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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 20 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Okoye scores with a takedown into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Okoye
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okoye is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard.
Okoye tries to pass to full mount but Hitoshi defends it. #T1#
Okoye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hitoshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Okoye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (2) Okoye
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hitoshi passes Okoye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoye is pressing down on Hitoshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Okoye controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself. #SUB#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (4) Okoye
Okoye advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (7) Okoye
Okoye wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Hitoshi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okoye presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (2) vs (9) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye has control of Hitoshi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hitoshi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okoye looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but Hitoshi defending well.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okoye in particular looking to stall.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg.
Okoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Okoye trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoye passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (12) Okoye
Okoye looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #T5#
Okoye wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoye moves into full mount! Hitoshi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (15) Okoye
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Okoye wants to free his trapped foot but Hitoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi trying to get back to full guard but Okoye takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (18) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T7#
Okoye tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Okoye's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Okoye's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Hitoshi is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg.
Okoye content to control rather than advance.
Okoye wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Hitoshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a triangle here but Okoye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (21) Okoye
Hitoshi is not content to let Okoye control the position. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okoye's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Okoye! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hitoshi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 19 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hitoshi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hitoshi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burroughs is trying to keep an underhook but Hitoshi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Hitoshi uses his free foot to push down on Burroughs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burroughs. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Hitoshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a triangle but Burroughs pushes his legs off easily.
Burroughs 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. #T1#
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (5) Hitoshi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burroughs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (5) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Hitoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Hitoshi tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hitoshi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Hitoshi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
Joshua Burroughs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hitoshi gets caught flat footed, as Al Jhit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Hitoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Al Jhit to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #T3#
Hitoshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Jhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Hitoshi
Al Jhit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hitoshi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi wants to escape the position.
Hitoshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hitoshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hitoshi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hitoshi shrugs it off. #T4#
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hitoshi.
Al Jhit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Jhit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Al Jhit has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hitoshi's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hitoshi is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Okoye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okoye is in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Okoye
Hitoshi wants to hit a sweep here but Okoye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hitoshi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (5) Okoye
Hitoshi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Okoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hitoshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okoye prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Okoye is taking a breather. Hitoshi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoye prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi 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.
Okoye 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.
Hitoshi 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.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Okoye controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but instead Okoye has moved into half guard.
Hitoshi gets full guard.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitoshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (5) Okoye
Hitoshi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Hitoshi eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Okoye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi being controlled here momentarily.
Okoye is continuing to stall.
Okoye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (7) Okoye
Hitoshi 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.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Okoye pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoye wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy. #T5#
Hitoshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Okoye has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (10) Okoye
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okoye prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB2#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Hitoshi won't allow Okoye to pass to mount.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoye is one step ahead there.
Okoye advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (13) Okoye#T7#
Hitoshi is not content to let Okoye control the position.
Hitoshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (13) Okoye#SUB#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (17) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hitoshi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Okoye off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
A very excited looking Ikemba Okoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hitoshi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hitoshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Hitoshi
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is pressing down on Hitoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitoshi is holding on for now.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Hitoshi#T4#
Hitoshi has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is hanging on to Hitoshi's back as he tries to escape.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is looking to control Hitoshi but Hitoshi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hitoshi breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hitoshi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiachna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiachna is in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi 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.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is pressing down on Hitoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitoshi is holding on for now.
Hitoshi is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Hitoshi#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Hitoshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna. #T1#
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Fiachna maintains control.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount but Fiachna keeps good control and instead manages to take Hitoshi's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (11) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Hitoshi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna fails to advance to Hitoshi's back.
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Fiachna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (19) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna just content to control the position.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face as Fiachna controls the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna 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 Hitoshi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position. #T8#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Hitoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Hitoshi is a slippery customer.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
Fiachna pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (2) Hitoshi#T10#
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T11#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hitoshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Fiachna controls from the top position.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Fiachna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna just content to control the position.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Fiachna wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lynn clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Lynn pulls Hitoshi into guard.
Hitoshi won't allow Lynn to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hitoshi has Lynn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Lynn pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Lynn seems content to control.
Lynn wants to pass to mount but Hitoshi is defending the position.
Lynn is keen to just control but Hitoshi is a slippery customer.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn wants to take a breather but Hitoshi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lynn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynn prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Lynn controlling the action here.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lynn is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi is in trouble now - Lynn has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Lynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lynn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Lynn fails to move to back control.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Lynn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hitoshi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (8) vs (0) Hitoshi#T2#
Lynn keeps control of the position easily here as Hitoshi tries to buck him off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn trying to control.
Lynn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lynn trying to control.
Lynn is riding his opponent, not letting Hitoshi buck him off.
Hitoshi turns into Lynn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (2) Hitoshi
Lynn controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself.
Lynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Lynn's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lynn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lynn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lynn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (12) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Lynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.
Lynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynn happy to just control the position for now.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Hitoshi is letting Lynn control him for a moment.
Lynn trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn is really struggling to control Hitoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.#T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A lull in the action here as Lynn stalls from top position.
Lynn wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face as Lynn controls the position.
Lynn trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn staying calm.
Lynn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Hitoshi tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position.
Lynn controls the position from side control.
Lynn trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Lynn happy to just control the position for now.
Lynn trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hitoshi is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn controls the position.
Hitoshi manages to get back to half guard.
Lynn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (15) vs (2) Hitoshi
Lynn works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (18) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Lynn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hitoshi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Lynn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hitoshi doesn't escape.
Lynn has the hooks in. Hitoshi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynn controls the position.
Hitoshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi has given up his back. Will we see Lynn going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (21) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi wants to escape the position.
Lynn is riding his opponent, not letting Hitoshi buck him off. #T9#
Lynn is looking to control Hitoshi but Hitoshi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Hitoshi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hitoshi is trying to break free.
Hitoshi prevents Lynn from getting a body triangle.
Hitoshi tries to roll but Lynn sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lynn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hitoshi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Lynn sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hitoshi taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Lynn!
After winning the bout, Jack Lynn 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:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hitoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Hitoshi eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hitoshi seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (5) vs (4) Fiachna
Hitoshi tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but Hitoshi is staying busy.
Hitoshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break Hitoshi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hitoshi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna is hanging on to Hitoshi's back as he tries to escape.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but Hitoshi is staying busy.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitoshi is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Hitoshi is defending it well.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Hitoshi right now.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Hitoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitoshi is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is cranking Hitoshi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hitoshi! He's tightened the choke and Hitoshi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hitoshi looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Hitoshi drives through and ends up in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Hitoshi pushes his legs off easily.
Brown controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Brown looking to control.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitoshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown controlling Hitoshi's posture.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown seems keen to control Hitoshi's posture.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Brown advances to half guard.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.#T2#
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitoshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Hitoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Hitoshi#T3#
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi can't escape the position.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T5#
Hitoshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Hitoshi is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Hitoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown controlling from mount.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown continues to stall.#T8#
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling his opponent. #T10#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Hitoshi can't escape the position.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#T11#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Brown trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (11) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Hitoshi working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown breaks Hitoshi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (6) Hitoshi
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Hitoshi in a clinch.
Hitoshi can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Ji Woo pulls Hitoshi into guard.
Hitoshi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hitoshi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ji Woo reverses the position - he's now on top in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Ji Woo
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Ji Woo controlling him for the moment.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hitoshi is not content to let Ji Woo control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ji Woo seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Ji Woo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ji Woo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ji Woo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hitoshi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ji Woo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hitoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bennett swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hitoshi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Hitoshi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitoshi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Bennett's guard. #T1#
Hitoshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hitoshi has his hands clasped together but Bennett extends and breaks Hitoshi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bennett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 29 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi dives in for a single leg takedown but Fiachna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Fiachna looking to score a takedown here. Hitoshi is defending well but Fiachna drives through and ends up in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Hitoshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Fiachna pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna controlling the action here.
Hitoshi has a hand on Fiachna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiachna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Hitoshi's back but Hitoshi is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hitoshi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fiachna dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Hitoshi is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Hitoshi is a slippery customer.
Hitoshi is looking to get back to full guard here but Fiachna has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Hitoshi blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (13) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiachna knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiachna for a finish.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (15) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fiachna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #T6#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hitoshi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#T7#
Fiachna passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hitoshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fiachna has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (6) Hitoshi
Fiachna prevents Hitoshi from getting the reversal.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Hitoshi doesn't allow it.
Fiachna prevents Hitoshi from getting the reversal.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Hitoshi can't escape the position.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Fiachna controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hitoshi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fiachna locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hitoshi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hitoshi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (4) Hitoshi
Gunnarsson is trying to control Hitoshi's posture but Hitoshi avoids it.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunnarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hitoshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T1#
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but Hitoshi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi seems to be working for a kimura but Gunnarsson defends the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson seems keen to control Hitoshi's posture.
Hitoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunnarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunnarsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (4) Hitoshi#T2#
Gunnarsson stays in close to Hitoshi's body and controls the position.
Hitoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson 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.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Gunnarsson wants to take a breather but Hitoshi is having none of it. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard. #T5#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away. #SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunnarsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (4) Hitoshi
Gunnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Gunnarsson's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Hitoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunnarsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunnarsson wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gunnarsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hitoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Hitoshi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gunnarsson (8) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi rolls, trying to escape but Gunnarsson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson working for the choke.
Hitoshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hitoshi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gunnarsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7##SUB#
Hitoshi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to stick to Hitoshi's back but Hitoshi is turning into Gunnarsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gunnarsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hitoshi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (8) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gunnarsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (10) vs (6) Hitoshi
Gunnarsson is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (10) vs (8) Hitoshi#SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hitoshi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Gunnarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunnarsson manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson pulls Hitoshi in close to his closed guard and prevents Hitoshi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9##SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Hitoshi defends it easily.
Hitoshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gunnarsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (12) vs (8) Hitoshi
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Hitoshi is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Gunnarsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Gunnarsson prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (12) vs (10) Hitoshi#T12##SUB#
Gunnarsson has his feet on Hitoshi's thighs here. He's pushed Hitoshi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hitoshi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hitoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hitoshi is trying to drag Judge to the mat but Judge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Judge manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Judge wants the takedown. Hitoshi is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hitoshi's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Judge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Judge is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #T1#
Judge forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (2) vs (4) Hitoshi
Judge tries to escape but Hitoshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2##SUB2#
Judge showing good submission defense here.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Hitoshi keeps control of the position.
Judge turns into Hitoshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (6) Hitoshi
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (9) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB#
Judge working for a submission but Hitoshi is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge. #SUB#
Judge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hitoshi is surviving well by controlling Judge's body position as best he can.
Judge pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Judge fails to advance to Hitoshi's back.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
#T5#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitoshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (8) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up. #SUB2#
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi stands and throws Judge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (9) vs (11) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (11) Hitoshi#T6#
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (11) Hitoshi
Judge moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (16) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Judge looking for a guillotine from mount but Hitoshi is having none of it. #SUB#
Judge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (19) vs (11) Hitoshi
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hitoshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T7#
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Judge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (22) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (25) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge.
Hitoshi regains half guard.#T8#
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Judge is looking to advance position but Hitoshi won't allow it. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitoshi defends it well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Judge pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Judge passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Judge 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.
Judge passes into half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge passes into half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitoshi keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Judge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (28) vs (11) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Judge locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hitoshi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hitoshi gets tackled into the ropes by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dorado pulls guard.
Dorado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorado is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi stands and throws Dorado's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (0) Dorado
You can see the frustration on Dorado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dorado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitoshi but great work by Dorado. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (4) Dorado
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Dorado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dorado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (3) vs (6) Dorado
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dorado prevents Hitoshi from getting the reversal.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dorado tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dorado.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.#T5#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hitoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorado stays in close to Hitoshi's body and controls the position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi is looking to sweep but instead, Dorado has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Dorado trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away.
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard but Dorado has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (9) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Hitoshi is not content to let Dorado control the position.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (3) vs (11) Dorado
Dorado wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (11) Dorado#T8##SUB#
Hitoshi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dorado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hitoshi's arms.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Dorado's back but Dorado is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dorado. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (13) Dorado
Dorado stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (16) Dorado
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Dorado trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Hitoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dorado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (19) Dorado
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dorado trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dorado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11#
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Dorado passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (22) Dorado
Dorado controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Dorado working for a submission but Hitoshi is keeping him at bay.
Dorado trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it. #T12#
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitoshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (22) Dorado
Hitoshi passes Dorado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dorado has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dorado trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura but Dorado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitoshi to get the leverage.
Dorado is trying to maintain the position but Hitoshi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Dorado is defending it quite comfortably.
Dorado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Dorado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (24) Dorado#T14#
Dorado stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (27) Dorado
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.
Dorado trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Dorado gets to mount! Hitoshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (9) vs (29) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado looking to isolate an arm here. Hitoshi doesn't see it coming and as Dorado extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dorado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
After winning the bout, Elrey Dorado 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:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hitoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (4) Hitoshi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain half guard here but Hitoshi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hitoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferkingstad has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitoshi but great work by Ferkingstad. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (4) Hitoshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ferkingstad tries to advance to mount but Hitoshi denies him.
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferkingstad moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (6) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitoshi is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (9) vs (4) Hitoshi#SUB#
Ferkingstad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Hitoshi right now.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hitoshi is defending well though. Ferkingstad let's go of the attempt for now.
Hitoshi tries to escape but Ferkingstad has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Hitoshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ferkingstad. #SUB#
Hitoshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ferkingstad gets his way!
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Hitoshi rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hitoshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ferkingstad doesn't have the hooks in and Hitoshi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (9) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferkingstad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferkingstad has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (11) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Ferkingstad won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Ferkingstad advances to half guard.
Hitoshi is in trouble now - Ferkingstad has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (14) vs (6) Hitoshi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi tries to improve his position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (17) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB#
Ferkingstad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ferkingstad controlling well, preventing Hitoshi from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Hitoshi has hold of Ferkingstad's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ferkingstad lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hitoshi is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ferkingstad throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
An out of breath Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hitoshi rushes Hussein and presses him up against the ropes.
Hitoshi is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Hitoshi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hussein (0) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hussein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hussein pulls Hitoshi in close to prevent any damage.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hussein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hussein dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hussein preventing the sweep.
Hussein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hussein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hitoshi has a hand on Hussein's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hussein takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (5) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (8) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Hitoshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hussein. #SUB#
Hussein is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hitoshi with him. Hitoshi is trying to defend but Hussein has an arm under the chin now! Hitoshi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hitoshi to the mat! Hitoshi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Gracie preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hitoshi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitoshi 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.#SUB#
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hitoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hitoshi darts in and clinches Gracie up against the ropes.#TD2#
Gracie has picked Hitoshi up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
#T1#
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to roll but Hitoshi sticks to his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Hitoshi working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (7) Gracie#T2#
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitoshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitoshi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi gets full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #SUB2#
Gracie 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. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Gracie pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Hitoshi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Hitoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
#T10#
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (10) Gracie
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Hitoshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hitoshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Gracie has isolated one of Hitoshi's arms. Hitoshi looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Judge has hold of one of Hitoshi's legs. Hitoshi is fighting the takedown attempt but Judge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (2) Judge#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Judge manages to get to full guard.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.#T2#
Judge managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Judge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (4) Judge
Judge wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hitoshi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Judge has cracked it and Hitoshi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitoshi moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
Hitoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Hitoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown.
Peterson cracks Hitoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hitoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson cracks Hitoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Peterson drops Hitoshi with a beautiful combination! Hitoshi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Peterson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Hitoshi is rocked!
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hitoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Hitoshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
and Peterson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hitoshi! He's just covering up as Peterson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Peterson!
A less than humble Nick Peterson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacquin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hitoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacquin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up.
A big left from Hitoshi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin misses with a straight right.
Hitoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitoshi with the counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it easily.
Jacquin throws a jab when Hitoshi was well out of range.#TD2#
Hitoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacquin to the mat! Jacquin manages to get full guard. #T1#
Hitoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacquin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard. #REVR#
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Hitoshi controls Jacquin momentarily but Jacquin frees himself.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Jacquin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitoshi pulls Jacquin in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacquin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Jacquin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Jacquin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitoshi seems a little lost for a moment, as Jacquin dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Jacquin control the position.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jacquin has knee on belly momentarily but Hitoshi bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi trying to control but Jacquin postures up.
Jacquin trying to advance position but Hitoshi counters by regaining guard.
Jacquin trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacquin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hitoshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacquin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hitoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquin misses with a straight left.
Hitoshi darts in looking for a takedown but Jacquin gets double underhooks and turns Hitoshi into the cage. #TD2#
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacquin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hitoshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hitoshi blocks the strikes from Jacquin.
Jacquin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jacquin tries to buck Hitoshi off but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi working away.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacquin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hitoshi's best efforts.
Hitoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Hitoshi working Jacquin over with strikes.
Jacquin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back!
Hitoshi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jacquin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Jacquin.
Jacquin wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy.
Hitoshi breaks Jacquin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hitoshi with a nice head shot there.
Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hitoshi is sitting in close to Jacquin's body. Jacquin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hitoshi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hitoshi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacquin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin gave a mention to Action Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitoshi.#TD2#
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hitoshi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard. #REVR##T1#
Hitoshi trying to control the position.
Hitoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hitoshi won't let him.
Sitsongrit is fighting to break Hitoshi's control of his arms but Hitoshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitoshi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Hitoshi loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitoshi takes a step back to recover.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Hitoshi's head back.
Hitoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hitoshi just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitoshi in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hitoshi shoots in.
Hitoshi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hitoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sitsongrit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Hitoshi takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Hitoshi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Hitoshi avoided it.
Hitoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoshi tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hitoshi has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Hitoshi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets through Hitoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Hitoshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hitoshi can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Danny Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitoshis head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hitoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitoshi's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitoshi or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hitoshi on the side of the head.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hitoshi.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit jabs at Hitoshi's body.
Sitsongrit works Hitoshi's body with a nice hook.
Hirata Hitoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Danny Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand. #CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Hitoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitoshi misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hitoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Hitoshi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hitoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hitoshi in his tracks.
Hitoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Hitoshi's defenses.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.#T4#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitoshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Hitoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Hitoshi was not able to check.
Sitsongrit cracks Hitoshi with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitoshi should have avoided that one.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Hitoshi right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Hitoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hitoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teller tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Hitoshi moved out of range.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Teller.
Hitoshi dives in and grabs Teller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teller pushes down on Hitoshi's head and hops out.
Hitoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitoshi.
Hitoshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Teller scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Hitoshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teller sprawls and moves away.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Hitoshi is out of range.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Teller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Hitoshi moved out of range.
Teller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Teller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teller misses with a hook.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Teller misses.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitoshi.
Teller throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitoshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Hitoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Teller lands a jab.
Teller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller misses with an uppercut. Hitoshi saw that one coming.
Teller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitoshi at a distance.
#T2#
A lazy left from Teller finds it's target.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teller.
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teller tests Hitoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitoshi is looking to clinch.
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller with a nice calf kick.
Teller staying out of range there.
Hitoshi takes one on the button.
Teller tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitoshi blocks a jab.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirata Hitoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller tries to land a front kick but Hitoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hitoshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Hitoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Teller.#T3#
Hitoshi needs to keep his hands up - Teller had a free shot at his head there.
Teller misses with a hook.
Hitoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitoshi tries to clinch but Teller is having none of it.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Teller won't allow Hitoshi to pass to mount.
Teller is trying to stand up here but Hitoshi is controlling him well. #ES2#
Teller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller scores with a hook.#CL#
Hitoshi closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Hitoshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Teller prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Hitoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Hitoshi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Teller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hitoshi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Teller is trying to stand back up.
Hitoshi misses with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound. Can Teller escape?
Hitoshi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Teller's head.
Hitoshi punishes Teller with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Teller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Teller misses the jab.
Teller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teller connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teller.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitoshi swivels and escapes.
Teller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitoshi's waist but Hitoshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teller off to one side.
Hitoshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Teller throws a hook but Hitoshi blocks it.
Teller throws a low kick but Hitoshi avoids it.
Teller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hitoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a good jab.
Hitoshi moves out of range as Teller strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitoshi looks to throw the jab but Teller is out of range.
Teller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitoshi with a body shot.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maks Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Teller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Teller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a good jab.
Hitoshi ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Hitoshi ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Hitoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller misses with an uppercut.
Hitoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller scores with a jab. Hitoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Teller tries to sprawl but Hitoshi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Teller looking for submissions off his back.
Teller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hitoshi.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hitoshi is controlling him.
Teller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Teller wants to stand up but Hitoshi is controlling him.
Hitoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller is controlling Hitoshi's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Teller looking to control.
Hitoshi is in close to Teller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi throwing strikes but missing.
Teller controlling the position.
Hitoshi lands a couple of digs.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi looking to sit in guard and control but Teller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller preventing the sweep.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teller wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Teller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position but Teller postures up.
Teller is working Hitoshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hitoshi shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Teller.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitoshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller feints a jab promting Hitoshi to slip. Teller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hitoshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
Hitoshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teller sprawls and moves away.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.#T1#
Hitoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Teller.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Hitoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hitoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi prevents Teller from standing back up.
Hitoshi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teller is staying active underneath Hitoshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hitoshi is nestled in close to Teller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller pushes Hitoshi off looking to stand but Hitoshi dives back in and keeps control.
Teller is looking to improve his position.
Teller is holding on to half guard well.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Teller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teller's head.
Teller is trying to stand back up but Hitoshi is controlling him
Teller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Hitoshi there.
Hitoshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hirata Hitoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitoshi lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitoshi wants to take a breather but Teller is having none of it.
Hitoshi prevents Teller from standing back up.
#T3#
Hitoshi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teller's head.
Hitoshi trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Hitoshi slips a nice elbow through Teller's hands, connecting with Teller's forehead.
Ground and pound from Hitoshi. #ES2#
Teller kicks off Hitoshi and gets to his feet.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitoshi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hitoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Teller defending well as Hitoshi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hitoshi misses its intended target.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi walks into a straight right hand from Teller.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitoshi.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller cracks Hitoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teller lands with a cross.
Teller stuns Hitoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teller connects with a leg kick.
Hitoshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Teller finds it's target.
Teller lands with a cross.
Teller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maks Teller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teller 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
After the fight, Maks Teller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dlask clinches up against the cage.
Dlask misses with some punches.
Dlask works on Hitoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dlask.
Dlask lands a nice uppercut.
Hitoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dlask.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dlask prevents it.
Hitoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dlask pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dlask lands a shoulder strike.
Dlask softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dlask lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitoshi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dominik Dlask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dlask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dlask moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dlask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Dlask.
Hitoshi is looking for a takedown.
Hitoshi tries to throw a body punch but Dlask avoids it by throwing Hitoshi back against the cage.
Dlask lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitoshi.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Dlask.
Dlask scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dlask presses Hitoshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hitoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Dlask lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dlask manages to break the clinch.
Dominik Dlask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dlask drives through and clinches with Hitoshi against the cage.
Dlask stops a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
#BC#
Dlask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dlask gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dlask lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dlask gets through Hitoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dlask fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Dlask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hitoshi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dlask, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Dlask gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dlask lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitoshi.
I was talking to Dlask's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dlask lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Hitoshi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hitoshi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask is looking to reverse the position.
Hitoshi working away.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dlask is defending well.
Dlask is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dlask's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dlask manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dlask manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Dlask keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Hitoshi advances to half guard.
Dlask wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dlask doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Dlask works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitoshi preventing the sweep.
Dlask looking to control.
Dlask manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Hitoshi controls Dlask momentarily but Dlask frees himself.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Dlask won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dlask is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlask stands up over Hitoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitoshi controls Dlask momentarily but Dlask frees himself.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dlask 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Dlask dominated that round.
That's time! Dlask's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dlask lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hitoshi swings for the body but Dlask moves out of range.
#CL#
Dlask moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitoshi is working for takedown but Dlask is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hitoshi working aggressively here.
Hitoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dlask.
Dlask scores with a shoulder strike.
Hitoshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dlask is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dlask digs a right hand into Hitoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitoshi's gas tank.
Dlask lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dlask.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dlask blocking some punches.
Dlask lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Dlask breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dlask moves to clinch but Hitoshi breaks away #TD2#
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dlask! #T1#
Dlask struggling a bit here.
Dlask is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dlask manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dlask seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dlask thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dlask lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitoshi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dlask scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dlask throwing shots but Hitoshi is blocking nicely.
Dlask wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Dlask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dlask is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
Dlask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T2#
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Dlask landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dlask winds up and cracks Hitoshi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dlask lands strikes from half guard.
Dlask working over Hitoshi with some ground and pound. Hitoshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Dlask connects with a nice short shot to Hitoshi's temple.
Dlask throwing shots but Hitoshi is blocking nicely.
Dlask lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Dlask throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Hitoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hitoshi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dlask scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hitoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dlask is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitoshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dlask is working away from the top position though.
Dlask thows a huge punch but Hitoshi dodges it nicely.
Hitoshi is positioning himself well to prevent Dlask advancing to mount.
Dlask slips a nice elbow through Hitoshi's hands, connecting with Hitoshi's forehead.
Dlask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hitoshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dlask.
Dlask missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dlask wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Dlask there. #T4#
Dlask is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dlask seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hitoshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position but Dlask postures up.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Dlask postures up in Hitoshi's guard and throws a big left but Hitoshi blocks it.
Dominik Dlask overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dlask connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Dlask dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hitoshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dlask circles away.
Dlask was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Dlask closes the distance and pushes Hitoshi back into the cage.
Dlask working aggressively here.
Dominik Dlask has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hitoshi working aggressively here.
Hitoshi wants a takedown but no success here.
Dlask lands a nice uppercut.
Hitoshi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dlask is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominik Dlask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Still in the clinch, Dlask scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dlask throws a head punch that misses.
Dlask lands a body shot.
Dlask lands a left hand.
A short right from Hitoshi on the inside.
Dlask lands a right hand.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
Dlask lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dlask lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Hitoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dlask lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitoshi or not.
Dlask is working Hitoshi over against the cage.
Dlask lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Dlask lands with a short shot to the head.
Dlask scores with a shoulder strike.
Dlask lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dlask lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dlask working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dlask lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dlask lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Dlask on the inside.
Hitoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dlask fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Dlask gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitoshi cracks Dlask with a nice body shot.
Dlask lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hitoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Dlask pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2##CL#
Dlask closes the distance and pushes Hitoshi back into the cage.
Hitoshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dlask lands a left hand.
Dlask lands with a left to the head.
Dlask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi takes a shot to the head.
Dlask stops a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Dlask manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dlask.
Dlask lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Dlask lands a left hand.
Dlask scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dlask pushes Hitoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dlask lands a hook that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
Dlask works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Dlask manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Dlask clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dlask breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dlask moves into the clinch.
Dlask gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Dlask.
A right handed body shot lands from Dlask.
Hitoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dlask lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dlask escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Dlask lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitoshi doesn't seem phased though.
Dlask stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hitoshi needs to keep his hands up - Dlask had a free shot at his head there.
Dlask lands a jab to Hitoshi's midsection.
Dominik Dlask is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dlask tries to clinch but Hitoshi moves out of range. #CL#
Dlask clinches up against the cage.
Hitoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dlask pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dlask clinches up with Hitoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hitoshi fails to land.
Dlask lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitoshi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dlask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dlask uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Dlask showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dlask has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Dlask! |
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Event:
Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribeiro enables Hitoshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hitoshi passes into side control.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro tries to buck Hitoshi off but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Ribeiro wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hitoshi is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Ribeiro has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Ribeiro! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro 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:
Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Iwaga Genochin misses with a wild body shot.
Hitoshi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hitoshi somewhat.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi slips under a jab from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iwaga Genochin moves away from the strike by Hitoshi.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitoshi checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Iwaga Genochin.
Hitoshi dodges the punch combination from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a crisp jab.
Hitoshi blocks a leg kick.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hitoshi misses the jab.
Iwaga Genochin's corner calls for a 1-2. Iwaga Genochin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iwaga Genochin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hitoshi's sensitive parts. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Hitoshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hitoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iwaga Genochin can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Hitoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iwaga Genochin to the mat! Iwaga Genochin manages to get full guard.
Iwaga Genochin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hitoshi fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Iwaga Genochin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitoshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a shot to the side of Hitoshi's head. #BC#
Iwaga Genochin manages to break the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iwaga Genochin wants it to stay on the feet.
Iwaga Genochin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
No luck for Hitoshi with that takedown attempt.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitoshi's hands.
Jab from Iwaga Genochin.
Hitoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iwaga Genochin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iwaga Genochin throws a chopping leg kick but Hitoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hitoshi walks into a straight right hand from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a double jab.
Iwaga Genochin lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Iwaga Genochin, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Iwaga Genochin with a jab.
Hitoshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwaga Genochin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitoshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitoshi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iwaga Genochin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitoshi.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a single shot there.
Hitoshi has a takedown stuffed.
Iwaga Genochin lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Iwaga Genochin does it's job there.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Hitoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hitoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitoshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a body shot.
Iwaga Genochin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hitoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwaga Genochin throws a lazy right hand but Hitoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iwaga Genochin delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Hitoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Iwaga Genochin pushes Hitoshi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hitoshi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iwaga Genochin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hitoshi swings around for an armbar but Iwaga Genochin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hitoshi's guard.
Iwaga Genochin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hitoshi's guard.#SU#
Iwaga Genochin stands up from Hitoshi's guard - Iwaga Genochin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwaga Genochin lands a nice looking body shot.
Iwaga Genochin scores with the left hand. Hitoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Iwaga Genochin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Hitoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hitoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Iwaga Genochin.
Hitoshi moves forwards but Iwaga Genochin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwaga Genochin cracks Hitoshi with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Hitoshi blocks the leg kick.
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iwaga Genochin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitoshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Iwaga Genochin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitoshi should have avoided that one.
Iwaga Genochin with the inside leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin looks to land a left hand but Hitoshi moved out of range nicely.
Hitoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iwaga Genochin is fending him off so far but Hitoshi persists. Nope, Iwaga Genochin circles away and we're back to standing.
Iwaga Genochin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwaga Genochin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitoshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin circles away.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Iwaga Genochin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hitoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hitoshi is looking to clinch but Iwaga Genochin is avoiding it.
Hitoshi wants to clinch up but Iwaga Genochin keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Iwaga Genochin looks to land a combination. Hitoshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iwaga Genochin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Hitoshi.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a crisp jab.
Iwaga Genochin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hitoshi looks to clinch
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Iwaga Genochin misses.
Hitoshi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iwaga Genochin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that second 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. 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#
Iwaga Genochin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin looks to land a right hand but Hitoshi moved out of range.
Hitoshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hitoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iwaga Genochin works the jab nicely.
Hitoshi tries to clinch up but Iwaga Genochin circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin circles away easily
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iwaga Genochin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
Iwaga Genochin's corner calls for a 1-2. Iwaga Genochin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Hitoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iwaga Genochin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitoshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iwaga Genochin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitoshi has time to react.
Iwaga Genochin throws a sloppy head kick and Hitoshi moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Hitoshi drives through and clinches with Iwaga Genochin against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitoshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iwaga Genochin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitoshi. #BC#
Iwaga Genochin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Hitoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hitoshi is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Hitoshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Iwaga Genochin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitoshi but great work by Iwaga Genochin.
Hitoshi is not content to let Iwaga Genochin control the position.
Hitoshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Iwaga Genochin tries to stand but Hitoshi is controlling his head.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitoshi prevents Iwaga Genochin from moving into mount. #T3#
Iwaga Genochin wants to stand but Hitoshi has his arm trapped.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the position but Iwaga Genochin is controlling the position.
Hirata Hitoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hitoshi keeps trying to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin tries to stand but Hitoshi is controlling his head. #SU#
Iwaga Genochin decides to stand back up. Iwaga Genochin steps back and let's Hitoshi get back to his feet.
Hitoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iwaga Genochin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iwaga Genochin with the inside leg kick.
Hitoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwaga Genochin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
After winning the bout, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
Nucombe stops a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it.
Nucombe is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Nucombe has hold of one of Hitoshi's legs. Hitoshi is fighting the takedown attempt but Nucombe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Nucombe preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.
Hitoshi has control of Nucombe's left arm, preventing Nucombe from doing any damage. #T1#
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi trying to control the position.
Hitoshi trying to control the position here.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nucombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Nucombe is proving a slippery customer.
Nucombe trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (2) Nucombe
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nucombe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (4) Nucombe
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hitoshi controlling Nucombe's posture.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving. #T4#
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Hitoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nucombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe can't keep his opponent in guard - Hitoshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Nucombe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nucombe is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitoshi.
#T5#
Hitoshi trying to mount his opponent but Nucombe defends it. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nucombe has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nucombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hitoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nucombe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nucombe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (6) Nucombe#T6#
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi pulls Nucombe in close to his closed guard and prevents Nucombe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nucombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#T7#
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitoshi has Nucombe pulled in close to control his posture.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Nucombe postures up.
#T8#
Nucombe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but instead Nucombe has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Nucombe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nucombe wants to pass to mount but Hitoshi is defending the position.
Nucombe is controlling the pace.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.#T10#
Hitoshi is trying to control but can't.
Nucombe controlling the action here.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Hitoshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hitoshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Hitoshi looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nucombe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Nucombe keeps him under control.
Hitoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Hitoshi controlling the position well.
Nucombe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but Hitoshi defending well.
Nucombe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hitoshi wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nucombe stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe content to stall in guard here.
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 6 to 4.
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hasbulla Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Hitoshi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hitoshi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov with the active half guard here but Hitoshi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Hitoshi
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Hitoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #SUB2#
Hitoshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitoshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (5) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi gets full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Hitoshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hitoshi is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Hitoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Magomedov trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (5) Hitoshi#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitoshi defends it well.
Hitoshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hitoshi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hitoshi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (5) vs (7) Hitoshi
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T6#
Hitoshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (10) Hitoshi
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitoshi.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hitoshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitoshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hitoshi 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.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov trying to control but Hitoshi postures up.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Hitoshi wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitoshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (13) Hitoshi#T12#
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitoshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitoshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitoshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitoshi trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitoshi wins on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Hirata Hitoshi 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:
VFC 97 Dingo vs Sergius
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hitoshi tries to sprawl but Jim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hitoshi is controlling Jim's trapped leg to prevent Jim from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Jim seems to be looking for submissions.
Jim tries to pass to full mount but Hitoshi defends it.
Hitoshi is not content to let Jim control the position.#SUB#
Jim is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Jim.
#T1#
Hitoshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Jim is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hitoshi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Jim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitoshi!
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Jim's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Jim fails to advance to Hitoshi's back. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jim.
Jim throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Jim goes for an armbar but Hitoshi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jim controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself. #T4#
Jim is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitoshi working some strikes from top position.
Jim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hitoshi wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Jim wants to sweep but no luck.
Jim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitoshi throws a strike but Jim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jim trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Island Boy Jim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jim shoots in for a double leg but Hitoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Island Boy Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jim darts in looking for a takedown but Hitoshi gets double underhooks and turns Jim into the cage.
Jim blocks an uppercut.
Hitoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hitoshi fails to land.
Jim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Hitoshi tightens his grip and picks Jim up, before dumping him to the ground. Jim manages to land in guard.
Hitoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jim is controlling Hitoshi's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi connects with a couple of short punches.
Hitoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi is in close to Jim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi works over Jim with some ground and pound from guard.
Hitoshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Jim is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jim's head.
Island Boy Jim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jim pulls Hitoshi in close to prevent any damage.
Jim is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hitoshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Hitoshi postures up.
Jim controlling the position.
Hitoshi working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#It looks like Island Boy Jim has been cut.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jim trying to control the position.
Jim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hitoshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hitoshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jim seems keen to control Hitoshi's posture.
Hitoshi postures up and lands a big shot to Jim's brow. #T3#
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jim is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitoshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi trying to control but Jim is working from the bottom.
Jim 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.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Hitoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi stands up over Jim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jim working a defensive guard here.
Hitoshi landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Jim is rocked!
Hitoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Jim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitoshi working some strikes from top position.
Jim working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jim trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hirata Hitoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Island Boy Jim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hitoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jim.
Jim seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Hitoshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitoshi misses with the head strike.
Jim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Jim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Jim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hitoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Boy Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Jim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hitoshi!#T1#
Hitoshi stops Jim from passing to mount.
Jim laying and praying for a moment but Hitoshi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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.
Jim looking to sit in guard and control but Hitoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hitoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Jim controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself.
Jim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but Jim has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jim is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Jim is looking to advance position but Hitoshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Hitoshi looking to finish Jim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jim!
Jim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jim holds of for dear life.
Hitoshi raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Jim is rocked!#CUT2#Island Boy Jim's cut is getting worse.
Hitoshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Jim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Island Boy Jim's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hitoshi cracks Jim with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hirata Hitoshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hitoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Hitoshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Hitoshi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walker can't fight it off and eventually Hitoshi manages to take the fight to the floor. Walker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hitoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitoshi working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitoshi preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Hitoshi is posturing up here but Walker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hitoshi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hitoshi has to tap! Slick submission there by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Walker!
George Walker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Hitoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ournez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Ournez with that takedown attempt.
Hitoshi feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ournez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hitoshi fails to land.
Hitoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Ournez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hitoshi is trying to keep an underhook but Ournez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ournez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ournez looks to land a strike but Hitoshi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ournez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ournez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ournez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ournez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ournez throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hitoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ournez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ournez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Ournez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ournez distracts Hitoshi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ournez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ournez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitoshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ournez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Ournez controlling him for the moment.
Ournez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ournez connects with a couple of short punches.
Ournez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitoshi has wrist control.
Hitoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hitoshi throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ournez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ournez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ournez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Ournez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ournez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Ournez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitoshi.
Ournez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Hitoshi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitoshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ournez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ournez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ournez, not yet.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but Ournez blocks nicely.
Ournez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ournez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitoshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ournez keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ournez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hitoshi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ournez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Ournez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ournez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ournez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ournez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ournez cracks Hitoshi with a solid left hand.
Ournez cracks Hitoshi with a solid left hand.
Hitoshi 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.
Ournez throws a strike but Hitoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hitoshi wants to control from the top but Ournez keeps moving.
Hitoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ournez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hitoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ournez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Ournez dominated that round.
That's time! Hitoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Ournez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hitoshi's guard.
Ournez throws a strike but Hitoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ournez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ournez, not yet.
Ournez keeping moving, preventing Hitoshi from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hitoshi working some strikes from top position.
Ournez has momentary wrist control but Hitoshi slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hitoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ournez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but Ournez blocks nicely.
Ournez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but Ournez blocks nicely.
Ournez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hitoshi wants to control but Ournez is keeping him busy.
Hitoshi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ournez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hitoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ournez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Ournez has his hands clasped together around Hitoshi's back. He's all about the action.
Ournez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ournez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ournez.
Hitoshi cracks Ournez with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ournez looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Ournez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitoshi throws an elbow that misses. Ournez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitoshi's guard. Nice move by Ournez!#REVB#
Hitoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ournez throws a strike but Hitoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hitoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hitoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but Ournez blocks nicely.
Hitoshi throws a strike but Ournez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ournez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ournez.
Ournez postures up and lands a big shot to Hitoshi's brow.
Ournez is in close to Hitoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
David Ournez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ournez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ournez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ournez throwing strikes but missing.
Ournez throws an elbow that misses. Hitoshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ournez's guard. Nice move by Hitoshi!#REVR#
Hitoshi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ournez's head.
Ournez seems keen to control Hitoshi's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hitoshi wants to control from the top but Ournez keeps moving.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hirata Hitoshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Hitoshi. No joy for Ournez on that attempt. #CL2#
Ournez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ournez.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ournez has clasped his hands together around Hitoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Check out the look on Ournez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ournez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hitoshi manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ournez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitoshi trying to hold on to Ournez's head to control him but Ournez postures up.
Hitoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ournez. #T1#
Ournez with the ground and pound but Hitoshi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hitoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ournez's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ournez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitoshi defends well.
Hitoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ournez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ournez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hitoshi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitoshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ournez working a defensive guard here.
Ournez has momentary wrist control but Hitoshi slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Hitoshi wants to control from the top but Ournez keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ournez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hitoshi postures up and lands a big shot to Ournez's brow.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ournez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitoshi throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ournez has his hands on Hitoshi's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ournez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ournez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Ournez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ournez.
Ournez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a single leg into guard. Ournez didn't expect that.
Hitoshi throws an elbow that misses. Ournez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitoshi's guard. Nice move by Ournez!#REVB#
Ournez throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Ournez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ournez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ournez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ournez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ournez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ournez throws a strike but Hitoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hitoshi throws an elbow that misses. Ournez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitoshi's guard. Nice move by Ournez!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ournez postures up and lands a big shot to Hitoshi's brow.
Ournez won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Ournez throws an elbow that misses. Hitoshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ournez's guard. Nice move by Hitoshi!#REVR#
Ournez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hirata Hitoshi.
I think Hitoshi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for David Ournez!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for David Ournez!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Hirata Hitoshi!
David Ournez wins by split decision!
David Ournez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Stephens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitoshi.
Stephens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitoshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Hitoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Hitoshi as Stephens shoots in.
Hirata Hitoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitoshi.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
A jab from Hitoshi misses. #T1#
Stephens blocks a jab.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Hitoshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stephens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hitoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stephens wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stephens down.
Hitoshi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Stephens is rocked!
Hitoshi crunches a massive hammerfist down on Stephens - he's out! Hitoshi Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Hirata Hitoshi 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:
VFC 40 Murder in March
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hitoshi drives through and clinches with Aki against the cage.
#TD#
Aki has clasped his hands together around Hitoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aki happy to just control the position for now.
Hitoshi is trying to control Aki's posture but Aki avoids it.
Aki trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Aki in side control, throwing shots but Hitoshi defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is not content to let Aki control the position.
Hitoshi regains half guard, as Aki was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Aki is looking to stall here but Hitoshi recovers full guard.
Aki is stalling in the full guard.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Aki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hitoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aki.
Aki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Aki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitoshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aki defends it well.
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Aki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aki tries for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away easily#TD2#
and Hitoshi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aki won't be happy with that.
Aki is trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi lands some shots froms side control.
Hitoshi grinds an elbow into Aki's temple.
Hitoshi lands a strong strike to the head of Aki. That's dazed him! Hitoshi looking to finish here. Aki is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hitoshi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi is the new lightweight champion!
Hirata Hitoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Hitoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Hitoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Alert sprawls well. He's pushed Hitoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hitoshi tries to clinch there but Alert circles away.
Hitoshi stuffs the takedown.
Hitoshi feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Alert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Alert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alert wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Alert seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Alert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it. #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.#SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Alert is looking for a kimura here.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Alert is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Alert trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alert shoots in for a takedown but Hitoshi shows good takedown defense.
Alert has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alert is just out of range.
Alert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hitoshi.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alert shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Alert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hitoshi throws a looping overhand right but Alert ducks down to avoid it.
Alert fails to land the takedown.
Hitoshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to avoid it but Alert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitoshi to the ground. Hitoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hirata Hitoshi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hitoshi scores with a takedown into Alert's guard.
Alert is trying to keep Hitoshi in close.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hitoshi landing with the ground and pound.
Hitoshi is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi distracts Alert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Alert is rocked!
Hitoshi loads up on a big left hand. Alert felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hitoshi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alert can't hide his disappointment, as Hitoshi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
A relieved looking Hirata Hitoshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hitoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitoshi fails to land the takedown.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aisland throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a single leg into guard. Aisland didn't expect that.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi preventing the sweep.
Hitoshi postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland is trying to keep Hitoshi in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Aisland is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hitoshi frees his head nicely. Oh but Aisland has switched to an armbar! Hitoshi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
VFC Kumite
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Hitoshi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Hitoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Hitoshi postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Hitoshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitoshi. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the position.
Hitoshi distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself.
Hitoshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitoshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz 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.#T2#
Hitoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Hitoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitoshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hitoshi with a nice head shot there.
Hitoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hitoshi lands a couple of digs.
Hitoshi won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Hitoshi lands a couple of digs.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hitoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hitoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Hitoshi postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow. #T4#
Diaz has Hitoshi pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hitoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Hitoshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Hitoshi finish him?
Hitoshi advances to half guard.
Hitoshi scores with a big shot! Diaz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Diaz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi retains his lightweight title!
Hirata Hitoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 5 Legends are Born
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hitoshi avoids the body shot from HiChi.
Hitoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi lands with a good body shot.
Hitoshi misses with a body shot
and HiChi counters with a left to the body.
HiChi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
HiChi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
and Hitoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hitoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HiChi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like HiChi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
HiChi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts HiChi, as that shot connected.
HiChi digs a good hook to Hitoshi's body.
HiChi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
Hitoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand. #T2#
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi scores with a jab. Hitoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from HiChi both land. Nice combination.
HiChi swings for the body but Hitoshi moves out of range.
And Hitoshi tries to counter it with a takedown but HiChi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hitoshi darts in trying to clinch
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitoshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
HiChi connects with a body shot that sends Hitoshi's belly button to the back.#T3#
Hitoshi misses with a hook
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
HiChi connects with a looping right hand.
Hitoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi walks into a jab.
HiChi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Hitoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by HiChi.
Hitoshi wants to clinch up but HiChi keeps it at a distance.
HiChi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitoshi momentarily.
Hitoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HiChi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitoshi.
A jab lands there for HiChi.
The fighters circle momentarily. HiChi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HiChi.
HiChi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for HiChi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
HiChi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Xon HiChi is winning the standup battle so far.
HiChi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitoshi.
HiChi lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by HiChi - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for HiChi. That snapped Hitoshi's head back.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HiChi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hitoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
HiChi is looking to counter punch.
HiChi misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitoshi misses.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitoshi ducks right into an uppercut from HiChi.
Hitoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitoshi is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for HiChi.
Hitoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hitoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi throws an overhand right that lands on Hitoshi's shoulder, as Hitoshi tries to avoid the shot.
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HiChi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Hitoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitoshi throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
HiChi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hitoshi is in close to HiChi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but HiChi blocks nicely.
Hitoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
HiChi is adopting a defensive guard.
HiChi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitoshi on the ground.
Hitoshi is working HiChi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HiChi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hitoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but HiChi has wrist control.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitoshi distracts HiChi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hitoshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitoshi lands a nice short elbow.
HiChi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if HiChi tries to get out of the position.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Hitoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitoshi drops an elbow to the side of HiChi's head. #ROC2#HiChi is rocked!
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. Hitoshi connects with a nice short shot to HiChi's temple.
Oh HiChi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitoshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitoshi lands a big elbow - HiChi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hitoshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hirata Hitoshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC Wild Wednesdays 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Hitoshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Hitoshi has picked Diaz up - he's going for a ride! Hitoshi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hitoshi prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hitoshi throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Hitoshi is controlling well.
Hitoshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hitoshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hitoshi working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Hitoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Hitoshi there.
Hitoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Hitoshi is controlling well.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz trying to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Hitoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hitoshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Hitoshi lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Hitoshi in his half guard. #T2#
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hitoshi is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Hitoshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz has hold of Hitoshi's hands but Hitoshi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz's coaches at Elite Island Gym 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.
Hitoshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hitoshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Hitoshi there.
Ground and pound from Hitoshi.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Hitoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Hitoshi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Diaz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hitoshi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
After winning the bout, Hirata Hitoshi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Brady throws a head kick but Hitoshi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hitoshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hitoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Hitoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitoshi swivels and escapes.
Brady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitoshi as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitoshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hitoshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Brady looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Hitoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hitoshi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hitoshi working the head and body with strikes.
Hitoshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hitoshi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Brady is rocked!
Hitoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hitoshi lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Brady is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitoshi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brady is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hitoshi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
An out of breath Hirata Hitoshi 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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