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Event:
RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Beneke takes a swing at Seyama's ribcage but misses.
It appears Seyama was looking to counter with a kick there.
Seyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Seyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Seyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beneke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seyama drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Seyama checks a low kick from Beneke.
Seyama feinted with a counter takedown.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Seyama saw that one coming.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Beneke.
Beneke thows a body kick. Seyama tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Beneke misses the shot to the body.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with a hook. Seyama ducked under it nicely.
Beneke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seyama throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke cracks Seyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Seyama misses with a head kick.
Beneke throws a head kick but Seyama moves out of range.
Seyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Beneke tenderised Seyama's leg. Seyama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beneke lands the left hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seyama shoots in for a takedown but Beneke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Seyama avoids them all with ease.
Beneke stuns Seyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beneke cracks Seyama with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Beneke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Seyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beneke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beneke!
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seyama has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Beneke.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seyama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Beneke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beneke wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kado Seyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Seyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seyama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Seyama ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Beneke.
Seyama throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Seyama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke works Seyama's body with a nice hook.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Seyama's head but Seyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyama. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke scores with a hook.
Seyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beneke feints and then cracks Seyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seyama down.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Beneke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seyama. Seyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Seyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Seyama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Seyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seyama attempts a counter takedown but Beneke avoids it well and moves away.
Seyama ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke works the jab nicely.
Seyama misses with a left hand
and Beneke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke misses with a head kick.
Seyama throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Seyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beneke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneke scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Beneke.
Seyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Seyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seyama slips a straight right by Beneke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
That's time! Seyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Seyama misses.
Seyama walks into a jab.
Seyama walks into a jab.
Seyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beneke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Seyama counters with a shoot takedown. Beneke fights it but they end up in guard.
Beneke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Seyama is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Beneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seyama moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Seyama misses the target.
Beneke throws a leg kick #TD#
so Seyama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seyama trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom. #T1#
Seyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beneke is controlling Seyama's posture.
Seyama advances position into side control!#SUB#
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beneke tries to bench press Seyama off him but Seyama keeps the position.
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working.
Beneke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seyama has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Beneke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Seyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Beneke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Seyama tries to counter with a takedown but Beneke is quick to defend against it.
Kado Seyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seyama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke throws the left hand but Seyama avoids the punch easily.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beneke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seyama walks into a left hand.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Seyama walks into a jab.#TD#
Seyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beneke to the ground. Seyama is now in Beneke's guard.#SUB2#
Beneke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seyama defends it easily.
Seyama is pushing down on Beneke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Beneke is fighting to maintain full guard but Seyama has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Beneke is defending against the submission attempts here by Seyama.
Beneke pushes Seyama off but Seyama dives into side control.
Beneke is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working.
Beneke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seyama is controlling him well.
Beneke is not content to let Seyama control the position.
Beneke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seyama has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Seyama 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.
Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beneke throws a jab when Seyama was well out of range.
Beneke stuffs the takedown attempt from Seyama. Seyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Seyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seyama throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Good standup being displayed there by Beneke as he connects with a hook.
Seyama slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Seyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Seyama moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
A low kick lands for Beneke.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seyama misses with a right hand
and Beneke counters with a stiff right hand.
Seyama takes one to the chin there.
Beneke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Seyama shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beneke.
Donk. Beneke catches Seyama right on the button with a cross.
Seyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Seyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy body kick from Beneke #TD#
and Seyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beneke pushes Seyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Beneke scores with a nice strike.
Mark Beneke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seyama misses with a leg kick.
Beneke tries a quick counter leg kick but Seyama is wise to it.
A combination from Beneke does no damage.
Seyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke loads up on a big right hand but Seyama slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Beneke.
Seyama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beneke lands a nice shot to the body.
Seyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Seyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seyama scrambles back to his feet.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Seyama ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Seyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke cracks Seyama with an open hand slap.
Seyama misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Beneke looks to land a combination. Seyama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Seyama with that takedown attempt.
Seyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Seyama drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Beneke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seyama wants to pass the guard but Beneke is keeping the position.
Seyama wants to control from the top but Beneke keeps moving.
Seyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beneke on the ground.#T4#
Seyama stops Beneke from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyama trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom.
Seyama stops Beneke from standing up.
Seyama pushing down on Beneke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beneke connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Seyama prevents Beneke from improving his position.
Beneke is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beneke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Seventeen misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Seventeen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seyama, pushing him back against the cage.
Seventeen misses with a knee strike.
Seventeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seyama.
Seyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seventeen blocks it with crossed arms.
Seventeen is pushing Seyama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seventeen throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen avoids the elbow strike from Seyama, against the cage.
Seyama tries for a takedown but Seventeen manages to get underhooks.
Seyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seventeen landing knees to the head.
Seyama misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Seventeen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seventeen managing to block the knees to the body from Seyama.
Seventeen connects with a knee to the head.
Seventeen lands a nice knee to the body.
Seventeen scores with a knee to the head.
Seventeen landing knees to the head.
Seyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Seventeen avoids the damage to the body.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Seventeen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seventeen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seventeen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seyama has been working on his balance at Gym Goroshi London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Seventeen.
Seventeen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyama misses with a body punch.
Seventeen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen landing knees to the body.
#T2#
Seyama blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seventeen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seyama avoids it.
Seventeen connects with a knee to the head.
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seventeen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seyama misses with a knee strike.
Seventeen looking to throw knees to the head but Seyama is blocking nicely.
Seyama stalling in the clinch but Seventeen improves position.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seventeen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seventeen lands a good knee to the midsection. Seyama won't want to take too many of those.
Seyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Seventeen gets an underhook and turns Seyama into the cage.
Seyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen tries a body shot but Seyama blocks it.
Seventeen working Seyama over with knees to the body.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seventeen stalling.
Seyama working aggressively here.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen's coach down at Bloody death gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seventeen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seventeen obliges.
Seventeen lands a good knee to the midsection. Seyama won't want to take too many of those.
Seventeen misses with a knee strike.
Seventeen landing knees to the body.
Seyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but Seyama blocks with his arms.
Seyama has Seventeen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seventeen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kado Seyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seventeen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Seventeen.
Seventeen tries a body shot but Seyama blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seventeen. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seyama tries a knee to the head but Seventeen blocks it.
Seventeen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but Seyama blocks with his arms.
Seventeen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seventeen looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Seventeen fails to land.
Seyama misses with some punches.
Seyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but Seyama blocks with his arms.
Seyama missing with knees to the body.
Seventeen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Seventeen avoids the damage to the body.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seyama blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seventeen.
Seventeen stalling in the clinch but Seyama improves position.
Seventeen misses with a knee to the head.
Seyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Seventeen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seyama can't find room to land a body shot as Seventeen controls the action.
Seventeen trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Android Seventeen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seyama prevents a body shot from Seventeen.
Seyama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seventeen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seventeen is defending well for now.
Seventeen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seyama tries to throw a body punch but Seventeen avoids it by throwing Seyama back against the cage.
Seventeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seyama.
Seyama blocks the elbow strike.
Seventeen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Seyama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seyama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Seyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seyama thows a huge punch but Seventeen dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Seyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seventeen is just riding it out for now. Seyama eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Seyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seventeen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seyama thows a huge punch but Seventeen dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Seyama works his way into side control. #SUB#
Seyama is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Seventeen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Seyama gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Seventeen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Seyama lets go of the hold and Seventeen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kado Seyama!
Kado Seyama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garotinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Seyama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seyama.
Seyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garotinho's elbow.
Garotinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garotinho prevents the takedown attempt.
Seyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Garotinho.
Seyama misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama tries to work over Garotinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garotinho avoids it.
Seyama slowing the pace effectively.
Seyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the head but Garotinho blocks with his arms.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garotinho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama tries to throw a body punch but Garotinho avoids it by throwing Seyama back against the cage.
Seyama misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Seyama pulls Garotinho into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garotinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seyama wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Garotinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garotinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seyama trying to control the position.
Garotinho connects with a couple of short punches.
Garotinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB#
Garotinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garotinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garotinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garotinho preventing the sweep.
Seyama looking to control.
#SUB2#
Seyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garotinho is working Seyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Garotinho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seyama has momentary wrist control but Garotinho slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garotinho stands up over Seyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garotinho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seyama has momentary wrist control but Garotinho slips an elbow through the middle.
Garotinho is in close to Seyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Garotinho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garotinho has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Garotinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garotinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garotinho lands a couple of elbows.
Garotinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garotinho stands up over Seyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seyama 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.
Garotinho distracts Seyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garotinho is in close to Seyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Seyama working a defensive guard here.
Garotinho landing with the ground and pound.
Garotinho with a nice head shot there.
Garotinho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Garotinho lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Seyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garotinho defends well.
Seyama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Garotinho is now in half guard.
Seyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Seyama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seyama moves into full guard.
Garotinho stopping the sweep attempt from Seyama.
Garotinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seyama's head.
Seyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garotinho lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Garotinho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Seyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garotinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyama can do to turn this around?
Seyama takes a swing at Garotinho's ribcage but misses.
Garotinho closes the distance and clinches up with Seyama, looking for a takedown. Garotinho pushes Seyama against the cage but Seyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garotinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garotinho somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garotinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seyama throws a series of punches but Garotinho avoids them all with ease.
Seyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garotinho.
#T1#
Garotinho misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Seyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garotinho won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garotinho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garotinho lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Garotinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Seyama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garotinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Garotinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Garotinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seyama defends it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyama looking to pass the guard.
Seyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garotinho keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Garotinho keeping moving, preventing Seyama from controlling successfully.
Garotinho striking off his back but it's not causing Seyama any problems.
Seyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garotinho is keeping the position for now.
Seyama pushing down on Garotinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Seyama trying to control from half guard but Garotinho is working away.
Garotinho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garotinho lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB#
Garotinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seyama pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Seyama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garotinho sees it coming and defends easily.
Seyama is trying to control. Garotinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Garotinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seyama pulls his head out easily.
Garotinho punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Garotinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Garotinho tries to get to full guard but Seyama has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Seyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garotinho defends it well.
Garotinho scores with a few weak punches.
Seyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garotinho defending well though.
Garotinho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama thows a huge punch but Garotinho dodges it nicely.
Garotinho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Seyama passes to side control.
Garotinho is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Seyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garotinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Seyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garotinho.
Seyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seyama leaves Garotinho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seyama. Garotinho does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Seyama gets caught flat footed, as Garotinho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garotinho scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Seyama 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.
Garotinho lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Garotinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garotinho won't allow Seyama to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garotinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garotinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garotinho with a nice head shot there.
Garotinho scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garotinho's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Garotinho drops back looking for a leg! Seyama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seyama manages to kick Garotinho off! Garotinho jumps back into Seyama's guard. #SUB2#
Seyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garotinho defends it easily.#T2#
Garotinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seyama looking to control.
Garotinho stopping the sweep attempt from Seyama.
Garotinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seyama's head.
Garotinho chips away with some ground and pound.
Seyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seyama can't keep his opponent in guard - Garotinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Seyama tries to roll over but Garotinho keeps him under control.
Garotinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Garotinho connects with a nice short shot to Seyama's temple.
Garotinho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Seyama wants to improve his position but Garotinho is controlling well.
#SUB#
Garotinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garotinho prevents Seyama from improving his position.
Garotinho slips a nice elbow through Seyama's hands, connecting with Seyama's forehead.#T4#
Seyama tries to roll over but Garotinho keeps him under control.
Garotinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seyama tries to roll over but Garotinho keeps him under control.#SUB#
Garotinho is looking for a kimura here.
Garotinho blocks the strikes from Seyama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama manages to get to full guard.
Garotinho postures up and lands a big shot to Seyama's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Garotinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garotinho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Garotinho! |
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Event:
RISE X22
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Seyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Majima is just out of range.
A punch combination from Majima misses.
Majima throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Seyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Majima won't be happy with that.
Majima tries to escape but Seyama is in control.
Majima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seyama on the ground.
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but Majima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majima is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majima is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Seyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Majima's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Seyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majima wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Seyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Seyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Majima is defending well.
Majima is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but Majima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majima is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Seyama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Seyama trying to control the action but Majima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Majima wants to get back to his feet but Seyama drags him back down.#SUB2#
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majima is trying to buck Seyama off.
Majima is not content to let Seyama control the position.
Majima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seyama is controlling him well.
Seyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Majima is trying to get back to his feet.
Seyama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seyama wants to control but Majima is keeping him busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Majima defending against the ground and pound.
Majima wants to get back to his feet.
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but Majima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seyama is trying to get an arm triangle but Majima is defending well. #SUB2#
Seyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Majima tries to escape but Seyama is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Seyama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama working the ground and pound but Majima is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Seyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Majima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Majima misses with a series of wild punches.
Seyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Majima counter with a right hand.
Majima looks to throw the jab but Seyama is out of range.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Majima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Majima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majima misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Seyama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Majima pushes Seyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Goro Majima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seyama throws an overhand right that lands on Majima's shoulder, as Majima tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Seyama shoots in for a takedown but Majima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Majima misses with an uppercut.
Seyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majima.
Seyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majima as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Majima misses.
Seyama misses with a hook to the body
and Seyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seyama avoids the body shot from Majima.
Goro Majima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Majima defends it nicely.
Goro Majima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kado Seyama.#T2#
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majima throwing a counter right hand but Seyama manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Seyama.
Goro Majima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majima works the jab nicely.
Majima throws a lazy right hand but Seyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Majima misses its intended target.
Seyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majima.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Majima.
Seyama feints the counter takedown.
Majima throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Seyama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Majima!
Majima wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Seyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Majima wants to get back to his feet but Seyama drags him back down.#SUB2#
Seyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Seyama wants to control but Majima is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Seyama is working to tighten his grip on Majima's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Majima has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Seyama is really squeezing tight and eventually Majima passes out! Seyama breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kado Seyama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kado Seyama thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RISE 62:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cejka throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Seyama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seyama wants to control from the top but Cejka keeps moving.
Seyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Seyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seyama pushes down on Cejka's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Seyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seyama is looking for a kimura but Cejka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seyama to get the leverage.
Cejka is looking to escape.
Seyama is looking to advance position but Cejka won't allow it. #T1#
Cejka is in trouble now - Seyama has advanced to mount!
Seyama tries to control but Cejka wriggling away. #SUB2#
Seyama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cejka has worked his arm free - good work by Cejka!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama trying to control the action but Cejka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cejka has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cejka keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Seyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cejka, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Seyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cejka, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Seyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Seyama swings around for an armbar but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Seyama's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Seyama has his foot on Cejka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cejka works his way back into a safe position though.
Seyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cejka is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Seyama has his foot on Cejka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cejka works his way back into a safe position though.
Seyama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Seyama looking for subs off his back but Cejka has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cejka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seyama wants to control but Cejka passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Seyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cejka tries to stand but Seyama is controlling his head.
Cejka working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cejka wants to stand but Seyama has his arm trapped.
Cejka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kado Seyama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seyama throws a fast counter high kick but Cejka manages to duck under it in time.
Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seyama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Seyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seyama defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Seyama darts in looking for a takedown but Cejka gets double underhooks and turns Seyama into the cage.
Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Seyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seyama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cejka lands a slapping body shot.
Cejka fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyama can do to turn this around?
Cejka lands with a straight right. Seyama didn't see that one coming.
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!
Seyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Seyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cejka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seyama scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cejka lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Cejka catches Seyama right on the button with a cross.
Seyama dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
And Seyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Cejka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cejka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Seyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cejka!
Cejka misses with a few strikes there.
Seyama feints the counter takedown.
Cejka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cejka to score with a decent uppercut.
Cejka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cejka lands with a hook. Seyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seyama dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
Seyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seyama throws a nice looking combination but Cejka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cejka with a jab.#ROC#Seyama is rocked!
Cejka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka cracks Seyama with a good jab.
Seyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Cejka finish him?
Cejka lands a lovely overhand right.
Cejka throws a monster overhand right that drops Seyama! Cejka follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cestmir Cejka! |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Seyama throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Hooker moves into the clinch.
Hooker jumps guard but Seyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Seyama tries to pull guard but Hooker won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hooker goes for a takedown attempt but Seyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama shoots in for a double leg but Hooker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seyama throws a push kick but Hooker slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kado Seyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hooker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Seyama misses its target.
Seyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hooker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooker goes for a double leg but Seyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seyama continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Hooker.
Nice takedown defense from Hooker. No joy for Seyama on that attempt.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooker scores with a one two! Seyama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hooker scores with a jab to the body.
Seyama is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Hooker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hooker showed some decent athleticism there. #T2##SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seyama defends it well.
Seyama trying to control from the bottom.
Hooker is taking a breather. Seyama 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.
Seyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hooker scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hooker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seyama gets full guard.#SUB#
Seyama working for a triangle but Hooker defends it easily.
Seyama trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hooker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hooker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker is stalling in the full guard.
Hooker preventing the sweep.
Hooker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hooker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Seyama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hooker has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Hooker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hooker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seyama defends it nicely.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Hooker shoots in and bounces Seyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Seyama pushes a forearm under Hooker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hooker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kado Seyama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kado Seyama thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Seyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooker shoots for a takedown but Seyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hooker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seyama pinned against the cage. Seyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Seyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Hooker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seyama slips under a jab from Hooker.
Seyama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hooker defends it well.
The fighters circling - Seyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seyama goes for a double leg but Hooker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooker continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooker with a jab.
Seyama throws a head kick but Hooker moves out of range.
#CL#
Hooker takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hooker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooker throws a jab when Seyama was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooker or perhaps it was just good defense by Seyama, which made it look bad.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Seyama gets tackled into the cage by Hooker. Hooker maintains the clinch. #T2#
Seyama stalling.
Seyama has Hooker pushed against the cage.
Hooker has Seyama pushed against the cage.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Seyama.
Seyama misses with some punches.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
Seyama tries a knee to the head but Hooker blocks it.
Seyama looking to throw knees to the head but Hooker is blocking nicely.
#T3##BC#
Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooker closes the distance and clinches up with Seyama, looking for a takedown. Hooker pushes Seyama against the cage but Seyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seyama tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Hooker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hooker is in Seyama's guard.
Hooker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hooker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seyama for as long as he can get away with.
Hooker connects with a couple of short punches.
Seyama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seyama is trying to control the position but Hooker postures up.
Hooker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seyama 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.#T4#
Seyama trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Seyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hooker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hooker postures up.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hooker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama looking to control.
Hooker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hooker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Malik Hooker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Hooker has Seyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooker tries to pull guard but Seyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker working hard to break the clinch.
Seyama scores with a knee to the head.
Hooker is trying to pull guard but Seyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seyama has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Hooker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Seyama landing knees to the body.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hooker prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooker 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 Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker tries to land knees in the clinch but Seyama avoids the damage to the body.
Hooker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seyama goes for a takedown attempt but Hooker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hooker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seyama.
Seyama throws a head kick that misses.
Hooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seyama circles away.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seyama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Hooker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seyama.
Seyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Hooker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Seyama.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hooker closes the distance and pushes Seyama back into the cage.
Seyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hooker is trying to drag Seyama to the mat but Seyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seyama effectively controlling the action here.
Seyama lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Hooker wants the takedown. Seyama is fighting it off but Hooker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seyama's guard against the cage.
Hooker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seyama trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooker postures up.
#SUB2#
Seyama looking for a guillotine here but Hooker defends easily.
Hooker wants to pass the guard but Seyama is keeping the position.#T4#
Seyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooker controls the pace.
Seyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Seyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Seyama, not yet.
Hooker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seyama keeping moving, preventing Hooker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kado Seyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hooker shoots in looking for a takedown. Seyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hooker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Seyama misses #CL#
and Hooker counters by moving into the clinch.
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seyama stops a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Hooker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seyama regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Hooker is proving a slippery customer.
Seyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malik Hooker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hooker 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. #SUB2#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seyama is keeping the position for now.
Seyama is trying to keep Hooker in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hooker won't allow Seyama to sweep him here.
Hooker controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malik Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Seyama does no damage.
Hooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seyama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooker somewhat.
Seyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hooker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Seyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Hooker as the two fighters clinch.
Seyama tries for a takedown but Hooker manages to get underhooks.
Seyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hooker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seyama trying to land knees to the body.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seyama stops a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooker avoids it.
Seyama missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Seyama tries to land a knee to the head but Hooker blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyama.
Seyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hooker avoids it.
Hooker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Seyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Seyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker tries for a takedown but Seyama manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hooker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Seyama.
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Seyama avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kado Seyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seyama 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kado Seyama! |
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Event:
NRC 8
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Seyama moves out of range as The Kidd strikes.
Seyama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Seyama's belly button to the back.
The Kidd jabs Seyama right on the nose. Seyama blinks but takes it well.
The Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Seyama misses with a looping left.
The Kidd throws a series of strikes that have Seyama backpedaling.
The Kidd throws the left hand but Seyama avoids the punch easily.
The Kidd with a jab.
The Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from The Kidd misses.
A cross from The Kidd lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kidd moves away.
Seyama misses with a wild body shot.
The Kidd lands with an overhand left.
The Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Seyama looking to score a takedown here. The Kidd is defending well but Seyama drives through and ends up in The Kidd's guard.#T1#
The Kidd keeping moving, preventing Seyama from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The Kidd wriggles free and stands up.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Kidd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Kidd throws the left hand but Seyama avoids the punch easily.
Seyama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Kidd's head.
The Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Seyama.
Seyama slips a straight right by The Kidd.#TD#
Seyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Kidd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Kidd throws Seyama to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from The Kidd misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Kidd enables Seyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Kidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Seyama wants to pass the guard but The Kidd is keeping the position.
Seyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seyama wants to pass the guard but The Kidd is keeping the position.
Seyama trying to control but The Kidd is working from the bottom.
Seyama has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The Kidd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seyama. #T3#
Seyama wants to control from the top but The Kidd keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Kidd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Seyama misses.
The Kidd throws a leg kick but Seyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seyama misses with a straight right.
The Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Seyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Kidd defends it nicely.
The Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Seyama moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Seyama misses the target.
The Kidd avoids the body shot from Seyama.
#T4#
The Kidd misses with a low kick.
The Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Seyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Seyama.
The Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seyama.
Seyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kidd.
Seyama half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Kidd takes a swing at Seyama's ribcage but misses.
The Kidd looks to land a right hand but Seyama moved out of range.
The Kidd misses with a looping right.
The Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seyama moves away.
Seyama throws a head kick but The Kidd moves out of range.
Seyama walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Kidd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seyama momentarily.
Seyama moves away from the strike by The Kidd.
The Kidd scores with the left hand. Seyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Seyama lands a head kick. The Kidd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice The Kidd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The Kidd throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Seyama counters with a single leg into guard. The Kidd didn't expect that.
Seyama wants to control from the top but The Kidd keeps moving.
Seyama slips nicely into half guard.
The Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Seyama sits in half guard. #SUB#
Seyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Seyama is trying to work for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well.
Seyama wants to control but The Kidd is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Seyama is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seyama trying to control the action but The Kidd is working from the bottom.
The Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seyama is really struggling to control The Kidd but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kidd throws out the jab.
It looked like Seyama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juice The Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Kidd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Kidd.
The Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Kidd throws a series of punches but Seyama avoids them all with ease.
Seyama checks a leg kick nicely.
The Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyama.
A punch combination from The Kidd misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Seyama misses the target.
Juice The Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from The Kidd.
The Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyama manages to avoid it.
The Kidd thows a leg kick but Seyama checks it #TD#
and Seyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Kidd won't be happy with that.
The Kidd is breathing heavily.
Seyama taking a breather here. #T3#
Seyama tries to score with some ground and pound. The Kidd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The Kidd prevents Seyama from moving into mount.
Seyama is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Seyama tries for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well. #SUB#
Seyama goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Kidd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seyama's guard! Nice work there by The Kidd! #T4#
The Kidd preventing the sweep.
Seyama is trying to control the position but The Kidd postures up.
Seyama has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Kidd has passed into side control.
The Kidd gets to mount! Seyama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Seyama is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
The Kidd is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice The Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The Kidd cracks Seyama with a good jab.
Seyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Kidd throws a good cross that connects.
Seyama dodges the punch combination from The Kidd.
The Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyama is just out of range.
The Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyama.
Nice straight punches there by Seyama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seyama.
The Kidd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seyama is out of range.
Seyama attempts a counter takedown but The Kidd avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyama dodges the punch combination from The Kidd.
A head kick misses from Seyama. #TD#
Seyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Kidd to the ground. Seyama is now in The Kidd's guard.
The Kidd kicks Seyama off and gets to his feet.
The Kidd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seyama ducks under a wild hook from The Kidd.
Seyama feinted with a counter takedown.
The Kidd throws a leg kick but Seyama moved away.#TD#
Seyama gets a takedown into half guard.
Seyama stalling away here and it's allowed The Kidd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Seyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seyama prevents The Kidd from escaping the position.
Seyama trying to control the action but The Kidd is working from the bottom. #T2#
Seyama tries to advance to mount but can't.
The Kidd is trying to buck Seyama off.
The Kidd prevents Seyama from moving into mount.
Seyama trying to control the action but The Kidd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Seyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Kidd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working.
Seyama prevents The Kidd from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working.
The Kidd is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Kidd parries the strikes from Seyama easily there. Seyama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Kidd to escape.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
The Kidd throws Seyama to one side and escapes!
The Kidd blocks a head kick by Seyama.
The Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyama manages to avoid it.
It looked like Seyama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Kidd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Kidd, as that shot connected.
Seyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kidd lands with an uppercut that bounces Seyama off the cage and back into range.
The Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Kidd swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Seyama counters with a takedown into side control.
Seyama is looking to take a break and control but The Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juice The Kidd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Seyama tries for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juice The Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Kidd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice The Kidd!
Juice The Kidd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NRC 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Seyama looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well. #TD2#
Rivera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivera showed some decent athleticism there.
Rivera prevents Seyama from improving his position.#SUB#
Seyama actively working from the bottom here.
Rivera is thwarting Seyama's attempts to control the position.
Rivera stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is trying to control. Seyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivera slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Seyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seyama.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Seyama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seyama is keeping the position for now.
Seyama controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself. #SUB#
Seyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seyama 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##SUB#
Seyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seyama. #T2#
Seyama trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Seyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Seyama controlling the pace. #SUB#
Seyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.#SUB#
Seyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seyama, into his guard. #REVB#
Seyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Seyama, not yet. #T4#
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
Seyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Seyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Seyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Seyama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Kado Seyama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Rivera drives through with a takedown into Seyama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Seyama is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Seyama is tightening it up a little... Rivera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rivera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rivera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Seyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kado Seyama! |
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