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Event:
CMMA 146 Obaminator v Tavares
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Kurosaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kurosaki thows a huge punch but Panda dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throwing shots but Panda is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Panda has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki stands up over Panda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Panda has momentary wrist control but Kurosaki slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kurosaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Panda has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurosaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki works over Panda with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurosaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosaki defends well.
Kurosaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Kurosaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurosaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kurosaki throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kurosaki wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #SUB#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurosaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kurosaki trying to strike off his back.
Kurosaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Panda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda prevents Kurosaki from improving his position.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurosaki defends it well. #SUB#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kurosaki lands with a few short shots to the body.
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 Napoleon Panda 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#
No luck for Panda with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Kurosaki.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Panda ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Panda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kurosaki uses from the top position. #SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurosaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Kurosaki defends easily.
Kurosaki throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurosaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurosaki has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Kurosaki stands up over Panda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kurosaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda has momentary wrist control but Kurosaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Panda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kurosaki postures up and lands a big shot to Panda's brow. #SUB#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Kurosaki defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurosaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurosaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurosaki stands up over Panda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurosaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurosaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurosaki. #T2#
Kurosaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kurosaki throwing strikes but missing.
Kurosaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kurosaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Kurosaki postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurosaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurosaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kurosaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Panda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kurosaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Panda pulls down on the head and he's put Kurosaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
CMMA 138 Zimmerman v Izanagi
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Vries fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Kurosaki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kurosaki takes one on the button.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Vries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vries unleashes a big counter combination but Kurosaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and De Vries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. De Vries moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and De Vries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Vries slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kurosaki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. De Vries's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Vries counters with a straight right hand.
De Vries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurosaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and De Vries counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Vries counters with a straight right hand.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
De Vries 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.
De Vries is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
enabling De Vries to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurosaki connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from De Vries.
De Vries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and De Vries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and De Vries counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki walks into a straight right hand from De Vries.#ROC2#Kurosaki is rocked!
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
enabling De Vries to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kurosaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and De Vries counters with a crisp right that sends Kurosaki to the canvas! De Vries follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan De Vries! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from River misses. #TD#
Kurosaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kurosaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kurosaki is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kurosaki is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurosaki wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kurosaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Kurosaki eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosaki is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Kurosaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kurosaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kurosaki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, River has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kurosaki controlling from mount.
River prevents Kurosaki from taking his back.
Kurosaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
River is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kurosaki trying to control but River is having none of it.
River told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kurosaki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kurosaki. #SUB#
Kurosaki goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River. #SUB#
Kurosaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
River lands a body shot.
#TD#
River gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but River manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kurosaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but River is defending well. Kurosaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! River has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kurosaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Kurosaki!
A victorious Akio Kurosaki 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:
AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kurosaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Reepo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Reepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kurosaki to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kurosaki pulls guard.
Reepo wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Reepo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reepo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurosaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurosaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurosaki! #REVR##SUB#
Kurosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reepo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Kurosaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Kurosaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reepo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Kurosaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reepo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kurosaki but great work by Reepo.
Reepo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kurosaki tries to buck Reepo off but Reepo is having none of it.#SUB2#
Reepo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosaki is letting Reepo control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kurosaki is not content to let Reepo control the position.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosaki is not content to let Reepo control the position. #SUB2#
Reepo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Reepo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reepo is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki tries to bench press Reepo off him but Reepo keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Reepo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kurosaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reepo's waist but Reepo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurosaki off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reepo! But no joy.#TD#
Kurosaki feints and as Reepo raises his hands in defense, Kurosaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reepo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kurosaki stacks Reepo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kurosaki!
Kurosaki slows the pace down. #SUB#
Kurosaki tries for a kimura but Reepo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kurosaki off and has taken his back!#T1#
Kurosaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reepo avoids the attempt from Kurosaki to control.
Kurosaki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reepo's lack of action.
Kurosaki moves into full guard.
Reepo won't allow Kurosaki to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kurosaki has his foot on Reepo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reepo works his way back into a safe position though.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kurosaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Reepo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kurosaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reepo defends well.#SUB#
Kurosaki looking for subs off his back but Reepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kurosaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Eagle, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Reepo trying to control from half guard but Kurosaki is working away.
Reepo wants to free his trapped foot but Kurosaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reepo prevents Kurosaki from improving his position.
Kurosaki trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kurosaki wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Reepo.#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.
No luck for Kurosaki with that takedown attempt.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Reepo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reepo keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reepo has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a triangle here but Kurosaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kurosaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurosaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki is fighting to break Reepo's control of his arms but Reepo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kurosaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kurosaki has gone for a leg lock! Reepo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurosaki's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Reepo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kurosaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reepo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reepo controls the pace.
Kurosaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Reepo tries to pass.
Kurosaki wants to improve his position but instead Reepo has moved into half guard.
Kurosaki won't allow Reepo to pass to mount.
Kurosaki tries to roll over but Reepo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurosaki defends it well. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reepo. #T3#
Reepo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurosaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reepo is taking a breather. Kurosaki 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kurosaki is controlling Reepo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Reepo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurosaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Reepo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosaki defends it easily.
Reepo seems keen to control Kurosaki's posture.
Akio Kurosaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurosaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reepo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurosaki 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Akio Kurosaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Pike.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Pike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Kurosaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pike's guard.
Kurosaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kurosaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurosaki advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurosaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pike defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurosaki is pressing down on Pike's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pike is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kurosaki is working for a kimura but Pike is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Kurosaki works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kurosaki has control of Pike's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pike regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kurosaki controlling the pace for now.
Pike wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Pike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurosaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kurosaki quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kurosaki but it's paid off an Pike is forced to tap! Nice work by Kurosaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Kurosaki!
A very excited looking Akio Kurosaki 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:
AWC Group A - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Kurosaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kurosaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kallaste, who protects the arm well.
Kurosaki controlling the position.
Kallaste knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurosaki on the ground.#SUB2#
Kurosaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Kallaste is defending well.
Kurosaki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kurosaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kurosaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kurosaki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Kurosaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kurosaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kallaste has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kurosaki has hold of Kallaste's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kallaste seems comfortable defending it but Kurosaki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kallaste is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kallaste is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kurosaki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akio Kurosaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Akio Kurosaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burrows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurosaki goes for a double leg but Burrows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burrows continues to drive forward.
Burrows has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Kurosaki gets control of Burrows's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kurosaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kurosaki has control of Burrows's left arm, preventing Burrows from doing any damage.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki pulls Burrows in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurosaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Burrows advances position into side control!
Burrows throws an elbow but Kurosaki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
Kurosaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurosaki is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kurosaki is avoiding damage well.
#T2##SUB2#
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working. #SUB2#
Burrows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kurosaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burrows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurosaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurosaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Kurosaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Burrows has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.#SUB2#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kurosaki passes into side control.
#SUB#
Kurosaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burrows circles away.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Burrows strikes.#TD#
Kurosaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burrows to the ground. Kurosaki is now in Burrows's guard.#SUB2#
Burrows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kurosaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurosaki won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burrows has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kurosaki doesn't defend quickly enough and Burrows has managed to lock this one up! Can Kurosaki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Burrows on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Burrows! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Russell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurosaki in his tracks.
Russell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kurosaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Russell won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Kurosaki is working to tighten his grip on Russell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Russell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kurosaki is really squeezing tight and eventually Russell passes out! Kurosaki breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akio Kurosaki! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Reepo swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Reepo.#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Reepo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reepo lands a lovely overhand right.
Reepo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
Reepo throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Reepo finish him?
Reepo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Reepo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurosaki should have avoided that one.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Reepo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Reepo.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
And Kurosaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Reepo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reepo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
A jab lands there for Reepo.
Reepo lands with a nice body punch.
Jay Reepo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reepo thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Reepo connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reepo throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
A big right from Reepo misses.
A jab from Reepo misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Reepo throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Reepo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Kurosaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Reepo.
Reepo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reepo defends it well.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Kurosaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reepo misses with a straight left.
Reepo throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kurosaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reepo! #T4#
Reepo stops Kurosaki from passing to mount.
Reepo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurosaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurosaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reepo!#SUB2#
Reepo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to control but Reepo wriggling away.
Kurosaki fails to move to back control.
Reepo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurosaki has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reepo throws out the jab.
And Kurosaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Reepo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Reepo throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Reepo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Reepo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reepo can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Reepo has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fails to pull guard.
Reepo blocks an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kurosaki decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Reepo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurosaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurosaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurosaki! #REVB#
Kurosaki trying to control the action but Reepo is working from the bottom.
Reepo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurosaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Reepo is trying to work for a sweep but Kurosaki has mounted him!#SUB2#
Kurosaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reepo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reepo!
Reepo pushes down on Kurosaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reepo trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reepo is really struggling to control Kurosaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reepo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosaki can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki is trying to escape the mount.
Kurosaki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kurosaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kurosaki holds on to Reepo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Reepo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurosaki is squirming around, avoiding Reepo's attempts to control the action.
Reepo controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reepo wants to control the pace but Kurosaki is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Reepo.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reepo defends it well.
Kurosaki defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reepo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.#T1#
Reepo lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reepo swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
And Kurosaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Reepo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Reepo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Reepo. #CL#
Reepo gets a clinch.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki. #TD2#
Kurosaki wants the takedown. Reepo is fighting it off but Kurosaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reepo's guard against the cage.
Reepo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki advances to half guard.
Reepo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reepo tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurosaki pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but Reepo defending well.
Reepo trying to hold on to Kurosaki's head to control him but Kurosaki postures up.
Reepo gets back to full guard.
Kurosaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reepo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurosaki's guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Kurosaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Reepo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kurosaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reepo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kurosaki passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reepo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reepo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo!
An out of breath Jay Reepo 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:
AWC Fighter Trials VI
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Atsushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Atsushi moved away.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kurosaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atsushi feints a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atsushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Atsushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Atsushi backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
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.
A big left from Atsushi misses.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Atsushi avoided it.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Atsushi.
And Kurosaki counters with a quick kick to the body but Atsushi blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Atsushi saw it coming and moves away.
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 Akio Kurosaki.
Well Kurosaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki! |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials IV
Date: Jan 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Atsushi moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Atsushi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Atsushi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosaki swivels and escapes.
Kurosaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Atsushi steps away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atsushi is able to avoid easily.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Atsushi.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
Kurosaki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Atsushi blocks it well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Atsushi checks it.
Kurosaki blocks a leg kick.
Atsushi misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akio Kurosaki.
Well Kurosaki 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akio Kurosaki! |
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