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Event:
KOP PEAK
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanikawa throws a good cross that connects.
Tanikawa punishes Dickons's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanikawa stalks Dickons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dickons's face. Dickons staggers backwards, shaken.
Tanikawa misses with the body kick#TD#
so Dickons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dickons sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dickons 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.
Tanikawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanikawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tanikawa is trying to control the position but Dickons postures up. #SUB#
Dickons 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.
Dickons scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dickons 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.
Tanikawa is trying to control the position but Dickons postures up. #T1#
Dickons looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dickons 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. #SUB#
Dickons drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dickons as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tanikawa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dickons! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jovan Dickons!
Jovan Dickons got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adofo, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Seiji Tanikawa has been cut.
Tanikawa misses with a body kick.
Tanikawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tanikawa misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Adofo.
Tanikawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Tanikawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanikawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seiji Tanikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanikawa looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Tanikawa swings for the body but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo swings for the body but Tanikawa moves out of range.
Adofo misses with a hook. Tanikawa ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanikawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adofo at a distance.
Adofo moves forwards but Tanikawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tanikawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanikawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tanikawa misses the shot to the body.
Tanikawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Tanikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Adofo sends Tanikawa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adofo is motioning to the referee to let Tanikawa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tanikawa moves out of range as Adofo strikes.
Tanikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanikawa thuds a left hand into Adofo's body.
Tanikawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Tanikawa. Those never looked like landing.
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Tanikawa throws a shot to the body.
Tanikawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adofo.
Tanikawa lands a jab-cross combination.
Tanikawa throws an off balance right hand
letting Adofo counter with a right hand.
Adofo slips a jab and a cross from Tanikawa.
Adofo throws a hook but Tanikawa avoids it easily.
Tanikawa tries to move into range but Adofo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Seiji Tanikawa's cut even more.#T2#
Tanikawa feints a jab promting Adofo to slip. Tanikawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adofo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Adofo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanikawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Tanikawa manages to avoid it.
Adofo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanikawa looks to land a combination but Adofo avoids it well.
Tanikawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adofo throws a head kick that misses.
Tanikawa misses with a hook.
Tanikawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adofo needs to keep his hands up - Tanikawa had a free shot at his head there.
Adofo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanikawa works Adofo's body with a nice hook.
Adofo cracks Tanikawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanikawa throws a nice looking combination but Adofo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanikawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adofo throws out a loose jab but Tanikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo feints and then cracks Tanikawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanikawa down. #T3#
Adofo blocks a head kick by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanikawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adofo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa misses with a wild body shot.
Adofo lands a head kick. Tanikawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tanikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanikawa digs a good hook to Adofo's body.
Tanikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adofo.
Adofo connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#Tanikawa is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Seiji Tanikawa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tanikawa is aggressively charging in as Adofo backs up avoiding any damage. Adofo tosses out a jab and Tanikawa runs right into it face first! Tanikawa is out cold! Adofo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tanikawa's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olo Adofo! |
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Event:
RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa throws a low kick, looking for Bonaparte's leg but Bonaparte calmly moves out of range.
Bonaparte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte works the jab nicely.
Tanikawa is looking to land body kicks.
Bonaparte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanikawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanikawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonaparte circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanikawa lands a slapping body shot.
Tanikawa lands a right hook to the body.
Tanikawa misses with a body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tanikawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Tanikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanikawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanikawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanikawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tanikawa swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
It looked like Bonaparte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa throws a head kick but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Tanikawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanikawa throws a counter combo.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Tanikawa's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tanikawa.
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
Tanikawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Tanikawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanikawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonaparte rather than just go for the knockout.
Tanikawa connects with a jab.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte checks the leg kick.#CL#
Bonaparte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tanikawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tanikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanikawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonaparte is working Tanikawa over against the cage.
Bonaparte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonaparte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Bonaparte pulls Tanikawa into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bonaparte has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanikawa doesn't defend quickly enough and Bonaparte has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanikawa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bonaparte on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Bonaparte!
An out of breath Jacques Bonaparte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tanikawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanikawa counters with a good low kick that Wrestler was not able to check.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wrestler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tanikawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Dagestani Wrestler has been cut.#KD#
Tanikawa drops Wrestler with a right and a left! Tanikawa comes rushing in but Wrestler regains his composure and manages to keep Tanikawa in guard.
#ROC#Wrestler is rocked!
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!
Tanikawa wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving.
Wrestler is still in real trouble! Can Tanikawa finish him?
Tanikawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanikawa trying to control but Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Wrestler controlling the position.
Tanikawa preventing the sweep.
Tanikawa postures up in Wrestler's guard and throws a big left but Wrestler blocks it.
Tanikawa throws a strike but Wrestler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Tanikawa is keeping the position.
Tanikawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanikawa tries to get out of the position.
Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Tanikawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tanikawa is looking to sweep but instead, Wrestler has passed into half guard.
Tanikawa wants to get back to full guard but Wrestler has passed into side control.
Wrestler happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Wrestler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanikawa, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Tanikawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Wrestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tanikawa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tanikawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wrestler staying calm.
Tanikawa is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tanikawa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tanikawa tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestler happy to just control the position for now.
Wrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tanikawa tries to bench press Wrestler off him but Wrestler keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Wrestler stalls from top position.
Tanikawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wrestler is staying tight to Tanikawa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Tanikawa is looking for a sweep.
Wrestler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seiji Tanikawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dagestani Wrestler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Tanikawa.
Wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanikawa sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrestler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tanikawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Tanikawa throws a shot to the body.
Tanikawa connects with a body shot that sends Wrestler's belly button to the back.
Wrestler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrestler takes one to the chin there.
Tanikawa feints a jab promting Wrestler to slip. Tanikawa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wrestler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wrestler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanikawa throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wrestler colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tanikawa as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wrestler is left battered and dazed whilst Tanikawa and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiji Tanikawa! |
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Event:
RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Tanikawa's guard.
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Krahujec has hold of Tanikawa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tanikawa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Krahujec cranks the arm and Tanikawa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tanikawa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Tanikawa scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.#CL#
Roussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanikawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel stalls.
Roussel is struggling to control the position.
Tanikawa trying to land knees to the body.
Tanikawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel scores with a shot to the side of Tanikawa's head.
Roussel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanikawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Roussel.
Tanikawa can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Roussel stalling in the clinch.
Roussel lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanikawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel lands an uppercut.#T1#
Tanikawa blocks an uppercut.
Tanikawa blocks an uppercut.
Roussel lands a shoulder strike.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanikawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanikawa blocks an uppercut.
Roussel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanikawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanikawa tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanikawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
Tanikawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roussel lands with a light punch inside.
Tanikawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel slows down the pace here.
Roussel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2##TD#
Roussel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanikawa tries to buck Roussel off but Roussel is having none of it.
Roussel working the ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Roussel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roussel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Tanikawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanikawa is looking for a sweep.
Tanikawa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Roussel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roussel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roussel cracks Tanikawa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tanikawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tanikawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanikawa taking a bit of punishment here - Roussel scoring with strikes.
Tanikawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanikawa keeps trying to improve his position.
Roussel lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Roussel lands some shots froms side control.
Roussel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#Tanikawa is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanikawa taking a bit of punishment here - Roussel scoring with strikes.
Tanikawa is still in real trouble! Can Roussel finish him?
Tanikawa is trying to work for a sweep but Roussel has mounted him!
Roussel cracks Tanikawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tanikawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roussel postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Tanikawa is out cold - huge knockout for Roussel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 1
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Tanikawa misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahn checks a leg kick.
Mahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanikawa throws a front kick aimed at Mahn's knee but Mahn avoids it well.
Mahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanikawa. Tanikawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Seiji Tanikawa has been cut.
Tanikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahn.
A shot to the liver by Mahn. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Tanikawa misses.
Tanikawa misses with a body shot
and Mahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahn slips a jab from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahn misses with a body shot.
Mahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahn swings for the body but Tanikawa moves out of range.
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!
Mahn staying out of range there.
Tanikawa misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Mahn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahn.
Tanikawa prevents a body shot from Mahn.
Tanikawa tries to pull guard but Mahn won't allow it.
#T1#
Tanikawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanikawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanikawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahn misses with a punch to the body.
Mahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanikawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanikawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanikawa blocks an uppercut.
Mahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanikawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanikawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tanikawa can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tanikawa fails to land.
Tanikawa wants to break free but Mahn has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahn.
Mahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Tanikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seiji Tanikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahn tries to throw a body punch but Tanikawa avoids it by throwing Mahn back against the cage.
Mahn misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanikawa.
Tanikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Mahn.
Tanikawa tries to pull guard but Mahn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanikawa.
Mahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanikawa wants to break free but Mahn has control.
Mahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tanikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Mahn.
Mahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahn blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Tanikawa drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanikawa trying to keep a closed guard but Mahn is proving a slippery customer.
Mahn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Mahn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tanikawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanikawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahn's guard. #REVR#
Tanikawa trying to control but Mahn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahn looking for a guillotine here but Tanikawa defends easily.
Tanikawa wants to control from the top but Mahn keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mahn pulls Tanikawa in to control the position. #T4#
Tanikawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Tanikawa with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Mahn has his foot on Tanikawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanikawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahn trying to control the position here.
Mahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanikawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanikawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanikawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanikawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanikawa postures up and lands a big shot to Mahn's brow.
Mahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanikawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahn's head.
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 Seiji Tanikawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seiji Tanikawa's cut.
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#
Tanikawa throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahn counters with a straight right hand.
Tanikawa throws a right and a left that Mahn avoids nicely.
Mahn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tanikawa.#KD#
Tanikawa lands a big head kick that sends Mahn tumbling to the mat! Tanikawa takes a step backwards and waves Mahn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tanikawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanikawa throws a right hand that Mahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahn also avoids with ease.
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!
A clash of legs there as Mahn blocks the low kick.
Mahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tanikawa misses the shot to the body.
Tanikawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahn. Mahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanikawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tanikawa throws a push kick but Mahn slaps the foot to one side.
Mahn moves out of range of the body kick from Tanikawa.
Mahn lands with an overhand left.
Tanikawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanikawa thinking.
Mahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Seiji Tanikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanikawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Mahn counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Mahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanikawa is trying to break the clinch but Mahn has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mahn.
Mahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mahn.
Nice body punch from Mahn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahn scores with a shot to the side of Tanikawa's head.
Mahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanikawa.
Tanikawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mahn.
Tanikawa tries to circle away but Mahn has him pinned against the cage.
Mahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Mahn as the two fighters clinch.
Mahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Seiji Tanikawa's cut is getting worse.
Mahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanikawa's elbow.
Mahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richard Mahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahn.
Tanikawa misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahn.
Mahn gets through Tanikawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahn lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mahn.
A right hand to the body from Mahn.
Mahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mahn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahn.
Mahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahn is working Tanikawa over against the cage.
Tanikawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tanikawa fails to land.
Mahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tanikawa controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahn.
#T3#
Mahn is leaning against Tanikawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanikawa tries to pull guard but Mahn won't allow it.
Mahn is leaning against Tanikawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahn works on Tanikawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanikawa tries to pull guard but Mahn won't allow it.
Tanikawa looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seiji Tanikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanikawa.
Tanikawa throws a head punch that misses.
Mahn is leaning against Tanikawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tanikawa fails to land.
Mahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahn tries to work over Tanikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Tanikawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahn scores with a hook to the body.
Mahn lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahn.
Mahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahn.
Mahn cracks Tanikawa with a nice body shot.
Mahn tries to work over Tanikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahn lands a left hand.
Mahn lands a body punch.
Tanikawa prevents a body shot from Mahn.
Tanikawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahn is defending well.
Tanikawa misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahn tries to throw a body punch but Tanikawa avoids it by throwing Mahn back against the cage.
Tanikawa blocks a body shot from Mahn.
Mahn lands a shot to the body.
Tanikawa scores with a shot to the side of Mahn's head.
Tanikawa is trying to pull guard but Mahn has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seiji Tanikawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tanikawa just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Mahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mahn.
Mahn digs a good hook to Tanikawa's body.
Tanikawa throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Mahn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahn.
Tanikawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahn has him pressed against the cage.
Mahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanikawa controls his hands.
Tanikawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahn.
Mahn lands with a right to the head.
Mahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanikawa controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanikawa blocks a body shot from Mahn.
Mahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Mahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanikawa.
Mahn blocks an uppercut.
Mahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanikawa controls his hands.
#T1#
Tanikawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanikawas head.
Tanikawa blocks a body shot from Mahn.
A short left from Mahn.
Mahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanikawa misses with some punches.
Tanikawa takes a shot to the head.
Tanikawa tries to circle away but Mahn has him pinned against the cage.
Mahn misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahn - that landed with a thud.
Mahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanikawa misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Mahn as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahn lands with a left to the head.
Mahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tanikawa controls the action.
Mahn lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Mahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
A short right from Mahn on the inside.
Mahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanikawas head.
Tanikawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Mahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanikawa throws a head punch that misses.
Mahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanikawa backwards.
Mahn lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Tanikawa is rocked!
Tanikawa misses with the head strike.
Oh Tanikawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanikawa blocks a body shot from Mahn.
Tanikawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanikawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanikawa blocks a body shot from Mahn.
Tanikawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanikawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Mahn is leaning against Tanikawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tanikawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahn.
Mahn digs a right hand underneath Tanikawa's ribcage. Tanikawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Mahn.
Mahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tanikawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahn walks away with a smile on his face. Tanikawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Tanikawa misses.
Tanikawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Mahn misses.
Mahn blocks a jab.
Mahn misses with a hook.
Tanikawa takes a swing at Mahn's ribcage but misses.
Tanikawa lands a nice hook to Mahn's body. Mahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanikawa throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mahn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahn.
Mahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanikawa.
A body shot lands from Mahn.
Mahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanikawa controls his hands.
#T4#
Mahn lands a shoulder strike.
Mahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanikawa's elbow.
Tanikawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanikawa prevents a body shot from Mahn.
Mahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tanikawa controls the action.
Tanikawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanikawa has a couple of punches blocked by Mahn.
Mahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanikawa controls his hands.
Tanikawa is trying to pull guard but Mahn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seiji Tanikawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahn tries to throw a body punch but Tanikawa avoids it by throwing Mahn back against the cage.
Mahn tries to throw a body punch but Tanikawa avoids it by throwing Mahn back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tanikawa fails to land.
Mahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahn is pressed up against the cage. Tanikawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahn down to the mat. Mahn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanikawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanikawa connects with a body shot that sends Mahn's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahn 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mahn!
After winning the bout, Richard Mahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Tanikawa.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanikawa tries to sprawl out of it but Frost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanikawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanikawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Seiji Tanikawa has been cut.
Tanikawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanikawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Frost lands a big head kick that sends Tanikawa tumbling to the mat! Frost takes a step backwards and waves Tanikawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost jabs Tanikawa right on the nose. Tanikawa blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Tanikawa is rocked!
Frost avoids the head kick by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Tanikawa misses the jab.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tanikawa throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
No joy there for Tanikawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Frost slips under a jab.
Seiji Tanikawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost cracks Tanikawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Seiji Tanikawa's cut even more.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Tanikawa moves out of range easily.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanikawa.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanikawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanikawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanikawa tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Ronan Frost has been cut.
Tanikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a body kick that misses.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Tanikawa unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanikawa's waist but Tanikawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and Tanikawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanikawa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Tanikawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Tanikawa tries a quick counter leg kick but Frost is wise to it.#KD2#
Tanikawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frost sprawling to the canvas! Frost rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tanikawa finish him?!
#ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Tanikawa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Frost! Tanikawa dives in looking to finish! Frost is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiji Tanikawa! |
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