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Event:
NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiriko tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Howard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kiriko is looking to clinch.
Howard takes a swing at Kiriko's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kiriko gets caught napping as Howard dives in and scores a takedown. Kiriko manages to retain guard.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howard prevents Kiriko from getting back to his feet.
Kiriko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Howard stays in close to Kiriko's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Howard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Howard passes Kiriko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howard is working for a submission of some sort.
Kiriko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howard is looking to advance position but Kiriko won't allow it. #T1#
Howard lands with a punch from half guard.
Howard controlling the pace. #SUB#
Howard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kiriko defend it? Howard steps over the head and cranks it - Kiriko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard is the new middleweight champion!
Dean Howard made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYCL 8 - Hittah vs Wallin
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Kiriko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Kiriko has managed to clinch.
Kiriko landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ha Jun has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
Kiriko scores with a knee to the head.
Kiriko throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiriko has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jun - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kiriko, and another! Jun is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Toko Kiriko!
The defeated Ha Jun had this to say: 'He beated me fair and square. I've learnt a lot from this fight and it has humbled me.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiriko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiriko wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kiriko clinches up against the cage.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Porpramuk is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiriko gets an underhook and turns Porpramuk into the cage.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Porpramuk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiriko after a bit of a struggle.
Kiriko is stalling here.
#BC#
Porpramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kiriko closes the distance and clinches.
Porpramuk can't break the clinch.
Porpramuk trying to control the position but instead, Kiriko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Porpramuk into the cage.
Porpramuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiriko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Porpramuk.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Porpramuk tries to land a knee to the head but Kiriko blocks with his arms.
Porpramuk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Kiriko is pushing Porpramuk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Porpramuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiriko is defending well for now.
Porpramuk is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiriko gets an underhook and turns Porpramuk into the cage.
Kiriko throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiriko has Porpramuk pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Porpramuk is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kiriko - that's hurt Porpramuk badly! Oh, another knee lands and Porpramuk is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Porpramuk doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Toko Kiriko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kiriko closes the distance and clinches.
Syevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiriko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kiriko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Syevens is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiriko has double underhooks.
Syevens blocks the elbow strike.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiriko misses with an elbow strike.
Syevens jumps guard but Kiriko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Syevens takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Barry Syevens has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kiriko obliges.
Kiriko connects with a knee to the head.
Syevens is trying to break free.
Kiriko misses with a knee to the head.
Syevens blocks an elbow strike.
Kiriko lands a nice elbow.
Kiriko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Syevens up against the cage.
Syevens tries to break the clinch but Kiriko is controlling the position. #T1#
Syevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiriko pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kiriko moves into the clinch successfully.
Syevens is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiriko gets an underhook and turns Syevens into the cage.
Syevens blocks an elbow strike from Kiriko.
Kiriko looking to throw knees to the head but Syevens is blocking nicely.
Kiriko is stalling here.
Syevens is looking to control Kiriko's arms but Kiriko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Syevens has his back to the cage.
Kiriko lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiriko throws an elbow but misses.
Syevens is trying to break the clinch but Kiriko is controlling him.
Syevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiriko has him pressed against the cage.
Kiriko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Kiriko stalling against the cage.
Kiriko lands a knee to the body.
Syevens tries for a takedown but Kiriko manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Syevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syevens is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Kiriko.
#CUT2#Barry Syevens's cut is getting worse.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiriko misses with an elbow strike.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiriko blocks an elbow strike.
Kiriko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Syevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiriko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Syevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiriko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiriko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kiriko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Kiriko lands an elbow inside that Syevens shrugs off.
Kiriko stalling the fight.
Kiriko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Syevens's face.
Syevens letting Kiriko take a breather here.
Syevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiriko prevents it.
Kiriko connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Barry Syevens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kiriko with a knee to the head.
Kiriko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Syevens's face.
#CUT2#Jeez, Barry Syevens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kiriko scores with a knee to the head.
Kiriko is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiriko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Syevens's brow. #T4#
Kiriko lands a good knee to the midsection. Syevens won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiriko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiriko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kiriko landing knees to the body.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiriko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Syevens dodges an elbow strike from Kiriko.
Kiriko has Syevens pushed against the cage.
Kiriko taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiriko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Syevens's brow.
Kiriko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiriko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toko Kiriko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Syevens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kiriko clinches up against the cage.
Kiriko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Syevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Syevens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Syevens is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Kiriko to work.
Syevens avoids the elbow strike from Kiriko, against the cage.
Kiriko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toko Kiriko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiriko throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiriko throws an elbow but misses.
Syevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiriko to keep the fight standing.
Syevens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kiriko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiriko lands a good knee to the midsection. Syevens won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Kiriko landing knees to the head.
Kiriko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiriko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiriko scores with a knee to the head.
Kiriko stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kiriko.
Kiriko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Syevens's face.
Syevens dodges an elbow strike from Kiriko.
Kiriko tries to land a knee to the head but Syevens blocks with his arms.
Kiriko looking to throw knees to the head but Syevens is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiriko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syevens avoids the elbow strike from Kiriko, against the cage.
Kiriko slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Kiriko landing knees to the head.
Kiriko with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barry Syevens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Toko Kiriko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kiriko closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kiriko obliges.
Kiriko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook can't break the clinch.
Cook tries to stall but Kiriko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook tries to pull guard but Kiriko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cook takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Justin Cook has been cut.
Kiriko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cook's face.
Cook trying to control the position but instead, Kiriko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cook into the cage.
Cook slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiriko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiriko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cook up against the cage.
Kiriko lands an elbow just above Cook 's eye. #T1#
Cook jumps guard but Kiriko stands there with Cook around his waist. Cook gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#KD2#
Kiriko drops Cook with a big knee straight up the middle! Cook is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Cook is rocked!#CL2#
Kiriko darts in and clinches Cook up against the cage.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiriko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cook blocks an elbow strike.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
Kiriko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiriko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiriko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kiriko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiriko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiriko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiriko connects with a knee to the head.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiriko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiriko looks winded!
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiriko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiriko lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
Kiriko tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiriko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiriko.
Cook avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiriko.
Cook tries to circle away but Kiriko has him pinned against the cage.
Cook jumps guard but Kiriko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiriko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiriko tries to stall but Cook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiriko misses with a knee strike.
Kiriko misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Kiriko trying to control the position but instead, Cook has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kiriko into the cage.
Cook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiriko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiriko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cook seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiriko tries a body shot but Cook blocks it.
Cook can't break the clinch.
Cook wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cook can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cook tries to break the clinch but Kiriko is controlling the position.
Kiriko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Cook gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiriko taking some punishment here, with Cook in his half guard.
Cook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kiriko is in trouble now - Cook has advanced to mount! #T3#
Kiriko is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cook looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiriko tries to buck Cook off but Cook takes his back!
Cook is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kiriko. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kiriko is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Cook is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Cook controlling from the back.
Cook cracks Kiriko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kiriko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Cook working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kiriko trying to get back to his feet but Cook is in full control for now.
Cook connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kiriko to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toko Kiriko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kiriko has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Kiriko has Cook pressed against the cage, preventing Cook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiriko tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
Toko Kiriko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiriko throws an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kiriko.
Kiriko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Kiriko controlling the action here for a moment.
Kiriko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook wants a takedown.
Cook avoids the elbow strike from Kiriko, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiriko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cook's brow. #T1#
Kiriko misses with a knee strike.
Cook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiriko to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Cook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kiriko is struggling to control the position.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiriko misses with a knee to the head.
Kiriko working Cook over with knees to the body.
Cook avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiriko.
Kiriko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiriko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cook tries a knee to the head but Kiriko blocks it.
Kiriko misses with a knee to the head.
Kiriko misses with a knee to the head.
Cook tries to pull guard but Kiriko holds him up against the cage and eventually Cook drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiriko has him pressed against the cage.
Kiriko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiriko landing knees to the head.
Kiriko has Cook pressed against the cage.
Cook letting Kiriko take a breather here.
Cook wants a takedown.
Kiriko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kiriko keeps control of Cook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiriko landing knees to the body.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Kiriko lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kiriko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiriko walks away with a smile on his face. Cook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Cook shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiriko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kiriko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cook landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kiriko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cook has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Kiriko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kiriko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kiriko closes the distance and pushes Cook back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiriko tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
#T4#
Kiriko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cook avoids the elbow strike from Kiriko, against the cage.
Cook fails to pull guard.
Kiriko misses with a knee to the head.
Cook is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiriko has double underhooks.
Cook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiriko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cook has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiriko missing with knees to the body.
Cook is trying to pull guard but Kiriko has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kiriko.
Kiriko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiriko looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
Kiriko is breathing heavily.
Cook fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toko Kiriko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Cook's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kiriko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiriko tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiriko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Cook shoots in for a takedown but Kiriko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Kiriko rushes Cook and presses him up against the cage.
Kiriko landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kiriko.
Cook is stalling here.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiriko landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#Justin Cook's cut is getting worse.
Cook takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiriko throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Kiriko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kiriko has Cook pushed against the cage.
Kiriko landing knees to the head.
Kiriko working the clinch nicely. Cook is working for position but Kiriko cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cook crumples up against the cage and Kiriko lands two more shots before the ref can save Cook! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Toko Kiriko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiriko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sunshine eats them both and turns towards Kiriko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Raymond Sunshine has been cut.
Sunshine shoots in for a double leg but Kiriko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Sunshine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kiriko's guard.#SUB#
Sunshine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiriko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiriko, not yet.
Kiriko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sunshine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sunshine passes Kiriko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sunshine trying to control from half guard but Kiriko is working away. #SUB#
Sunshine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kiriko sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunshine controlling the action here.
Kiriko is trying to stand up here but Sunshine is controlling him well.
Kiriko is staying active underneath Sunshine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Kiriko is looking for a sweep. Sunshine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sunshine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kiriko is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Sunshine! |
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