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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Todoroki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Straka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todoroki scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Straka there.
Todoroki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Straka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Straka throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Straka's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Straka misses.
Todoroki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Straka does no damage.
Todoroki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Straka swivels and escapes.
Straka connects with the punch.
Straka throws a lazy right hand but Todoroki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Straka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todoroki was well out of range. Poor timing from Straka.
Todoroki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todoroki throws a jab but it's blocked by Straka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Todoroki misses the target.
Straka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todoroki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todoroki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Straka defends it well.
Straka misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Todoroki drives through and clinches with Straka against the cage.
Todoroki is trying to pull guard but Straka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Todoroki takes a shot to the head.
Todoroki prevents Straka from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Straka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Straka misses with a straight left. #T1#
Todoroki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todoroki slips a straight right by Straka.
Straka misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Todoroki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Straka!
Straka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Todoroki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Straka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Straka is looking for a sweep.
Straka prevents Todoroki from improving position.
Straka tries to bench press Todoroki off him but Todoroki keeps the position.
Todoroki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Straka keeps working.
Todoroki lands some shots froms side control.
Straka on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Straka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Straka is not content to let Todoroki control the position.
Straka is looking to regain half guard here but Todoroki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Straka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Straka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Straka is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Straka's face as Todoroki controls the position. #SUB2#
Todoroki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Straka is trying to get back to half guard.
Todoroki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Straka regains half guard.
Straka is pressing down on Todoroki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki working some strikes from top position.
Straka keeping moving, preventing Todoroki from controlling successfully.
Todoroki postures up.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki looking to pass the guard.
Straka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Straka working for a triangle but Todoroki defends it easily.
Straka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Straka is keeping the position for now.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Straka keeps moving.
Straka wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todoroki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Straka being controlled here, momentarily.
Todoroki trying to control but Straka is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shoto Todoroki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Straka scores with a jab to the head.
Todoroki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Straka throws a hook to the side of Todoroki's head but Todoroki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Straka defending well as Todoroki loads up on a big left hand.
Todoroki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Straka.
Straka loads up on a big right hand but Todoroki slips the punch.
Todoroki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Straka looks to land a right hand but Todoroki moved out of range.
Straka misses with a looping right.
Lubor Straka is winning the standup battle so far.
Todoroki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Straka gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Straka is working for a submission of some sort.
Straka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todoroki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Straka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todoroki wants to control but Straka is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Straka is looking for a kimura but Todoroki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Straka to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki is trying to maintain the position but Straka is very close to passing his half guard.
Straka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Straka connects with a nice short shot to Todoroki's temple. #SUB#
Straka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Todoroki wants to control but Straka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Todoroki is pressing down on Straka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a triangle but Straka pushes his legs off easily.
Straka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Todoroki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todoroki controls Straka momentarily but Straka frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todoroki keeping moving, preventing Straka from controlling successfully.
Todoroki wants to sweep but no luck.
Straka wants to pass the guard but Todoroki is keeping the position.
Straka throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Todoroki managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Straka landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Straka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Todoroki is pulling down on Straka's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Todoroki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Straka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Straka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Straka trying to control the position from guard on top but Todoroki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoto Todoroki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Straka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Todoroki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Straka's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Straka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todoroki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todoroki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Straka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Todoroki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lubor Straka 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Todoroki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Straka, pushing him back against the cage.
Straka trying to control the position but instead, Todoroki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Straka into the cage.
Todoroki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todoroki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Straka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Todoroki jumps guard but Straka stands there with Todoroki around his waist. Todoroki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lubor Straka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Straka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Straka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Straka is trying to push Todoroki away but Todoroki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Straka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Straka throws a combination. Todoroki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straka was well out of range. Poor timing from Todoroki.
The fighters circling - Straka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straka lands a jab to Todoroki's midsection.
Todoroki moves out of range as Straka strikes.#TD#
Straka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki tries to get to full guard but Straka has control of the leg. #T1#
Todoroki is not content to let Straka control the position.#SUB2#
Todoroki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Straka. Oh but Todoroki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Straka goes limp - he's gone! Todoroki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoto Todoroki!
An out of breath Shoto Todoroki 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:
LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Akkaynak misses with the combination.
Todoroki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todoroki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak is looking to slow Todoroki down with leg kicks.
Todoroki looks to throw the jab but Akkaynak is out of range.
Akkaynak looks to land a right hand but Todoroki moved out of range.
Todoroki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akkaynak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todoroki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akkaynak throws a shot to the body.
Akkaynak thows a leg kick but Todoroki checks it #TD2#
and Todoroki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todoroki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akkaynak defends it well.
Akkaynak gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todoroki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Akkaynak is looking for a triangle but Todoroki pushes his legs off easily.
Todoroki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Todoroki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akkaynak trying to strike off his back.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akkaynak is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Akkaynak stays in close to Todoroki's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Todoroki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akkaynak defends it easily.
Todoroki 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.#SUB2#
Todoroki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Todoroki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akkaynak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todoroki is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Akkaynak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todoroki dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Todoroki controlling him for the moment.
Todoroki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkaynak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todoroki slips nicely into half guard.
Akkaynak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Todoroki is working for a kimura but Akkaynak is defending it quite comfortably.
Akkaynak is trying to maintain the position but Todoroki is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Akkaynak is not content to let Todoroki control the position.
Akkaynak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akkaynak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Akkaynak keeps moving. #SUB#
Akkaynak has his foot on Todoroki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todoroki works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
Todoroki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 Atakan Akkaynak 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#
Akkaynak throws a hook to the side of Todoroki's head but Todoroki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todoroki walks into a stiff left hand from Akkaynak.
Todoroki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akkaynak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Akkaynak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todoroki slips under a jab from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todoroki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Akkaynak misses.
Todoroki is looking to clinch but Akkaynak is avoiding it.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Todoroki moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Todoroki misses.
Akkaynak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todoroki manages to avoid it.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todoroki slips under a jab from Akkaynak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki defending well as Akkaynak loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Akkaynak enables Todoroki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Akkaynak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todoroki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akkaynak's guard.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg.
Akkaynak is trying to maintain the position but Todoroki is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a kimura here.
Todoroki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todoroki stalling away here and it's allowed Akkaynak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Akkaynak keeping moving, preventing Todoroki from controlling successfully.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Akkaynak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todoroki passes into side control.
Akkaynak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Akkaynak drops an elbow to the side of Todoroki's head.
Akkaynak is thwarting Todoroki's attempts to control the position.
Akkaynak is looking to advance position but Todoroki won't allow it.
Shoto Todoroki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akkaynak lands a nice short elbow.
Akkaynak is trying to control the action in half guard but Todoroki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Akkaynak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Todoroki is still trying to improve position.
Todoroki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Todoroki tries to get to full guard but Akkaynak has control of the leg.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Todoroki manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkaynak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Akkaynak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akkaynak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Todoroki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akkaynak trying to control the position but Todoroki is working away.
Todoroki tries to buck Akkaynak off but Akkaynak is having none of it.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Akkaynak working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Akkaynak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atakan Akkaynak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Todoroki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akkaynak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todoroki.
Akkaynak clobbers Todoroki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akkaynak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todoroki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akkaynak counters with a nice uppercut.
Akkaynak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akkaynak throws a body punch but Todoroki moves out of range.
Todoroki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Todoroki moves into the clinch successfully.
Akkaynak swings wildly with an uppercut but Todoroki uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Todoroki manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Todoroki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Todoroki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akkaynak works over Todoroki with some ground and pound from guard.
Akkaynak looking to pass the guard.
Todoroki keeping moving, preventing Akkaynak from controlling successfully.
Akkaynak scoring with some ground and pound.
Todoroki 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#
Akkaynak is looking for a sweep. Todoroki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Todoroki is working for a kimura but Akkaynak is defending it quite comfortably.
Akkaynak gets full guard.
Shoto Todoroki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?#T2#
Todoroki trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todoroki is one step ahead there.
Akkaynak controls Todoroki momentarily but Todoroki frees himself.
Todoroki trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todoroki advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Todoroki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akkaynak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Todoroki but great work by Akkaynak.#SUB#
Akkaynak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akkaynak content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Todoroki is looking to regain half guard here but Akkaynak keeps moving and retains side control.
Todoroki manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Akkaynak working over Todoroki with some ground and pound. Todoroki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akkaynak winds up and cracks Todoroki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Todoroki wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Todoroki is refusing to be controlled, as Akkaynak sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Todoroki actively working from the bottom here.
Todoroki wants to get back to full guard.
Akkaynak working over Todoroki with some ground and pound. Todoroki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todoroki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todoroki wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akkaynak, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atakan Akkaynak! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Todoroki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cigarette's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cigarette working for a triangle but Todoroki defends it easily.
Cigarette looking to control.
Todoroki trying to control but Cigarette is working from the bottom.
Todoroki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Todoroki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cigarette has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigarette is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cigarette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Todoroki is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Cigarette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todoroki passes into half guard.
Todoroki wants to take a breather but Cigarette is having none of it.
Cigarette tries to roll over but Todoroki keeps him under control.
Cigarette manages to get to full guard.
Todoroki tries to free his leg and advance position but Cigarette is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Todoroki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cigarette is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cigarette has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cigarette passes into half guard. #T2#
Todoroki wants to get back to full guard.
Cigarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Todoroki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cigarette pushes past his half guard into mount!
Todoroki is working to get back to half guard.
Todoroki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Todoroki 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.
Todoroki is refusing to be controlled, as Cigarette sits in half guard.
Cigarette slips a nice elbow through Todoroki's hands, connecting with Todoroki's forehead.
Todoroki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Todoroki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cigarette escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cigarette!
Cigarette moves into full mount! #T3#
Todoroki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cigarette lands a big elbow.
Todoroki is desperately trying to improve his position but Cigarette has a good base and remains in mount.
Cigarette landing strikes from the mount and Todoroki is in trouble!
Todoroki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todoroki manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cigarette pulls his head out easily.
Cigarette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cigarette is trying to control. Todoroki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cigarette is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cigarette prevents Todoroki from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cigarette in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB#
Cigarette is trying to work for a kimura but Todoroki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Todoroki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cigarette pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cigarette pulls his head out easily.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cigarette content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for subs from the bottom but Cigarette mounts him!#SUB#
Cigarette has hold of Todoroki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Todoroki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cigarette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todoroki!
Todoroki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cigarette wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cigarette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todoroki keeps working.
Todoroki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cigarette lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cigarette landing a few strikes.
Todoroki tries to buck Cigarette off but Cigarette is having none of it.
Cigarette working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Todoroki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cigarette in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Todoroki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midnight Cigarette!
After winning the bout, Midnight Cigarette 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:
GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Redman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todoroki back to the cage. Redman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Todoroki moves out of range of the strikes.
Redman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todoroki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Todoroki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Redman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Todoroki tries to advance to mount but Redman denies him.
Todoroki happy to just control the position for now.
Redman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Todoroki on the ground.#SUB2#
Todoroki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Todoroki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Todoroki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Todoroki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Todoroki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redman, who protects the arm well.
Redman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redman tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Redman wants to control but Todoroki postures up.
Redman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Todoroki is taking a breather. Redman 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.#SUB2#
Todoroki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Redman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Todoroki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoto Todoroki!
A relieved looking Shoto Todoroki 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:
Glory Days
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown but Tully shows good takedown defense.
Todoroki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Tully rushes Todoroki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todoroki wants to take the fight to the mat but Tully manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carson Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Tully pushes Todoroki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todoroki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tully pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Tully rushes Todoroki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tully is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todoroki is working for takedown but Tully is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tully is struggling to control the position.
Todoroki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tully gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki goes for a takedown attempt but Tully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Tully instigates a clinch.
Tully is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Todoroki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tully after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Tully prevents a takedown attempt there.
Todoroki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tully gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tully working Todoroki over with knees to the body.
Tully is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Todoroki looks winded!
Todoroki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tully after a bit of a struggle.
Tully stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tully taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tully seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Todoroki wants a takedown.
Todoroki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tully prevents it.
Tully is pushing Todoroki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tully landing knees to the body.
Tully dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Todoroki can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Tully works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tully lands a damaging elbow.
Todoroki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tully with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tully.
Tully stalling in the clinch.
Tully using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tully gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Todoroki.
#TD#
Tully gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tully uses his free foot to push down on Todoroki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Todoroki.
Tully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todoroki is looking to escape.
Tully controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Todoroki is looking to get to half guard.
Tully takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tully tries to control but Todoroki wriggling away.
Todoroki is working to get back to half guard.
Tully connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tully looking to control and managing it successfully.
Todoroki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tully controlling his opponent. #T4#
Tully prevents Todoroki from getting the reversal.
Tully with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Tully is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Todoroki is surviving well by controlling Tully's body position as best he can.
Tully trying to control but Todoroki is having none of it.
Todoroki tries to reverse the position but Tully maintains control.
Tully controlling his opponent.
Todoroki is bucking up trying to escape but Tully cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Tully 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#
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tully as he jumps to the side.
Todoroki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Tully has Todoroki up against the cage in a clinch.
Tully lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Tully gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tully works his way into side control.
Todoroki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tully trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
Todoroki tries to improve position but can't.
Todoroki trying to remain calm as Tully controls from the top position.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Todoroki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Todoroki is looking to regain half guard here but Tully keeps moving and retains side control.
Tully scores with punches from side control.
Tully trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Tully politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tully prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tully wants to control but Todoroki is keeping him busy.
Tully controlling the position.
Todoroki tries to bench press Tully off him but Tully keeps the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Todoroki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tully tries to pass to full mount but Todoroki defends it.
Tully trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions off his back.
Tully content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Tully trying to control from half guard but Todoroki is working away.
Todoroki is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tully wants to stand up but Todoroki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tully perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Todoroki tries to roll over but Tully keeps him under control.
Tully is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tully passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Todoroki!
Tully sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carson Tully overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todoroki working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Tully scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Todoroki?
Todoroki is trying to escape the mount.
Todoroki prevents Tully from taking his back.
Tully sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tully with a couple of short strikes.
Todoroki is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tully looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Tully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Tully dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Todoroki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tully defends well and Todoroki ends up having to push Tully into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tully lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todoroki shoots in looking for a takedown. Tully tries to sprawl out of it but Todoroki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tully manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Todoroki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todoroki slips a jab and a cross from Tully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tully feints and then cracks Todoroki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todoroki down.
Todoroki slips a jab and a cross from Tully.
Tully connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Tully pushes Todoroki up against the cage in a clinch.
Tully crunches a lovely knee into Todoroki's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tully landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tully lands a nice elbow.
Tully with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tully taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tully has Todoroki pushed against the cage.
Todoroki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tully avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carson Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Todoroki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tully lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tully lands an elbow inside that Todoroki shrugs off.
Todoroki takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Tully gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Tully 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.
Tully is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tully trying to mount his opponent but Todoroki defends it. #SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Tully is trying to control. Todoroki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Todoroki is not content to let Tully control the position.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki is staying active underneath Tully, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SU#
Tully stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Todoroki to get to his feet.
Tully fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tully is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todoroki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tully moves in looking to clinch but Todoroki pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Tully. No joy for Todoroki on that attempt.
Tully seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tully sprawls well. Tully wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todoroki gets slowly back to his feet.
Carson Tully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Tully instigates a clinch.
Carson Tully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todoroki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tully after a bit of a struggle.
Tully's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Todoroki goes for a takedown attempt but Tully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Todoroki avoids the head kick by Tully.
Tully tries to clinch but Todoroki moves out of range. #TD#
Todoroki gets caught napping as Tully dives in and scores a takedown. Todoroki manages to retain guard.#T4#
Tully not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tully stays in close to Todoroki's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tully got a little sloppy there for a moment and Todoroki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tully has managed to get both his arms back between Todoroki's legs - danger averted.
Tully showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Tully showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tully has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Tully!
After winning the bout, Carson Tully 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:
GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Todoroki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todoroki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todoroki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakimi misses with a hook.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown but Hakimi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakimi sprawls well. Hakimi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todoroki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoto Todoroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Todoroki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Todoroki working the ground and pound.
Todoroki working away.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todoroki working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Todoroki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hakimi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Todoroki lands some shots froms side control.
Hakimi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Todoroki connects with a decent elbow.
Hakimi tries to buck Todoroki off but Todoroki is having none of it.
Todoroki working the body and head with strikes.
Hakimi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Todoroki has hold of Hakimi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hakimi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Todoroki cranks the arm and Hakimi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hakimi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shoto Todoroki!
Shoto Todoroki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFC 19 - Bryant vs. Bispen
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Todoroki shoots in and drives through. Cox sprawls well.
Todoroki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Cox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cox stuffs the takedown.
Cox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoto Todoroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todoroki circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Todoroki with that takedown attempt.
Todoroki closes the distance and clinches up with Cox, looking for a takedown. Todoroki pushes Cox against the cage but Cox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Todoroki closes the distance and clinches up with Cox, looking for a takedown. Todoroki pushes Cox against the cage but Cox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todoroki misses with a takedown attempt - Cox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cox as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox wants to clinch up but Todoroki keeps it at a distance.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Todoroki circles away.
Cox is looking to clinch but Todoroki is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cox wants to clinch.#TD2#
Cox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todoroki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Cox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Todoroki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Todoroki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Todoroki working for a triangle but Cox defends it easily.
#SUB#
Todoroki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cox frees his head nicely. Oh but Todoroki has switched to an armbar! Cox is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shoto Todoroki!
A very excited looking Shoto Todoroki 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:
The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 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.
Todoroki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Chisaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Todoroki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chisaki swivels and escapes.
Chisaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todoroki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todoroki shoots for a double leg takedown but Chisaki sprawls well. He's pushed Todoroki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chisaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoto Todoroki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todoroki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2##TD2#
Chisaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chisaki trying to control but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
Chisaki wants to pass the guard but Todoroki is keeping the position.
Chisaki prevents Todoroki from getting back to his feet.
Todoroki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todoroki 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#
Chisaki wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Chisaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chisaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Chisaki! |
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Event:
The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Chisaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Chisaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Chisaki tries to get set, Todoroki tries to push him back and clinch up but Chisaki manages to avoid the attempt.
Todoroki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chisaki.
Todoroki tries to counter by clinching up but Chisaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Chisaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todoroki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chisaki.#TD2#
Chisaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chisaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chisaki trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Chisaki is sitting in close to Todoroki's body. Todoroki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chisaki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chisaki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Todoroki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoto Todoroki! |
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Event:
Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Chisaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todoroki wants to counter the offense by Chisaki and move into the clinch position.
Todoroki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chisaki.
Todoroki wants to counter the offense by Chisaki and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chisaki.
Todoroki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chisaki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todoroki tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todoroki wants to counter with a clinch but Chisaki pushes him away.#T1#
Chisaki misses with a takedown attempt - Todoroki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chisaki.
Shoto Todoroki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chisaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Todoroki struggling a bit here.
Todoroki is trying to get back to half guard.
Todoroki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chisaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Todoroki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chisaki tries to control but Todoroki wriggling away. #SUB#
Chisaki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Todoroki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Todoroki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chisaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Todoroki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chisaki wants to free his trapped foot but Todoroki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kai Chisaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chisaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Chisaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chisaki 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kai Chisaki!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Kai Chisaki!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Kai Chisaki!
Kai Chisaki wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alpa Chino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shoto Todoroki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Todoroki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chino (0) vs (2) Todoroki#SUB#
Chino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki tries to pass to full mount but Chino defends it. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a kimura here.
Chino is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Todoroki is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Chino moves into full guard.
Todoroki wants to pass the guard but Chino is keeping the position.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving. #SUB#
Chino looking for a guillotine here but Todoroki defends easily.
Todoroki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chino trying to keep a closed guard but Todoroki is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Chino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todoroki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Todoroki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chino has his foot on Todoroki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todoroki works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todoroki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Chino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Todoroki has passed into half guard!
Chino is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB2#
Todoroki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chino sees it coming and defends easily.
Chino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Chino working for submissions but it's allowed Todoroki to get to half guard.
Chino tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg.
Chino works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Todoroki escapes and throws Chino's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chino (0) vs (5) Todoroki
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Chino holds on to Todoroki's head and controls the position momentarily.
Todoroki tries to move to full mount but Chino actually manages to regain half guard.
Todoroki is keen to just control but Chino is a slippery customer.
Chino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chino keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
Chino trying to control the position.
Todoroki looking to sit in guard and control but Chino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chino (2) vs (5) Todoroki#T6#
Chino trying to control the position from guard on top but Todoroki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chino tries to free his leg and advance position but Todoroki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chino forces his way into half guard.
Todoroki wants to control but Chino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chino works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chino (5) vs (5) Todoroki#SUB#
Chino tries for a kimura but Todoroki is defending well.
Chino is looking to take a break and control but Todoroki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Todoroki can't do much from the bottom here.
Chino trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chino tries for a kimura but Todoroki is defending well. #SUB#
Chino is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Todoroki looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chino gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Todoroki is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chino lets go of the hold and Todoroki can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alpa Chino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Todoroki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Styx misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Styx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Styx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Styx is looking to take a break and control but Todoroki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todoroki can't do much from the bottom here.
Todoroki tries to bench press Styx off him but Styx keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styx trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
Todoroki is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Styx advances nicely into full mount.
Styx dominating with strikes here.
Styx controlling from mount.
Styx trying to control but Todoroki is having none of it.
Todoroki is bucking up trying to escape but Styx cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todoroki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Todoroki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styx controlling the pace for now.
Todoroki wants to control but Styx is having none of it.
Styx tries to control but Todoroki wriggling away.
Styx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Todoroki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Todoroki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Todoroki wants to get back to his feet.
Todoroki tries to escape but Styx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Styx lands a shot to the head.
Todoroki is in bad spot here.
Todoroki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Styx controls the action.
Todoroki tries to escape but Styx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Styx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Todoroki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Todoroki prevents Styx from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todoroki tries to escape but Styx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infurious Styx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Todoroki has his takedown stuffed
enabling Styx to counter with a crisp jab.
Todoroki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todoroki wants it to stay on the feet.
Todoroki misses with a head kick.
Todoroki moves out of range as Styx throws a body kick.
#CL#
Styx has Todoroki up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Styx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Todoroki uses from the top position.
Styx controls Todoroki momentarily but Todoroki frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki is looking to advance position but Styx has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Todoroki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Styx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Styx looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Styx looking to control but Todoroki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Todoroki is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Styx looking to secure an arm triangle but Todoroki defends it well.
Todoroki is squirming around, avoiding Styx's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Todoroki wants to control but Styx is having none of it.
Todoroki is trying to escape the mount.
Todoroki tries to hold on but Styx postures up.#T3#
Todoroki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Styx looking to control but Todoroki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Todoroki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Todoroki tries to control the position but Styx now has his back.
#SUB#
Todoroki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Styx's arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todoroki is trying to get back to his feet but Styx has full control of the position and if anything, Todoroki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Todoroki tries to escape but Styx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Styx is punishing Todoroki with some ground and pound.
Todoroki prevents Styx from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Styx is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Todoroki is in bad spot here.
Todoroki trying to control the hands but Styx won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Todoroki right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Infurious Styx dominated that second round.
That's time! Styx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Todoroki instigates a clinch.
Todoroki tries to pull guard but Styx holds him up against the cage and eventually Todoroki drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Styx drags the fight down to the ground.
Styx is trying to keep Todoroki in close.
Todoroki is looking to pass into half guard but Styx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Styx is in guard.#REVR#
Todoroki controls Styx momentarily but Styx frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Todoroki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Styx stacks Todoroki 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 Styx!
Infurious Styx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Styx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todoroki keeps working. #SUB#
Styx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Todoroki, who protects the arm well.
Todoroki is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Todoroki is trying to control Styx's posture but Styx avoids it.
Styx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?
Styx is looking to take a break and control but Todoroki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todoroki tries to buck Styx off but Styx is having none of it.
Todoroki trying his best to control but Styx has mounted him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Todoroki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Todoroki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Styx punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Styx looking to control but Todoroki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Todoroki is looking to get to half guard.
Todoroki tries to lock up and control but Styx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Todoroki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Todoroki is squirming around, avoiding Styx's attempts to control the action. #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.
Todoroki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Styx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todoroki is looking to escape.
Styx putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Styx.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todoroki is looking to improve his position but Styx isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Styx is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Todoroki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Infurious Styx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Styx has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Infurious Styx! |
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