Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck. Eagle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Eagle wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. Eagle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Eagle wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position. Eagle controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Eagle preventing the sweep. Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position. Eagle is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Eagle content to stall in guard here. Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet. #T5# Eagle wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. Eagle looking to pass the guard. Eagle stands and throws Tokugawa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (3) Eagle Tokugawa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Eagle laying and praying for a moment but Tokugawa takes advantage and regains half guard. Eagle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tokugawa is not content to let Eagle control the position.#T6# Eagle is controlling the pace.
Tokugawa regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eagle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Eagle passes into half guard. Eagle trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away. Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard. Tokugawa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Simply The Best, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7# Eagle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tokugawa is refusing to be controlled, as Eagle sits in half guard. Eagle prevents Tokugawa from improving his position. Tokugawa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Eagle is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Eagle trying to control the pace. #T8# Tokugawa wants to improve his position but Eagle is controlling well.
Tokugawa won't allow Eagle to pass to mount. Eagle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Eagle prevents Tokugawa from improving his position. Tokugawa is staying active underneath Eagle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard. Eagle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9# Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard. Eagle trying to control the pace. Eagle wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it. Eagle controlling the action here. Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Eagle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tokugawa is not content to let Eagle control the position. Eagle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10# Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Eagle has control of the leg. Eagle controlling the action here. Tokugawa is staying active underneath Eagle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Eagle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Tokugawa trying to control from the bottom.
Tokugawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eagle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eagle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tokugawa (4) vs (3) Eagle Eagle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tokugawa.
Eagle tries to escape but Tokugawa has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11# Tokugawa is not going to allow Eagle to sit and survive in this position. I really don't envy Eagle right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tokugawa controlling the positon. Tokugawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Tokugawa. Eagle 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. Eagle tries to escape the position.
#T12# What can Eagle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tokugawa continues to hold on tight. Tokugawa is not going to allow Eagle to sit and survive in this position. Tokugawa trying to control momentarily.
#T13# Tokugawa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eagle doesn't escape. Tokugawa'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. Eagle staying busy and making it hard for Tokugawa to control. 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.
Eagle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14# Tokugawa trying to control momentarily.
Tokugawa keeps control of the position as Eagle tries to break free.
Eagle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Tokugawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. You can see the frustration on Eagle'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! Good control from Tokugawa.
And that's the end of the fight! Tokugawa takes the fight on points by 4 to 3. A victorious Minato Tokugawa 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kataro Kimura! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Tokugawa clinches up against the cage. Kimura is trying to drag Tokugawa to the mat but Tokugawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tokugawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Tokugawa pulls guard successfully.
Tokugawa seems keen to control Kimura's posture. Tokugawa continues to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kimura is fighting to break Tokugawa's control of his arms but Tokugawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Tokugawa'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.#T1# Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tokugawa (2) vs (0) Kimura Tokugawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Tokugawa looking to pass the guard. #T2# Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there. Tokugawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Tokugawa advancing to mount. Tokugawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Further stalling from Tokugawa. Tokugawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kimura is looking to control Tokugawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted? Still in half guard, Tokugawa seems content to control. Tokugawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tokugawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (5) vs (0) Kimura Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tokugawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4# Tokugawa controlling the action here. Kimura is trying is best to control the position here. Tokugawa not doing much here.
Tokugawa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (8) vs (0) Kimura Tokugawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Tokugawa tries to control but Kimura wriggling away. Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimura can do anything to dispel that myth. Tokugawa content just to control the position here. #T5# Kimura gets back to half guard. Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount. Tokugawa prevents Kimura from improving his position. Tokugawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tokugawa is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position. Well, if Tokugawa 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.
#T6# More hug and hope from Tokugawa. The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard. Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Tokugawa won't allow Kimura to sweep him here. Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Tokugawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7# Tokugawa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (11) vs (0) Kimura Tokugawa controls the position. Tokugawa working away. Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tokugawa (13) vs (0) Kimura Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokugawa looking to control and managing it successfully. Tokugawa looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tokugawa controlling his opponent. #T8# Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kimura tries to hold on but Tokugawa postures up. Kimura is looking to get to half guard. Kimura wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away.#T9# Tokugawa controlling from mount. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tokugawa is stinking the place up with his stalling. Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. This is a sustained period of stalling by Tokugawa.#T10# Tokugawa continues to hold on tight. Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Kimura is looking to improve his position but Tokugawa isn't that keen on the idea. Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11# Tokugawa tries to control but Kimura wriggling away. Tokugawa controlling his opponent. Kimura tries to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12# Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Tokugawa content just to control the position here. Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T13# Tokugawa controlling from mount. Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Tokugawa's attempts to control the action. Kimura holds on for dear life. Tokugawa controlling his opponent. Tokugawa looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Tokugawa has a good base and remains in mount. Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14# Tokugawa content just to control the position here. Kimura can't escape the position.
Kimura is still trying to improve position. Tokugawa content just to control the position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Tokugawa takes the fight on points by 13 to 0. Minato Tokugawa 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 36 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Fits Miz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Minato Tokugawa! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Miz tries to clinch there but Tokugawa circles away.
#CL2# Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches. Miz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miz is working for takedown but Tokugawa is calmly controlling the position for now. Miz is working for takedown but Tokugawa is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fits Miz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Tokugawa pulls guard. Miz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Tokugawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miz (0) vs (2) Tokugawa We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miz's guard. Tokugawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tokugawa prevents Miz from improving his position.#T1# Miz moves into full guard.
Miz controlling the position. Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. Tokugawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Miz controlling Tokugawa's posture. Miz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tokugawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB# Miz looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily.
Tokugawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Miz trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Miz wants to sweep here but Tokugawa controlling him for the moment. Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard. Miz is trying to keep Tokugawa in close.
#T3# Tokugawa content to stall in guard here. Tokugawa passes Miz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Tokugawa trying to mount his opponent but Miz defends it. Tokugawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. More stalling from Tokugawa.#T4# Miz is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tokugawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Miz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tokugawa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tokugawa is continuing to stall. Tokugawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miz (0) vs (5) Tokugawa Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount. Miz is looking to improve his position but Tokugawa isn't that keen on the idea.#T5# Tokugawa controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount. Tokugawa with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6# Miz tries to hold on but Tokugawa postures up. Miz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miz wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Tokugawa controlling from the full mount. #T7# Miz is trying desperately to improve position. Tokugawa content just to control the position here. #T8# Miz tries to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The adventures of Tokugawa the control monster continue. Boring. Miz is desperately trying to improve his position but Tokugawa has a good base and remains in mount. Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount. #T9# Miz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10# Miz is looking to get to half guard. Miz wants to hold on but Tokugawa pushes him away. Tokugawa content just to control the position here. Miz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tokugawa content just to control the position here. #T11# Let's hope that Tokugawa 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. Miz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tokugawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12# Miz is trying desperately to improve position. Tokugawa controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tokugawa. Miz tries to hold on but Tokugawa postures up. Miz can't escape the position.
Tokugawa controlling from the full mount. Miz is trying desperately to improve position.#T13# Tokugawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Miz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Tokugawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Yet more stalling tactics from Tokugawa. Miz tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg. Tokugawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14# Tokugawa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miz (0) vs (8) Tokugawa Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount. Tokugawa prevents Miz from getting the reversal. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tokugawa controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Tokugawa wins on points by 8 to 0. During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Fits Miz was interviewed post fight and said 'Let me start off by saying sorry to anyone who was offended by what I said before the fight, I knew it was wrong, but I needed a reaction, something to give me some sort of edge. Eliz is a great fighter, no doubt about it, we've both been here for a while, and I have nothing but respect for him.'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1# Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tokugawa pinned against the cage. Tokugawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Tokugawa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Czarny Z Garbowa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Czarny Z Garbowa passes Tokugawa's left leg - he's now in half guard. Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tokugawa is trying to control but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tokugawa is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tokugawa is holding on tight.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tokugawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tokugawa! Tokugawa is pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to maintain full guard but Tokugawa has managed to sneak the leg through. Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg. Tokugawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tokugawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard. Tokugawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Czarny Z Garbowa defending well though. Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tokugawa pulls his head out easily. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tokugawa in particular looking to stall. The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Tokugawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tokugawa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czarny Z Garbowa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to half guard. Tokugawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps working. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Tokugawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3# Czarny Z Garbowa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tokugawa's best efforts. Tokugawa trying to control the pace. Tokugawa trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here. Tokugawa is controlling the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a triangle but Tokugawa pushes his legs off easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
#SUB# Czarny Z Garbowa 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! Tokugawa rolls with it to try and escape but Czarny Z Garbowa cranks on the arm and Tokugawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa retains his light heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##KD# Tokugawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reece sprawling to the canvas! Reece rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tokugawa finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Marckus Reece has been cut. Tokugawa cracks Reece with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa! During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Marckus Reece stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came out and did my best, I accepted this fight to help out the great promoters here. Time to get better,'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okafor x Shifter
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1# Spears throws a big shot that misses. Spears misses with a hook. Jab by Spears. Spears slips a jab from Tokugawa.#CL# Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside. Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spears backwards. #BC2# Spears pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Spears catches Tokugawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big left from Tokugawa misses. Tokugawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Tokugawa gets a clinch. Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spears has had enough of the clinch but Tokugawa keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Tokugawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tokugawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Spears. Spears has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tokugawa is landing a low percentage of strikes. Spears misses with a straight right. Good exchange - Tokugawa coming out on top. Tokugawa scores with a punch to the head. Tokugawa throws the left hand but Spears avoids the punch easily. Spears moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1##CL2# Spears rushes Tokugawa and presses him up against the cage. Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Spears. #BC2# Spears breaks from the clinch.
Spears fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tokugawa checks it well. Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Spears manages to avoid it. Tokugawa lands a jab to the head.
Spears goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Spears throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it.#TD2# Spears shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tokugawa is trying to defend but Spears finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tokugawa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Spears wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it. #SUB2# Spears is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokugawa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Spears is looking for submissions but instead, Tokugawa has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spears loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Spears trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. Tokugawa pulls Spears in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Spears drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tokugawa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spears has Tokugawa in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Spears has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Spears escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokugawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Spears keeps moving. #T3# Tokugawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Spears working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Spears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tokugawa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2# Tokugawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Spears keeps moving. Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Spears. Tokugawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Spears looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Spears is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Spears keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. Tokugawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Spears keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Spears uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa. Spears swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Spears drops his hands momentarily and Tokugawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Spears lands with a nice body kick. Spears tries to clinch and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Spears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. 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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Spears looks to land a left hand but Tokugawa moved out of range nicely. Spears's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spears duly obliges. Tokugawa moves forwards but Spears connects with a nice, crisp jab. Spears moves out of range as Tokugawa strikes. Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Spears slips the punch. Spears tries a quick counter leg kick but Tokugawa is wise to it. Aaron Spears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spears connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tokugawa. Tokugawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Spears is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Spears.
Spears lands the left hand. Tokugawa misses with the combination.
Spears changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tokugawa looks to throw the jab but Spears is out of range. Spears blocks a jab. Tokugawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2# Spears drives through with a takedown into Tokugawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Spears forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Spears is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tokugawa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1# Tokugawa trying to hold on to Spears's head to control him but Spears postures up.
#SUB2# Spears is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tokugawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spears. #SUB2# Spears is working for an americana but Tokugawa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Spears was thinking about the submission. Spears keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tokugawa's head. Spears landing with the ground and pound. Spears pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2# Spears scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Spears is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tokugawa defends it well. Spears seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Spears looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tokugawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Spears from advancing to side control. Tokugawa works his way to full guard. Good work. Spears stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tokugawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tokugawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Spears lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tokugawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3# Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Spears controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tokugawa 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##SUB2# Spears looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Aaron Spears has got the better of the ground game so far. Tokugawa is trying to control. Spears wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tokugawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spears's head. Tokugawa is keen to just control but Spears is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Spears looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Spears is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T4# Tokugawa is looking to take a break and control but Spears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Spears works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Spears escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokugawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Spears wants to sweep but no luck. Tokugawa trying to control but Spears is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Spears escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokugawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Spears is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Spears showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Spears scores with a nice right hand.
Tokugawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Tokugawa walks into a straight right hand from Spears. Tokugawa lands with a hook. Spears tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Spears swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tokugawa. Spears lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Tokugawa tests Spears's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jab from Spears. Spears throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it. Spears misses with a few strikes there.
Spears will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spears misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa saw that one coming. Tokugawa lands a head shot.#CL# Tokugawa rushes Spears and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Spears's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. No joy there for Tokugawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tokugawa throws a nice looking combination but Spears bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Spears swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokugawa. Spears keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spears misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely. Jab by Tokugawa. Spears takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD# Tokugawa cracks Spears with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spears looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tokugawa finish him?
#ROC#Spears is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spears misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Spears is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? Spears ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa. Spears ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa. Tokugawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Spears seems to have recovered his senses. Tokugawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spears.
Spears connects with the punch. Spears bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Spears. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# Spears has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Spears tries to break free but Tokugawa pushes him back against the cage. Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Spears thumps Tokugawa with a low kick. Spears throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tokugawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spears manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A big right from Tokugawa misses. Tokugawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Tokugawa misses the target. Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Spears's shoulder, as Spears tries to avoid the shot. Tokugawa thuds a left hand into Spears's body. Tokugawa walks into a left hand. Aaron Spears seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tokugawa walks into a jab. Spears connects with a single shot there. Spears blocks a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Spears pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tokugawa back to the cage. Spears follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Spears takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3# Spears throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily. Tokugawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spears.
Spears is looking to score with low kicks.#CL# Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spears backwards. #BC2# Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Spears displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab. Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses. Spears uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tokugawa has time to react. A jab from Tokugawa finds it's way through Spears's defenses. A punch lands to the side of Spears 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Spears uses good head movement to avoid it. Tokugawa staying out of range there. Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Spears tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tokugawa scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spears connects with a body shot that sends Tokugawa's belly button to the back. Spears misses the shot to the body. #T4# Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Spears takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice jab there from Spears. Tokugawa slips under a jab from Spears. Spears lands a nice shot that snaps Tokugawa's head back.
Spears cracks Tokugawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spears. Tokugawa dodges the punch combination from Spears.
Spears takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tokugawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Spears off the cage and back into range. Spears moves out of range of the strikes. Tokugawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spears uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Tokugawa thuds a left hand into Spears's body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tokugawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokugawa lands with a straight right. Spears didn't see that one coming. Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Spears pushes him off.
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 Minato Tokugawa. I think Tokugawa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
KoF-Iron Wolf I
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1# Walling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away. Nice jab there from Tokugawa. Walling misses with a takedown and Tokugawa counters with a huge left! Walling is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tokugawa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Walling from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tokugawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! Our winner, Minato Tokugawa, 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:
KoF: GC
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# Tokugawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Reeves should have avoided that one. Tokugawa misses with a hook. Reeves ducked under it nicely. Tokugawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Reeves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tokugawa to the ground. Reeves is now in Tokugawa's guard. Tokugawa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reeves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reeves backwards. A body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tokugawa tries a body shot but Reeves blocks it.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Reeves blocking some punches.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves. Reeves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Tokugawa is controlling him. Tokugawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
Reeves blocking some punches.
#T1# Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Reeves.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa. Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Reeves is rocked! Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him? A head punch blocked on the inside by Reeves. Reeves tries to pull guard but Tokugawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Reeves drops back down to his feet.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Tokugawa breaks from the clinch.
Reeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tokugawa pinned against the cage. Tokugawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Reeves. Tokugawa fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reeves out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XVII
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa gets through Ibricic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tokugawa digs a right hand into Ibricic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibricic's gas tank. Tokugawa lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Tokugawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ibricic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Sadik Ibricic has been cut. Ibricic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2# Tokugawa cracks Ibricic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ibricic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tokugawa finish him?
#ROC2#Ibricic is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ibricic looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tokugawa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ibricic. Tokugawa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! Minato Tokugawa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XIV NYE
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1# Tokugawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bellicov wants to slow Tokugawa down by chopping away at his legs. Tokugawa lands a really nice looking cross but Bellicov seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Bellicov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Bellicov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tokugawa walks into a straight right hand from Bellicov.#CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellicov. Tokugawa gets through Bellicov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellicov. Tokugawa lands a right hand. #BC# Bellicov manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellicov. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bellicov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tokugawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bellicov scrambles back to his feet. Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bellicov misses with a body shot.
Bellicov thuds his right hand into Tokugawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2# Tokugawa clinches. Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellicov backwards. Tokugawa gets underhooks to prevent Bellicov's takedown attempt.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellicov. Bellicov blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa keeps control of Bellicov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bellicov backwards. Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Bellicov.
Bellicov blocking some punches.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bellicov blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. Bellicov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tokugawa lands with a right to the head. Tokugawa tries to work over Bellicov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellicov. Tokugawa lands with a light punch inside. Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellicov backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa. Tokugawa gets underhooks to prevent Bellicov's takedown attempt.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Bellicov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tokugawa lands the left hand. Tokugawa looks to land a combination but Bellicov avoids it well. Tokugawa lands with a right hand. Tokugawa slips a jab and a cross from Bellicov.
Bellicov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tokugawa is out of range. It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch. Bellicov tries to break free but Tokugawa pushes him back against the cage. Tokugawa lands a right hand. #T3# Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bellicov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage. Bellicov blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bellicov blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Bellicov blocks an uppercut.
Bellicov is working for takedown but Tokugawa is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Bellicov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bellicov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Bellicov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land. Tokugawa pushes Bellicov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bellicov backwards. Tokugawa misses with some punches.
#T4# Tokugawa lands with a left to the head. Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Bellicov blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands an uppercut. Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bellicov backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike. Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Bellicov is trying to break the clinch but Tokugawa is controlling him.#BC# Bellicov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch. Tokugawa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Tokugawa scores with a jab to the head.
Tokugawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellicov. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokugawa! But no joy. Tokugawa punishes Bellicov's body with a nice straight punch. Bellicov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa cracks Bellicov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nice straight punches there by Tokugawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tokugawa. Niko Bellicov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bellicov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Bellicov is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A chopping leg kick lands by Bellicov. Tokugawa moves out of range as Bellicov throws a body kick.
Jab by Tokugawa. Oh Bellicov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tokugawa scores with the left hand. Bellicov knows he should have avoided that one. Bellicov throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tokugawa is looking to clinch but Bellicov is avoiding it.
Bellicov throws a right hand that Tokugawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tokugawa also avoids with ease. Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bellicov seems to have got his legs back now. Bellicov throws a right hand that Tokugawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tokugawa also avoids with ease.#T1# Tokugawa sizes up Bellicov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bellicov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tokugawa connects with a looping right hand.
Bellicov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bellicov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tokugawa presses forward with punches and knees until Bellicov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bellicov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokugawa sprawls well. Tokugawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vida gets slowly back to his feet. Vida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Vida is breathing heavily. Vida throws a leg kick and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand. Tokugawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Vida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Vida misses with a takedown #CL2# and Tokugawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tokugawa has Vida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tokugawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vida is defending well. Amemir Vida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Tokugawa.#BC2# Tokugawa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Tokugawa forces Vida back against the cage and clinches. Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Vida manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Tokugawa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tokugawa wants to take a breather but Vida is having none of it. Vida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Vida trying to control from the bottom.
Tokugawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2# Tokugawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vida as he jumps to the side. Vida shoots for a double leg takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well. He's pushed Vida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tokugawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vida avoids it really well and circles away. Vida closes the distance but Tokugawa moves to the side and Tokugawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2# Tokugawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vida tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance. Vida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown but Vida shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Tokugawa closes the distance and pushes Vida back into the cage.#TD2# Tokugawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vida uses from the top position. Vida won't allow Tokugawa to get back to his feet. Vida trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. Vida stays in close to Tokugawa's body and controls the position. Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tokugawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Tokugawa wants to stand but Vida is controlling the position. #SUB2# Tokugawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vida with a nice head shot there. Tokugawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tokugawa throws a head kick but Vida moves out of range.
Tokugawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vida is fending him off so far but Tokugawa persists. Nope, Vida circles away and we're back to standing. Tokugawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vida as he jumps to the side. Vida wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance. Vida tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance. Vida shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense. Vida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokugawa sprawls well. Tokugawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vida gets slowly back to his feet. Tokugawa shoots in and drives through. Vida sprawls well. A head kick from Tokugawa lands but Vida takes it in his stride. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horrible takedown attempt by Vida or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokugawa, which made it look bad. Tokugawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Tokugawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vida half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Vida misses with an uppercut. Vida is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tokugawa. Vida fails with the takedown#CL2# and Tokugawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tokugawa tries to pull guard but Vida won't allow it.
Amemir Vida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Tokugawa. Tokugawa crunches a lovely knee into Vida's ribcage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Tokugawa pulls guard effortlessly. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Tokugawa is looking for a triangle but Vida pushes his legs off easily.
Tokugawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Tokugawa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tokugawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tokugawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vida is controlling him. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Vida controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tokugawa. #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. Vida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tokugawa swivels and escapes. Despite the aggression on Tokugawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Tokugawa clinches. #TD2# Tokugawa pulls guard. Tokugawa working a defensive guard here.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Vida controlling him for the moment. Vida prevents Tokugawa from getting back to his feet. Tokugawa 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. Tokugawa is looking to stand up but Vida isn't so interested in that idea. #T3# Vida landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vida controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vida looks for a takedown but Tokugawa sprawls well. Despite the aggression on Tokugawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Vida tries for a takedown but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Amemir Vida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Tokugawa clinches up with Vida and pushes him back against the cage. Tokugawa is trying to drag Vida to the mat but Vida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tokugawa prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Tokugawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Tokugawa instigates a clinch. Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Vida manages to get underhooks.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tokugawa leaning against his opponent.
Vida prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Tokugawa breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt. Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt. Vida feinted with a counter takedown. Tokugawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vida pinned against the cage. Vida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Amemir Vida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minato Tokugawa. Tokugawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vida as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Tokugawa dives in and scores a takedown into Vida's guard. Tokugawa postures up in Vida's guard and throws a big left but Vida blocks it. Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Vida keeps moving. #T1# Tokugawa postures up in Vida's guard and throws a big left but Vida blocks it. Vida wants to get back to his feet but Tokugawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2# Tokugawa gets to his feet. Vida looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Tokugawa moves into the clinch.#TD2# Tokugawa gets control of Vida's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tokugawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Vida works a leg free and moves into half guard. Tokugawa tries to kick Vida off but Vida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# Vida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tokugawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tokugawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vida is working away from the top position though. Vida controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tokugawa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3# Vida passes to side control. Tokugawa tries to improve position but can't. Minato Tokugawa has got the better of the ground game so far. Vida trying to control the position but Tokugawa is working away. #SUB# Vida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Vida trying to control the position but Tokugawa is working away. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vida landing a few strikes. Tokugawa 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! Tokugawa can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Amemir Vida. Well Tokugawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minato Tokugawa! |
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